Posted by SusanG on January 30, 2002, at 13:40:05
In reply to Re: My story of Effexor » JAG, posted by JANNBEAU on January 30, 2002, at 11:52:18
I recently called my gyn who originally prescribed my Effexor SR and asked about switchin from Effexor to Wellbutrin. Her nurse just called and told me to gradually withdraw from the Effexor by taking one full dose one day, then half the next, a full dose again, and so on for a week. Week two should be all half doses, then a half dose every other day for the third week. She would then start me on the Wellbutrin. I exlained that I use the capsules, not pills, and the nurse's response was for me to just take them every other day, then every third day and this would accomplish the same thing. Do you really think so? It seems the level of medication in my blood would not be the same with the two methods. I have read earlier posts about trying to split the capsules and I'm wondering if I really should do that instead though it sounds like a pain and would lead to inconsistent dosages. Any thoughts on this? I'm also concerned about hitting one of those horrid "crash and burn" episodes as I do this. Last time when I went cold turkey (stupid, I know) it was awful. If this should occur again, any ideas of what to do to get through it until I can get on the Wellbutrin other than putting me in a padded room? I know the gradual withdrawl is supposed to avoid this but I'm apprehensive.Thanks.
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