Posted by Kristi on August 13, 2001, at 1:37:03
In reply to Re: Want to get off Effexor XR-Becky, posted by rmshed on August 12, 2001, at 14:00:47
Ha ha..... I say that because I read all the side effects, withdrawal effects.... and got every single one of them. I wonder how many of them I would have experienced if I hadn't read about em?
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> > Becky,
> > Good conclusion. I know it's tough, I've been there. I stopped cold turkey and wouldn't recommend it, but got thru it.
> > The prozac should take the edge off!!!
> > And I knew exactly what you meant by just getting off it..... right away..... that's just how you are if you don't like something. ME TOO. Hang in there.... and remember, MANY don't experiece the withdrawal too bad, so try to keep that out of your mind. I know with me..... somtimes if I expect it to much.. it comes. Good luck, Kristi
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> Oh how I know Kristi....if I expect something too much it comes!
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> > > > Becky - If you do get severe withdrawl symptoms (most people don't) your doc can prescribe 10mg to 20mg (depending on severity of symptoms) of Prozac daily, to be taken with the 37.5mg of Effexor for a week; then you stop the Effexor and take the Prozac for another week. The Prozac, with it's long half-life, leaves the body slowly and you don't get the serotonin withdrawl symptoms. I wouldn't think of coming off of Effexor without my doc watching over me. - Cam
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> > > I decided that I would wait to get with my doctor while withdrawling from Effexor. I took the dose that he prescribed last night and I will continue to do so until I can get into to see him, or wait until my next appointment. I appreciate your suggestions. I am on 40 mg of Prozac a day and have been for 12 years. I can't help but think about all of the terrible Effexor withdrawl stories that I have read on here. I guess maybe I don't know everyone's background and how much Effexor XR they were on and how long.
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> > > Once again, thanks for the suggestions and take care.
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> > > Becky
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