Posted by Detroit on April 8, 2005, at 9:31:52
In reply to Re: About the Effexor XR Withdrawal, posted by Detroit on March 27, 2005, at 23:56:56
Final update on my progress - I'm free!
As I posted before, Friday evening March 25th I started using granules from a 37.5mg capsule to alleviate the horrific withdrawal symptoms.
I only took granules when the symptoms appeared(mostly brain zaps and leg and feet sensations) - not on any set schedule.
I took less granules as time went on also - started with about 30 (not counted), and ended with 10 (counted) for the last 3-4 days.
One week ago, Friday morning April 1st, was my last use of any granules.
Occasional very small brain zaps, and occasional foot sensations are all I've experienced in the past week.
My message is that the flexible dosage schedule really worked for me, and I'd recommend this process to others. The process was quick and painless (as opposed to the pure torture of trying to quick cold-turkey from 37.5mg).
Other than a bad cold I caught along the way, I feel better than I have in a long, long time.
Also, a sidenote - I was sorely disappointed in my Psychiatrist's lack of knowledge on the withdrawal issues. He was completely unaware. When I talked with him, he saw no reason not to proceed with the tapering process I was using.
The lack of knowledge is serious, and applies to the psychiatric world - not just the general MDs.
Good luck to the rest of you. Keep helping each other, and keep educating your doctors!!
Detroit
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