Posted by galkeepinon on November 8, 2003, at 1:46:00
In reply to Effexor XR Question..., posted by lnldy on November 7, 2003, at 22:14:56
Hi, and welcome to the board!!! :-)
37.5mg of Effexor XR is a very low dose. I would venture a guess that withdrawal effects discontuing that dosage are less likely to be unbearable than say, 200mg or 300mg, but everyone's 'systems' are different.
I hope you can talk to your prescribing physician about what you're feeling, maybe he/she can give you alternatives or a 'pep-talk', so you can choose what is right for you at this time.
I took Effexor XR for quite a long time. I was taking 75mg a day. I didn't start having withdrawals until after a month of discontinuing it, but I survived. I wish the best for you whatever you decide to do.
Take care,
Kristen
==================================================================================> Hi,
> I am new to this board and I'm wondering has anyone suffered the withdrawl effects from being on only 37.5
> I started on this dosage and would like to stay on it but I am fearfull to stay on this if I have to look forward to withdrawl. Even though the Effexor really works I'm not so sure it is worth it based on what I have been reading.
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