Posted by callmedutch on March 27, 2004, at 6:02:28
In reply to Re: How long does withdrawal from Effexor last?, posted by fastblackZZR on March 5, 2004, at 17:57:26
One respectful complaint about this thread -- i haven't seen anyone conclusively answer the question (how long do side effects last?) Is this not documented anywhere? I've heard "weeks" and "months." Is there a range that someone has nailed down. Anyway, my two cents below.
I'm afraid i've had it better than most of you but this is still no day at the races.I did Effexor 150 for nearly three years. I was tired of the side effects -- weight gain (i topped 200 lbs for the first time in my life last summer -- that was great for my mental health) sex, etc.
I knew there would be side effects because even when i was taking 150 (time release variety) once per day i would occasionally miss a dose for whatever reason -- and then the dizziness, "clicking" that you've all described very faithfully.
I told my doc I wanted out and she basically said, "ok, well just stop taking it over time. you know, gradually." Not the best , most specific advice but i figured it must not be that hard... yeah, funny , i know.
So i'm down to 37.5 mg every 2 to 2.5 days until i can't stand feeling like i just left happy hour. then it starts again. no end in sight. this is depressing.
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