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Posted by weho on March 18, 2005, at 23:22:15
So glad to find you all. I had been taking 375 mg of effexor for about 4 years. Started slow tapering in Oct. 04 , taking 75mg less every 4 weeks. Been on no mg since 3/7/05. Feel more alive than I have in years; I think effexor numbed me out. HOWEVER, I find I am more irritable at times (like at inconsiderate people or bad drivers) and apt to feel teary when reding sad things; something that hasn't happened in years. Anyone else have these kinds of issues?
Posted by jdawg on March 19, 2005, at 14:14:59
In reply to effexor withdrawal, posted by weho on March 18, 2005, at 23:22:15
I've had similar experiences w. Effexor discontinuation. I've been on 150 mg XR for about 4 years and have been tapering down over the past 2-3 weeks. I've been cutting my dose in half every week and am now thinking it's too fast. I haven't taken any Effexor over the past few days and have been feeling awful. Very low energy, headaches, very sleepy, unmotivated.
I've tried taking a small amount of Effexor (25 or 37.5 mg/day) to help me w. these symptoms but with mixed results. I think this is all part of the difficulty w. stopping this drug. My plan is to try to hold for the next few days.
Anyone have any other advice?
Posted by Minnie-Haha on March 19, 2005, at 14:44:18
In reply to Re: effexor withdrawal, posted by jdawg on March 19, 2005, at 14:14:59
> I've had similar experiences w. Effexor discontinuation. I've been on 150 mg XR for about 4 years and have been tapering down over the past 2-3 weeks. I've been cutting my dose in half every week and am now thinking it's too fast. I haven't taken any Effexor over the past few days and have been feeling awful. Very low energy, headaches, very sleepy, unmotivated.
>
> I've tried taking a small amount of Effexor (25 or 37.5 mg/day) to help me w. these symptoms but with mixed results. I think this is all part of the difficulty w. stopping this drug. My plan is to try to hold for the next few days.
>
> Anyone have any other advice?Check out the Withdrawal board here at dr-bob.
Posted by gardenergirl on March 19, 2005, at 20:03:10
In reply to effexor withdrawal, posted by weho on March 18, 2005, at 23:22:15
And here is a link to the new thread
http://www.dr-bob.org/babble/wdrawl/20050228/msgs/472978.htmlRegards,
gg
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