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Posted by Dizzy in Dixie on April 21, 2005, at 9:54:42
Coming to the end of week #2 of tapering off. I am so tired by the end of the work day. My eyes feel totally gritty and I can't wait to get to sleep! Is this part of it too?
Posted by Readersleaders on April 22, 2005, at 13:20:54
In reply to Tapering off Effexor and T-I-R-E-D, posted by Dizzy in Dixie on April 21, 2005, at 9:54:42
> Coming to the end of week #2 of tapering off. I am so tired by the end of the work day. My eyes feel totally gritty and I can't wait to get to sleep! Is this part of it too?
I find myself yawning as I lower my dose. I asked the doctor why this was happening and if it was normal. He responded that he didn't know why, but that doctors see this same response in people getting of opiates (sp?). He wasn't concerned.
Posted by Dizzy in Dixie on April 22, 2005, at 15:53:53
In reply to Re: Tapering off Effexor and T-I-R-E-D, posted by Readersleaders on April 22, 2005, at 13:20:54
> I find myself yawning as I lower my dose. I asked the doctor why this was happening and if it was normal. He responded that he didn't know why, but that doctors see this same response in people getting of opiates (sp?). He wasn't concerned.
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The more I read, the more I am thinking that the Dr's don't really know a whole lot about the actual withdrawal symptoms! I hate being brushed off! We know these things are real! End of another day and yes, I am tired again!
~Dizzy
Posted by meliss337 on April 25, 2005, at 13:57:01
In reply to Re: Tapering off Effexor and T-I-R-E-D, posted by Dizzy in Dixie on April 22, 2005, at 15:53:53
Great- so I wanted to get OFF effexor in the first place because i was so tired while ON it... so i'm going to be tired going off of it too? when will i be NORMAL again? Grr.
I was at 112.5 for a week and now its my 3rd day at 75. Feel HORRIBLe today.
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> > I find myself yawning as I lower my dose. I asked the doctor why this was happening and if it was normal. He responded that he didn't know why, but that doctors see this same response in people getting of opiates (sp?). He wasn't concerned.
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> The more I read, the more I am thinking that the Dr's don't really know a whole lot about the actual withdrawal symptoms! I hate being brushed off! We know these things are real! End of another day and yes, I am tired again!
> ~Dizzy
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Posted by Dizzy in Dixie on April 25, 2005, at 14:03:28
In reply to Re: Tapering off Effexor and T-I-R-E-D, posted by meliss337 on April 25, 2005, at 13:57:01
LOL! I am sorry! That is what I want to know! When will I feel all zippy and happy and full of energy???? I seemed to have back-slid the end of last week with my tapering. I dont know if it was the emotional events (son possibly leaving early to join the Navy-like now instead of June)or hormones but it took much more to stop the zapping! Someone who has been here, done this please tell us will the tiredness go away too?
~Dizzy
Posted by SLS on April 25, 2005, at 17:58:43
In reply to Re: Tapering off Effexor and T-I-R-E-D » meliss337, posted by Dizzy in Dixie on April 25, 2005, at 14:03:28
I can't say that I can relate to your experiences. Tiredness was not a part of the withdrawal process for me. Perhaps those people for whom Effexor produced anxiety or insomnia early in treatment, tiredness might be more likely to occur upon discontinuation or dosage reduction.
When I discontinue Parnate, a stimulating MAOI, I invariably experience a profound tiredness and fatigue that lasts for 1-2 weeks.
- Scott
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