Posted by pseudoname on November 15, 2005, at 14:25:37 [reposted on November 16, 2005, at 1:05:57 | original URL]
In reply to Dr's should never prescribe antidepressants, posted by utsuzy on November 15, 2005, at 13:25:55
You're in Effexor withdrawal. I've been there. It can be AWFUL.
The key is tapering down gradually from your usual daily dose over several weeks. That may not eliminate all the symptoms, but it can help.
Did you quit cold turkey 5 days ago? Then it might help to take at least part of your usual dose again right now and get into a gradually-reduced schedule.
Check out Dr Bob's withdrawal board for lots of specific Effexor advice: http://www.dr-bob.org/babble/wdrawl/
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