Posted by SLS on March 16, 2005, at 6:06:44
In reply to Re: About the Effexor XR Withdrawal » SLS, posted by winddancer on March 15, 2005, at 20:36:02
> Yes, this way of tapering makes the most sense to me. I'm willing to try it starting tomorrow since I took 75mg this late am. Only trouble is that I feel like the effexor itself is causing some uncomfortable symptoms like the body ache and insomnia but maybe by doing this I can better tell what is caused by the drug and what is withdrawal. I just saw my counselor and she concurs with this method of weaning and also is more inclined than my dr to believe that my symptoms are caused by the effexor and that I should be deligent to get off it.
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> Have you had any experience using herbal or alternative therapies for depression/anxiety?I've tried a few things over the years without success. However, there are still some things talked about on the Alternative board that I have not. You might want to snoop around over there and see what you come up with. Anything that reduces anxiety should be helpful.
If you do experience an extended withdrawal period, you can try using Benadryl. It has a good track record for mitigating symptoms. However, more recently, people have reported good results using Claritin D. I would be inclined to try the Claritin D because it is far less sedating than Benadryl. Both of these drugs are antihistamines, although I don't know if this is the property that is responsible for their beneficial effects. Hopefully, the last step of the taper to discontinue Effexor will leave you with a short and tolerable withdrawal.
- Scott
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