Posted by iamneo on March 14, 2001, at 17:13:45
In reply to leaving effexor, effects and withdrawal, posted by iamneo on March 7, 2001, at 21:29:47
Here is an update: I caved. I took one 75 mg XR and within an hour I was considerably better. I stayed off effexor for about 2-3 days and took about a 32.5 mg dose. My heart feels fine, less palps and races. My sleeping has been almost normal, same with dreaming. The sexual side effects have almost completely dissapeared (for those of you who are really sharp please don't ask how I know this) and emotionally I'm fine.
I will probably continue this routine for a few weeks. That is, using 32.5 mg every couple days then extending the length of time between doses to 3 - 4 days, etc, etc.
I don't mind being on effexor because of how it helps with depression. But the withdrawal is unlike anything I have ever experienced and don't wish to again.
Hopefully this info will help someone. I'll post an update again in a couple weeks.
Best wishes to all.
poster:iamneo
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