Posted by Dr. Bob on April 26, 2004, at 8:27:48
In reply to Help! I need advice about effexor and 5 htp..., posted by april8 on April 24, 2004, at 14:22:53
> I really need advice, so please let me know if you have switched from effexor to 5htp and how exactly you tapered. I am on 225 of effexor a day for about 5 months or so. I don't have a clue how to taper and switch to 5 htp and my doctor is not at all for natural alternative therapies so I feel on my own with this.
> So far I tried taking effexor 225 one day and then 300 mg of 5 htp the other day. This has not been working because every few days I hit a horrible low and wish I was dead (okay clearly this isnt' working) so it must be too drastic to do it this way. Can someone please advise me how they tapered? I need to do it differently and have been scared to take 5 htp at the same time but yet have heard people do it. Right now I take 3 effexor 75 mg a day, so advise on a taper plan and adding the htp would be SO SO appreciated. My email is snoupy4u@aol.com or you can post here and i will check it.
> I cant' thank you enough in advance for any support. I really need it. I woke up crying today feeling so so horrible about everything in my life. I really want off this evil effexor in a way that won't make me want to die. I know people say they get alot of physical symptoms going off of effexor but for me it is despair that destroys me. Help, please someone who has done this I need you!
> April
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