Posted by Ktemene on January 3, 2005, at 21:11:18
In reply to i really really need help - effexor, posted by icantsurf on January 3, 2005, at 18:16:56
> i started taking effexor 3 weeks ago. i found this site and read about the horrible withdrawl symptoms. i decided since i had only been taking it a short time i should just stop. i missed ONE dose and started to experiece hell. what should i do? i want to get on top of this asap.
I second Kara in suggesting that you get in touch with your doctor before you go off Effexor. And if you do decide to go off it, go off it at least as slowly as you got on it. Some people have had luck in going off Effexor by taking some Prozac to tide them over. Because Prozac has such a long half-life it does not feel as bad when it leaves your body as Effexor does. If you search the archives you will find a lot of strategies for going off Effexor that might help.
And remember, some people have had great success with Effexor. It is a powerful medicine. Before you decide, why don't you search the archives for more information on Effexor? If you are new here I think you will find that there is a lot of invaluable information and experience in the archives.
Don't panic, in the wise words of Hitchhiker's Guide to the Galaxy. Be afraid, most of us are, but don't panic.
Good luck and let us know how you are doing.
Ktemene
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