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Posted by Tepiaca on May 5, 2003, at 15:42:11
I changed from effexor 75mg , rivotril 3mg to
zoloft 50 rivotril 1mg
I don like this feeling , I feel like I need something .
Is this got to do something with dependence to the other drugs . I feel a lot of anxiety.
Withdrawal simptomps???
Do i have to return to effexor rigth now??
help
Posted by David Smith on May 5, 2003, at 22:26:33
In reply to what is this feeling???, posted by Tepiaca on May 5, 2003, at 15:42:11
> I changed from effexor 75mg , rivotril 3mg to
> zoloft 50 rivotril 1mg
> I don like this feeling , I feel like I need something .
> Is this got to do something with dependence to the other drugs . I feel a lot of anxiety.
> Withdrawal simptomps???
> Do i have to return to effexor rigth now??
> help
Call your doctor asap.
Posted by cubbybear on May 6, 2003, at 1:57:14
In reply to Re: what is this feeling???, posted by David Smith on May 5, 2003, at 22:26:33
How long were you on the 3 mg. Rivotril (Klonopin)? If you dropped your dose without gradual reductions, you might be experiencing withdrawal effects from that. I developed very unpleasant anxiety/insomnia just going from 3.75 to 3.50 mg. Klonopin.
You're also taking ADs as well, so as the previous poster said, check with your pdoc. Good luck.
Posted by Viridis on May 6, 2003, at 2:21:25
In reply to what is this feeling???, posted by Tepiaca on May 5, 2003, at 15:42:11
I'm not experienced with Effexor, but it's notorious for withdrawal. And, a sudden drop in dosage of Rivotril (= clonazepam = Klonopin) could also induce withdrawal, and even be dangerous, especially if you've been on it for a while.
I should add that, as a fellow anxiety sufferer, Zoloft caused extreme mood swings for me and I had to discontinue it quickly (I was on a very low dose).
I agree that you need a doctor's advice as soon as possible.
Posted by nhg on May 6, 2003, at 10:17:39
In reply to Re: what is this feeling??? » Tepiaca, posted by Viridis on May 6, 2003, at 2:21:25
withdrawal from effexor was one of the worst feelings ever for me. you can't stop it quickly. your doc can help.
to reiterate, call your doctor.
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