Posted by kcgordon on July 27, 2005, at 18:25:53
In reply to Re: Effexor withdrawal - very bad news » wintermoon, posted by angelbean on July 16, 2005, at 2:21:37
I'm just starting on my way 'down' from 375 mg, dropped to 300 last week and this week started on 225. I've been on 375mg of Effexor for a couple of years and got to a point a few months ago where it 'quit'--my depression was yoyoing up and down and I started getting side effects like mild Tardive Dyskinsia, some skin sensitivity etc.
So far, nothing very noticeable during withdrawal--just a little aching and headache. I've had one or two shooting pains in my head. I'm looking for advice about the later stages of withdrawal. Is it recommended to go down by 37.5mg instead? Do most people experience problems and if so, are these at the lower doses? Finally has anyone ever tried acupuncture to address and minimize side effects? Thanks.
Kath
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