Posted by Bonnie_CA on June 17, 2006, at 2:38:25
In reply to Effexor withdrawal-- HELP!, posted by Daveuproar on June 7, 2006, at 14:23:53
Wow, and I thought my pdoc was stupid for telling me to stop taking 75 mg of Effexor cold turkey and start taking Prozac.... I had to do a taper, using 37.5 mg tabs. I used 37.5 for a week along with my new med, and then I was able to stop taking Effexor, but I was so sick when I tried to stop cold turkey, I had to taper. Have you talked to your doctor about tapering at all? Maybe if you just took a small amount (like 37.5mg) you could get through the withdrawal. However, you've made it this far... I'm not sure, but that's my advice. I HAD to taper, because I was a mess!
-Bonnie
> I started taking a new medication on June 2nd. My doctor told me to stop taking my 150mg of Effexor and start the new meds immediately. Now, it's almost a week later and I'm still feeling the Effexor withdrawals. Anyone have any luck with alleviating them? The best way I can explain the feeling is imagine being hung over. I’ feeling nauseated, tired, dizzy, headache, etc. all at once.
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> I hope they go away soon. I'm leaving for vacation in 4 days.
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> Any input would be appreciated!
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> Dave
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