Posted by MamaCindy2000 on November 24, 2003, at 15:46:25
In reply to How long does withdrawl symptoms last?, posted by cindyd on November 24, 2003, at 12:18:00
what is the lowest dose you were on? Many doctors dont understand "discontinuation effects" as the drug companys call them. I dont know if I should blame them (doctors), or researchers (drug companys). Any how......I took my 37.5 capsules, and seperated into half, then 3rds, 1/4. I was on 225mgs. for 3 months. Took 2 months to withdraw. Then 3 days after my last dose I had the worst withdrawls really bad. Felt like the flu in my head. The zappy feeling everyone talks about. So I took about 1/2-1/3 of my effexorXR 37.5 mg capsule. That was Sat. I threw away the rest of my Effexor XR. I feel OK.
BTW, A low dose (.25-.5mgs.) Xanex was helpful with my withdrawls
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