Posted by shar on February 20, 2003, at 22:15:27
In reply to Weening off of Effexo XR!!!!, posted by RWF on February 20, 2003, at 21:44:24
If by "success" you mean eventually got off Effexor completely, then yes. If you mean anything else (like was it tolerable) then no.
I suggest titrating down for a loooonngggg time. I've quit several meds that I'd been on a long time (over the last decade), and never had a problem (other than minor ones) until Effexor. And I had a horrible time with Effexor, unexpectedly because I'd never had much trouble before.
Don't want to scare you, just to recommend you take your time, augment with Prozac (some people recommend) if needed, or with Klonopin (which is what I eventually did) if needed. And, eat, sleep, drink lots of water and be healthy. And, don't plan any special events for the next few weeks.
Shar
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