Posted by on-the-wave on November 13, 2003, at 13:15:20
In reply to Re: Effexor XR Experiences, Withdrawals and Thoughts » Samadhi, posted by Mercedes on November 13, 2003, at 2:07:48
Mercedes, Samadhi
Thanks for your discussion, I was supposed to kick off reducing my dose today, but lost the courage after reading all the stories. I unfortunately cancelled my appointment, so have to wait till next apointment to get a prescription.
Is 300 to 225 ok for the first drop. While depressed i tried dropping to 225 and all the benefits of the effexor evaporated into hopelessness, mood swings, anger, lack of control, etc.
I think i am passed the mood swings, anger, lack of control, etc., as a result of progress with emotional/depression issues (I hope).
I also experienced all the physical SE that you describe on first taking effexor, however after months of trying another drug i was so relieved to experience some reaction i didn't mind the SE (night sweats, dizzyness, confusion, lack of concentration, etc, etc.) After almost 3 years on 300mg i dont have many SE (or don't notice them as much) other than sex drive and inability to pee unless i concentrate (sometimes for 10-15mins).
Thanks
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