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Posted by Olivia101 on August 23, 2004, at 11:07:58
> Hey all. I decided it would be good to stop
> taking my effexor. My doctor raised me to
> 150 mg and I felt like I was totally out of
> it. I didn't feel like myself, I even ended
> up quiting my job - which I actually
> liked-alot. My boss even told me I wasn't
> the same person anymore. Anyways - this past
> Thursday I stopped taking the effexor. I
> went through two days of crying at nothing
> (Thursday and Friday). I don't want to talk
> to my friends, which is odd. I had a bridal
> shower this pat Saturday, and I was
> miserable. My legs feel like lead. My face
> is all tingly, but numb is probably a better
> word. I don't want to eat. I have been
> having drastic temperature changes, I have
> just been trying to stay in bed so I don't
> do anything rash. my head is dizzy and I
> feel like I have becoe uncontrollably dumb.
> I have been reading up on the withdrawals,
> and man I have every one of them. I even
> read that this may take 45 days out. Okay
> people, I just quit my job and I am getting
> married in 4 weeks- so I really don't have
> the patience for this - these are supposed
> to be the happiest days of our lives and I
> can't do anything. I have some effexor left
> - i was thinking about taking one - I also
> have an appointment with my doctor this
> thusday - how do I get off this stuff?
Posted by J. Backer on August 23, 2004, at 12:09:44
In reply to Effexor withdrawal hell, posted by Olivia101 on August 23, 2004, at 11:07:58
very very slowly,
peace J
Posted by Colleen D. on August 23, 2004, at 12:49:16
In reply to Effexor withdrawal hell, posted by Olivia101 on August 23, 2004, at 11:07:58
so I suggest you call your doc RIGHT NOW and ask him/her to give you 4 start-up packs. Take the 75mg for a month and then take the 37.5mg for a month. If you are brave, you can take each dose for a shorter amount of time.
Wishing you the best,
Colleen
PPD, GAD and OCD
on 150 mg Effexor XR since May 18, 2004
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