Posted by Roomy on December 23, 2003, at 6:47:21
In reply to Effexor Brochures, posted by KimberlyDi on December 22, 2003, at 10:28:02
> The newer Effexor brochures/leaflets have more discontinuation symptoms listed than side effects.
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> Plus, I'm beginning to believe that taking your medicine at the same time every day is a bad idea with Effexor. Withdrawal is easier when you stagger the dosage amounts & times you take it. Maybe the brain shouldn't get used to the same amount at the same time each day.
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> KDi in TX
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Hey K.Di.
That is a super good point about staggering the Effexor dose to help wean. I just went thru that from 75 one day and 37.5 the next. I did this for about 20 days and then just stayed on the 37.5 every day for 20 days and now I do the 37.5 every other day. I just wonder what my next step will be. Half a 37.5? 37.5 every THIRD day? I am so glad I have found this site. I wish my brother-in-law would have had help weaning off his Paxil...(or stayed on it!) He committed suicide one year ago during the christmas holiday. This is our first christmas without him. He was the entertainment for all of the children at the family party. He always brought the wind-up toys and reindeer and santas and anything else that was wind-upable.....but...I digress. I hope everyone taking medication or weaning off medication...ANY medication...will be very careful and have patience during the holiday season. Depression creeps up on you. Talk to someone if need be. Trust me, they will GLADLY help you out in any way possible rather than live with the guilt of never having been there when they were the most needed!
Merry Christmas! and Remember those who love you!
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