Posted by zenclear on February 19, 2003, at 19:11:25
In reply to Re: Adderall Withdrawal - I'm In Bad Shape - HELP!!!, posted by stjames on February 19, 2003, at 18:57:21
> > my doctor, who i saw yesterday, didn't have a problem with me going off the adderall cold turkey. he was concerned about my level of depression caused by the sudden stop, but he didn't express any health concerns in relation to it. your points are well taken and appreciated however.
>
> Well, I had to stop once as my HMO was being a pain, went to the ER with a splitting headache,
> my BP was 225/155 !!!!!! Mind you this was 2 days after a stopped so no amphetamine was in my system,
> this was the withdrawal effect.
>
> Lots of docs say stop Effexor at once, this list knows better.
>
> Trust this old speed freak, don't stop at once.
> Some can, some cannot. The risks are real, as I mentioned. It does vary person to person.
> Just like some people are fools and some are not.
>
>I find it VERY helpful to hear what others have experienced when going off stims. Thank you! Please tell more!
For example, the paradoxical effect of RAISED BP upon discontinuation is good to know about. One can become very confused about sdie effects when one is conflicted about whether to continue, raise a dose, or discontinue.
I tapered of dex a few months ago, but only stayed off a few days, and due to increased pressure at work, I resumed and increased my dose.
As a consequence, for months, I had a very hard time feeling normal on any dose! I either had constant elevated BP (felt like it!I did nor measure) or felt understimulated. All this because -- I think -- my body was not tolerating any dose well anymore.
I don't take much dex (5-12 mg/day), but tapering off this small amount turned out to be confusing on my body, because I'd get BP stress, and not know what to do etc. I'd like to taper (or go off) again, but this time I realize it's important to stay off a while, not just a week. So my body can truely adjust.
Any counsel? (No, I don't take other stuff)
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