Posted by DolphinK on August 4, 2003, at 22:29:42
In reply to Re: How high a dose were you on and for how long? » RWF, posted by KrissyP on March 5, 2003, at 13:41:43
The dosage that you describe seems quite low to me, I'm suprised that you are still having such horrible withdrawal symptoms from it. I can sympathize with your situation. I was at a dose of 450 mg per day of effexor xr. That is well above the maximum recommended dosage per day. I experienced such dizziness and blurred vision everytime I moved or tried to move my eyes, that I had to have someone help me to walk. It was aweful.
Try tapering off gradually, and just stick out the symptoms. Eventually they will go away, even though it may be hell for a bit. They went away for me. I took the medicine for about 7 months at that elevated dosage, and am now able to walk around without dizzy spells. It took about 2 weeks for the withdrawl symptoms to completely subside. Good luck.
Dolphin
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