Posted by daisyduke on December 29, 2002, at 21:32:11
In reply to Re: Effexor Withdraw COLD TURKEY, posted by mxgirl13 on December 26, 2002, at 11:38:19
> Thanks Sioux and EGR. I didn't know those were options for me. I really appreciate your assistance and information. I'll check it out right away.
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> > > >>>> Is it harmful to me or just really difficult symptom wise to go cold turkey? As lack of insurance is what put me in this situation, I can't get other meds to assist and I only have a few capsules left. What's your recommendation?
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> > > Take the manufacturer's information which I just posted or get it from their website (www.effexor.com \ healthcare professionals) to an emergency room and tell them you need help in doing this and why; also go the hospital's caseworker section and they will identify funding sources for you; the pharmacy may be able to help, too, because manufacturers get tax-breaks for 'mercy' programs; pursue the chaplain's office, if need be, and/or any of the church-supported help lines.
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> > > I don't know which of the states you live in; the hoops are different for each one. Be informed, be polite, be persistent. You really should be taking 6 wks - 3 mos to get off the drug.
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> > > Take care of yourself! Suffering *is* harmful to you.
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> > I'd have to second that! Most hospitals have access to funding for situations like yours. In fact, hospitals, by law, can't turn you away because you can't pay.
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>I'm trying to go off cold turkey aswell.. Will it affect me long term do you know? Also what does the doctor to do get you off of this drug?? I am so dizzy that i can't have my eyes open for too long. I've gone with missing effexor before..and its deadly..i mean i feel like death. Can't move. Can't stand up. Throwing up constantly. If i split the capsules..Can i take the drugs without capsule? how would i do that? Any help would be great. THanks
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