Posted by Cindylou on July 26, 2001, at 7:01:48
In reply to first step in weaning off of effexor xr 300mg?, posted by AmyL on July 25, 2001, at 23:15:46
Hi,
I was on 150 mg of Effexor, and got off of it in two ways: First, yes I DID actaully open the capsule! I didn't actually count the granules, but I dumped out a tiny bit, did that for about a week, then dumped out more the next week, etc.But what was really helpful was having my pdoc prescribe the 25 mg. tablets -- they weren't sustained release, but I was able to wean more slowly and easily ...
just some suggestions,
good luck -
-cindy
> Hi all,
> I've been on Effexor XR 300mg (1x/day) for abour 4 months now and am feeling super. Although I do still need the AD effects, I'd like to decrease my dose VERY slowly because I really don't need that strong of a dose anymore. Do I open the capsules and count the granules or what? Has anyone done that and at what rate did they go down? I'm not in any rush at all--I'm very cautious at this point. I'd like some input on how many granules is acceptable? I'm going to see my pdoc in a few weeks and would like some ideas to present to her...
> thanks so much in advance!
> Amy
poster:Cindylou
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