Posted by oilfan on March 2, 2005, at 18:58:38
In reply to Re: Effexor withdrawal - very bad news, posted by Penny G on March 2, 2005, at 16:47:29
> I am currently trying to get off Effexor by skipping a day and will then go to 2 day, then 3 days, etc. but it appears after reading these postings that is a bad idea. I am in the process of seeking a new doctor as mine wants to double my dosage to help lose weight and I am against it. Do docs get a kickback from drug companies? Anyway, mine comes in a capsule, should I break it apart and take a smaller portion each day until I get off it? I have been taking it for about 5 years. I will use the Clariton D for side affects. Any help would be great!
I have found a way that works for me to taper off. Taking your reg. dose one day and then dropping by the smallest dose 37.5 mg for a day then back to reg. dose next day etc.. Do this for two weeks then go on the lower dose for two solid weeks. I then drop down another 37.5 mg and alternate for two weeks. So far I have dropped down 75mg. and am about to drop down another 37.5 mg and begin alternating for two weeks. The headache's are hell. But I found that I smoke a joint and it helps to lessen the migraine. And going on it to lose weight is b*llshit!! It causes weight gain.Just an idea. Hope it works for you.
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