Posted by jenn007 on July 1, 2004, at 11:21:38
In reply to Effexor Depakote withdrawal -- Please help, posted by lorily on July 1, 2004, at 11:07:14
> I have recently (4-1/2 weeks ago) cut Effexor in half to 37 mg. Only had a slight moment or two of the zappy thing in the head. 6-22 I cut Depakote in half (to 125 mg) for a week and haven't taken it since. I feel so much better. clear headed. My therapist never agreed with the bipolar diag. I had been taking Depakote 2 years, low dose and have been taking Effexor 1-1/2 years almost. I am terrified of having those withdrawals I've been reading about.
> To those who got off, while cutting down, did you have symptoms, or was it just the final cut off that hurt?
> AND Does anyone know the half life of Depakote? I can't find it anywhere. I'd like to know when I should expect to have it out of my system before stopping the Effexor.
> Please, please, some advise!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
I wonder if I cut my Effexor in half from 75mg if my tiredness will be decreased. What do you think? Also the half life of depakote is 9-16 hours according to my nursing drug guide. hope that helps. how do you feel on 37mg of effexor? i have only been on for about 6 weeks and am tired.
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