Posted by ksc on July 13, 2001, at 8:28:21
In reply to Re: Anyone had success on Effexor XR? , posted by jotho on July 12, 2001, at 15:32:02
JOHN WROTE: Girlie...Two things, three actually, first, congatulations on your success with Effexor. Second, I, and I would bet many, on this posting site were never told by our doctor of the possible extent and severity that might accompany the taking, and stopping, of Effexor. Third, before I did stop I read about many instances of problems and decided to withdraw slowly. I was on the lower dosage of 75 mg. I reduced it by 1/4 and stayed on it for over a week at which time I reduced it by another 1/4 (of the original dosage). I followed this procedure (taking over a month) till finally I stopped totally. It is between 3-4 weeks now since I stopped and the notorious "brain swooshing" is still there (not as bad, though). I also still have problems sleeping, and I still have the involuntary jerkiness in my legs as I try to fall asleep. My wife says this occurs even after I have taken a sleep aid and am in a deep sleep................john
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DITTO here John!!! I was on 112.5mg and tappered down 37.5mg at a time for at least a week each time. I've been off completely for nearly 2 weeks now, but I too am having continuing side affects, almost identical to yours. I'm curious about this "notorious brain swooshing" though. I'm wondering if you could describe it in a little more detail for me, because I've been having this "whooshing" sound in my ears since early spring; about 4 months now(I've been on the meds since early October-about 9 mos.). Which I can only describe as a loud heartbeat, sounding sort of like "whooosh, whoosh, whoosh" which goes to the beat of my heart. Is this anything like your swooshing? It's especially loud when it's quiet, and has been driving me nuts. I didn't know if it was a side affet to the meds or something else.Thanks KSC
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