Posted by SLS on January 7, 2009, at 18:16:17
In reply to Re: Effexor Addict, posted by Homemommy on January 7, 2009, at 15:25:46
> I have been on the 75mg dose for about a year and a half and it works great for the depression and anxiety. I also have PMDD which Effexor helps tremendously that week with not getting so irriated and anxious.
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> Thanks for the advice. I have an appt w/ my Dr. this month and I want to talk about my options.One option is to remain on Effexor since it is working so well for you. On this forum, many people fantasize about having what you have. You have already proven to yourself the need for continued treatment.
What sorts of options would you like to be presented with? Why is discontinuing Effexor so important if you will only need continued treatment with drugs anyway? Ideally, what kind of treatment would you like to have? If you do not respond to other treatments, there is a risk that returning to Effexor will not work again.
I do believe you are doing the right thing by working with your doctor and collecting as much information as you can.
Good luck.
- Scott
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