Posted by susannah73 on August 22, 2011, at 17:06:45
In reply to Re: What was your longest good run on a med? » bleauberry, posted by Phillipa on August 20, 2011, at 20:00:54
5 years Effexor XR 150 mg. Worked great on my depression and anxiety.
Tolerable side effects if you never skip a dose or late on a dose. Skip a dose....forget about it!! Late on one...you better hurry up and take it. I've driven MILES & MILES just to go get a dose rather than wait til the next day and suffer the consequences. The "Brain Shivers" were not tolerable!!
Gradually weaned off for 3 months: First month at 75mg, second at 37.5mg, third at 37.5mg every other day. Still the WORST 3 months of my life.
Now looking for the next best alternative to treat depression/anxiety.
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