Going off Effexor w/ NO withdrawl!??

Posted by jerrympls on October 9, 2004, at 0:56:44

HI all-
Effexor hasn't been helping me even at 375mg. So, my doctor said to taper down 75mg every 3-4 days and when down to 75mg of Effexor to start Cymbalta.
FIRST: I'm impatient, so I've been lowering the dose every 2 days down 75mg each time. Right now I'm down to 225mg. So far NO WITHDRAWL. NOTHING. No brain zaps or increased depression. With everything I've been through going off of other ADs - especially PAXIL (UGH!) plus reading all the posts on here - I expected the worst. But so far - nothing. My depression hasn't changed. I'm almost thinking if I get down to 75mg and still feel the same - why do I need an antidepressant??
SECOND: I'm not so sure I'd want to go on Cymbalta after reading that many have experienced - especially the men. I've experienced a COMPLETE loss of ALL sexual desire and functioning on Nardil. It was depressing in itself.
Hmm. So there it is. I'll keep you all updated if ya like.
Jerry

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