Posted by Cmatt on March 21, 2002, at 4:27:44
In reply to Moving from nortriptyline to effexor, posted by Kelty on March 20, 2002, at 22:13:10
You should taper down the dosage. If 10 to 20 mg. dosage reduction per week is ok with your G.P., then that would be reasonable.
If your total dosage is say 50mg. per day, your body may be more sensitive to medication, and may require a dose reduction every two weeks instead of every week. One might need to stay at 10mg. for a few weeks, then go to every other day for a week or two before stopping all together.
If you go too quick, uncomfortable symptoms may appear, so you, your body, and the doctor will be the best indicators to judge your tapering rate.
Cmatt
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