Posted by mvaureen on May 10, 2001, at 10:10:33
In reply to Re:Intractable Effexor Withdrawl » mvaureen, posted by kid47 on May 10, 2001, at 9:32:14
Thanks, kid. I realize that the withdrawal symptoms were probably at their most severe yesterday [the third day]. I will not take it now! Reading more of what you and others posted, I must remember to state that I was what I thought was irretrievably depressed before Effexor. So, to those who wonder if the drug itself works -- it does. While I do not like the side effects, I must say it probably saved my life. No one who is as depressed as most patients who start Effexor should attempt simply a chemical recovery, in my opinion. My therapist changed my life dramatically for the better. I read last night that at least one user of Effexor among other drugs concludes that Effexor should be the choice as a last, not first, strike against the chemical imbalance associated with depression. I think my doctor assumed I knew how bad these withdrawal symptoms can be. Anyway, I have had to take a few days off at work. This is not the most pleasant vacation, but I realize that Effexor is a strong measure and thus is given to a strong effect during stoppage. Thanks again! Maureen
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