Posted by Dkscully on February 1, 2005, at 19:15:30
In reply to No Withdrawal Symptoms?, posted by PW on February 1, 2005, at 15:13:27
> I have been on 75mg of EffexorXR for a year and two months. Had never used any other meds before, except for allergies.
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> I initially went on it because anxiety had gripped a hold of my life, inexplicably and out of the blue.
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> EffexorXR worked like a charm, and I never experienced any side effects while on it.
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> My gynecologist suggested that since I am doing so well, since I never had any prior history of depression, that I might want to taper off of it and see how I do.
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> I started half doses three days ago and have experienced no adverse effects whatsoever. She recommended I do 37.5 daily for two weeks, then every other day for two weeks, then be off completely.
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> Would I have felt side effects by now, or is it too soon? I am dreading, from all I've read on this board...
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> ~Pat WhiteHonestly, I'm a horrible example for effexor withdrawal because I went off it fast at the instruction of my doctor--150 mg every other day, then done. NOT a good idea.
But, when I was taking the 150 every other day, and even for a day or two after I stopped completely, I didn't feel any withdrawal symptoms and thought I was doing great. Day 3--OUCH. It all started, and I've been having issues for the past 5 weeks now. Fun times.
At any rate, it is possible that if you go off effexor as slowly and carefully as you seem to be, you may be fine. It seems to vary, so hopefully things will continue to go well for you! Best of luck!
poster:Dkscully
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