Posted by Essence on March 16, 2003, at 7:52:07
In reply to ANYONE who has taken Effexor and since stopped..., posted by Andy Drinkard on March 14, 2003, at 19:56:25
> 1) How long did you take Effexor XR?
3+ yrs> 2) What was the highest dose taken?
225 mg
> 2) Why did you stop the medication?
Alteration in behaviour, blunted emotions.> 3) Did you "taper off" or stop "cold turkey"?
Tapered over 9 days.> 4) Did you experience withdrawal symptoms (Y/N)?
Yes!!!> 5) If so, was "brain shivers" one of these symptoms (Y/N)?
Yes!> 6) If applicable, what was the single most unpleasant withdrawal symptom?
Flu-like symptoms. (nausea & vomiting)> 7) How long did the withdrawal symptoms last from the time of stopping?
Some a few days, others a few weeks.> 8) If applicable, did you consult a medical professional about the withdrawal symptoms? What was his or her advise?
No.> 9) Are the withdrawal symptoms enough to make you wish you had never started Effexor (Y/N)?
YES!
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