Posted by fayeroe on February 4, 2004, at 6:40:06
In reply to Effexor and Klonopin w/d similiarity, posted by shadows721 on February 3, 2004, at 23:58:04
> I didn't know what anyone was talking about with brain zaps. After reading your article, I realized I had those when I got off of Klonopin. Gosh, there are so many similiarities to me in my withdrawal from Klonopin to those withdrawing from Effexor. It really does sound like to me Effexor has a strong physically chemically dependent aspect to it. This drug needs to be strongly warned about by the manufacturer. It sounds like this medication needs to be classified as physically dependent as a benzo category. I am not saying they are the same, but just in the classification of physical dependency. What's your thoughts?
I agree with you. Totally. AND Effexor has two weight issues.....some people gain a huge amount of weight, while others, like myself, lose too much. I lost 38 pounds. I was down to 99-100 lbs. I only ate every TWO to THREE days. And then I had to force myself to take something in. My doctor would not even dicuss the possibility that it was the Effexor. I've never felt worse than I did when I was at that point. My head felt like it was full of rocks. I could work but just barely. I went to work, came home, went to bed, got up and did it again. I halved my dose from 75 mg. to 37.5 and then just reduced the dosage until I was off of it. It took quite awhile. There should definitely be warnings that are much more detailed than is on the drug. I will campaign again it against the rest of my life. Pat p.s. that is very interesting that you had the brain zaps coming off K...first I've heard of it. Medicine is a two-edged sword and sometimes it definitely isn't worth it!
poster:fayeroe
thread:1016
URL: http://www.dr-bob.org/babble/20040204/msgs/309198.html