Posted by SpaceKace on April 12, 2003, at 23:43:44
In reply to What about life AFTER withdrawl?, posted by Paco on April 12, 2003, at 20:32:57
> I keep seeing all of these horror stories about Effexor withdrawl, and I got to thinking "what about after withdrawl?".
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> Even if it is a difficult experience, don't things eventually get better? I've had bad experiences with other medications that have lasted two to three weeks each, and life has gone on. They were medications that didn't work out for me in the first place, so my attitude toward them was "good riddance". But Effexor is working quite well for me. I really don't know what to expect if and when I taper off, and I really don't care if it's hard to do because I am SO much better off now than I was before. As far as effectiveness goes, I guess I'm one of the lucky ones. This is the fifth medication that I've tried, and I'm very glad I kept trying and didn't give up.
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> Good luck everyone.I have been on Effexor for about 6 months now after getting off of Paxil. I thought I liked it too but try missing one dose and see how that makes you feel. I missed a dose last night and have had these brain shivers all day. It's not the first time that this has happened either. I fear getting off of this drug now just because of what I'm experiencing today. I have also been having nightmares lately about dead people, in particular babies with black alien like eyes. I'll be calling my doctor this week to discuss the option of getting off of this brain poison. Good luck to you and be careful - I don't think this drug should be on the market.
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