Posted by cpallen79 on February 16, 2004, at 10:36:18
Hello, I am new to the board and was wondering if anyone could provide me with information or personal insight on long term withdrawal symptoms from these meds. I myself tapered off Effexor about 3 months ago by taking half of the pellets in my regular dose each day (yes- I actually counted out the pellets!) for about 3 weeks before being done. I was glad to be off the meds, but now I have been experiencing severe anxiety. At first I thought I had acquired an anxiety disorder as my life is really stressful but I think it actually has something to do with the antidepressants. I believe this to be true because I have known other people who have had the exact same problem... for example my brother tapered off his antidepressant meds and boom, 3 months later, he had the same exact experience as I'm having now! I wish the medical community had more information on this. Any personal stories, medical information that anyone here can provide would be much appreciated, thanks.
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