Posted by my_own_feet on April 24, 2004, at 17:44:30
In reply to Help me figure out how to taper effexor!, posted by april8 on April 24, 2004, at 13:49:32
April.. please access this site and read it very carefully. Effexor is a SNRI anti-depressant and this taper program will be very useful for you. Please Please Please taper very very very slowly. Some people experience very minor withdrawal symptoms coming off these meds and others experience very severe ones. So don't be afraid. Take comfort in knowing we have all been there in some shape or form trying to to come off these meds. The taper directions are very simple and straight forward. The more gentle the taper program you use, the more chances you will have lighter withdrawal symptoms. There is lots of info on that site that talks about how you can help your brain heal with nutrition and wellness exercises, please read through it. It helped me a great deal in knowing time and patience is critical for a healthy recovery. There is also info about when not to take herbs until your brain has returned to its normal state of chemical ballance. I'm not a health proffessional but if I can help in any way, just let me know.
http://www.antidepressantsfacts.com/taper.htm
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