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Posted by olysi79 on July 10, 2007, at 11:58:42
When it comes to withdrawals, is it SSRI or MAOIS? Which is more intense? Which lasts longer with a worse rebound? Where does effexor equate in terms of these "on the scale"?
Any thoughts on this from people who have tried both types of medication?
Posted by brooke484 on July 10, 2007, at 13:43:03
In reply to Which is worse and more prolonged?, posted by olysi79 on July 10, 2007, at 11:58:42
For me it was the SSRI's. Nardil wasn't so bad. I think I had a bad week and that was it. SSRI withdrawal can last weeks if you don't do it right.
brooke
Posted by Phillipa on July 10, 2007, at 17:26:27
In reply to Re: Which is worse and more prolonged?, posted by brooke484 on July 10, 2007, at 13:43:03
If I cut down slowly SSRI's are not bad to get off of. Never took an MAOi, effexor for a short time they say that is bad but a former babbler I was friends with in person had no trouble weaning off effexor Love Phillipa
Posted by Shaner on July 11, 2007, at 20:42:27
In reply to Re: Which is worse and more prolonged?, posted by Phillipa on July 10, 2007, at 17:26:27
I weaned off effexor (in only one week) a few weeks ago after being on it about 2 months. I felt pretty lousy, flu-like and grumpy for about a week, but not bad enough to stop me from working. Maybe cause I wasn't on it all that long. I've also weaned off Paxil a couple times before after a year and similar but maybe not as bad as effexor. I usually do it quickly to get it over with. I don't get the withdrawl till I've completely stopped. I guess I'm lucky compared to some of the people I've read about. I've now on Parnate and never come off it but I haven't read too many horror stories coming off it.
Posted by Jedi on July 12, 2007, at 3:40:29
In reply to Which is worse and more prolonged?, posted by olysi79 on July 10, 2007, at 11:58:42
Hi,
I have been on most of the SSRIs, Effexor, Nardil & Parnate. The physical symptoms of coming off these meds has never been bad for me. The MAOIs are the only meds that have really worked for my depression. I was on Nardil for most of ten years. The main problem with withdrawal of Nardil for people like me, with chronic depression, is the return of the depression. For me, this has happened every time I have come off Nardil. Currently, I have been off all ADs for about a month. I'm still taking clonazepam to ease the transisition off the meds. Before attempting this, I had my MD promise to put me back on Nardil if the major depression returns. I can live with dysthymia, I have for 35 years. But, if the major depression comes back, it is right back to the MAOIs. I may end up being a lifer, but it beats the alternative.
Be well,
JediPS This thread will probably get redirected to the withdrawal board.
> When it comes to withdrawals, is it SSRI or MAOIS? Which is more intense? Which lasts longer with a worse rebound? Where does effexor equate in terms of these "on the scale"?
> Any thoughts on this from people who have tried both types of medication?
Posted by Phillipa on July 12, 2007, at 20:33:11
In reply to Re: Which is worse and more prolonged? » olysi79, posted by Jedi on July 12, 2007, at 3:40:29
Jedi that's great news happy for you. Love Phillipa
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