Posted by postpartumgal on August 2, 2003, at 21:49:18
In reply to Re: Anyone had success on Effexor XR?-WITHDRAWL, posted by theo on August 2, 2003, at 18:12:54
Just giving my 2 cents, but I was on 75 mg for 1 1/2 yrs for post partum anxiety disorder, and tried once unsuccessfully to go off of it. Instead of going 75 to 37.5mg like I did last time, I instead did the granule counting thing. I took out 20 granules for 2 wks, then took out 50 granules for 2 wks, then took out 100 granules for 2 wks (half dose officially), then took out 150 for 2 wks, then went to only 30 granules left in it for 10 days. I still had the shock sensation side effects for approximately 2 wks, but I can say now that they have completely stopped and I am back to normal, and feel so much better than when I did when I was on Effexor XR!! I advise everyone I know to never go on that drug. I've never been on anything else in my life, but i just know these past 2 wks have been horrible.
I recommend to anyone going off of it to #1 count granules to make the withdrawal less, and #2 to stick with it despite the symptoms, as it WILL go away and you will be normal again.
I also can thank Xanax for getting me through any anxiety situations. Other than making me horrible tired, Xanax is a lifesaver for me and has never been addicting. I can take one one night and not take anymore for a month!
stick it out
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