Posted by KimberlyDi on February 23, 2004, at 16:39:43
In reply to Any long term Effexor-free survivors?, posted by StaceyB on February 22, 2004, at 4:17:09
Stacy,
I don't know if you quit cold turkey or tapered off carefully. I tapered, and it took me several months. Towards the end I started taking low dosages of Imipramine to help with my sleep. When finally off completely, I had a problem with rebound depression and MAJOR mood swings. PDoc had mercy and tried me on generic Tegretol as a mood stabilizer. After sleeping non-stop the first two days, I can now take it without excessive sleepiness and it keeps me level. I hate the quesy side effects but prefer not to feel like I am loosing my mind. There is hope. You will get better. If you aren't tapering, then the worst is being brought on by choice. You can do something about it. :)
Good Luck!!!!
KDi in TX> Well, it's 4 am and I can't sleep, I am crying over nothing, I am feeling sick to my stomach and the headaches are unbelievable! This is the whole reason why I got on Effexor in the first place!
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> I would love to hear from someone who has been off of Effexor for a while? Approximately how long until the withdrawal symptoms totally stop? I am very scared that I will want to go back. I never realized how this little pill had such a hold on my life.
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> Day 3 of withdrawal...and going.
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> Thank you,
> StaceyB.
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