Psycho-Babble Substance Use Thread 369254

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Effexor Withdrawal - HOW LONG WILL THIS LAST?

Posted by Joshua72 on July 23, 2004, at 0:48:41

Fellow exiles, I have been fairly rapidly tapering off Effexor from a high dose of 225mg which I took for 7 months. My depression has lifted, at least to the level that I can manage it with company from my Golden Retriever and a good glass of Cabernet. I quit taking 37.5 mg two days ago and have had a bad time with the "hippy hippy shakes"! I feel horrible and am ineffective. Who can advise on how long this will last? It is a lot easier to gut through when the end is in sight.

Peace and compassion to all my fellow suffers.

Re: Effexor Withdrawal - HOW LONG WILL THIS LAST?

Posted by beatrix34 on July 25, 2004, at 22:59:47

In reply to Effexor Withdrawal - HOW LONG WILL THIS LAST?, posted by Joshua72 on July 23, 2004, at 0:48:41

> Fellow exiles, I have been fairly rapidly tapering off Effexor from a high dose of 225mg which I took for 7 months. My depression has lifted, at least to the level that I can manage it with company from my Golden Retriever and a good glass of Cabernet. I quit taking 37.5 mg two days ago and have had a bad time with the "hippy hippy shakes"! I feel horrible and am ineffective. Who can advise on how long this will last? It is a lot easier to gut through when the end is in sight.
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> Peace and compassion to all my fellow suffers.

Hi there - You will probably get more responses on the Psyco Babble board for this question...I suggest you post it there. I have tapered off Effexor but went on to Lexapro very quickly after and had no problem. I hope it gets better for you...good luck.

Bea

Redirect: Effexor

Posted by Dr. Bob on July 27, 2004, at 0:00:56

In reply to Re: Effexor Withdrawal - HOW LONG WILL THIS LAST?, posted by beatrix34 on July 25, 2004, at 22:59:47

> You will probably get more responses on the Psyco Babble board for this question...

I agree, and here's a link:

http://www.dr-bob.org/babble/20040724/msgs/370991.html

Thanks,

Bob

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