Posted by roobie on January 22, 2005, at 13:26:16
In reply to Re: Effexor withdrawal - very bad news, posted by Kathyba on January 22, 2005, at 13:10:44
Just my two cents as I have been following this dicussion and posted similar in the past to my comment...
I have been taking Effexor 37.5mg 2x per day for a few months after I decided Paxil was making me too apethetic.
I had 'no' problems with Effexor and FINALLY was able to orgasm again after a couple years lacking from the Paxil. I actually had some giddy-up back starting on the Effexor.
Since my life situation has changed, one of my friends commented, why not stop taking it? Knowing NOT to do it cold turkey, I dropped to just taking it in the morning. The FIRST skipped dose, BOY could I tell!! I did this for about two, maybe three weeks dealing with the dizzies and such. Soon, I started having the same issues that I had pre-Paxil and Effexor, so my doc said I should go back to the 2x per day, as I still need the med to help.
I know I am on a low dosage as compared to most folks - enough to keep me 'stable'. So in my case, it's helping me, but I do know about the withdrawl and how rough it can be.
I've asked before for 'positive' experiences and received comment, but sounds more like when one wants to DISCONTINUE treatment that the problems start. So does the benefit outweigh the withdrawl?
roobie
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