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Posted by Camille Dumont on September 6, 2004, at 23:29:31
Ok, this is pretty embarassing but I have to know.
I've taken myself off Effexor for close to two months now ... in a less than recommendable way (i.e. cold turkey) but it worked except for this rather annoying effect : constant diarreah. At first I thought it would only be temporary and stop after a couple of weeks but now its been almost two months so I'm wondering if its normal or not. Has anybody had something similar after gettin off ADs? If so, how long did it last?
Posted by sb417 on September 6, 2004, at 23:41:48
In reply to Slightly embarassing topic, posted by Camille Dumont on September 6, 2004, at 23:29:31
Hi Camille. I think you should definitely see a doctor about this, preferably a gastroenterologist. It may be a side effect of stopping Effexor, but I think it would be good to rule out any other possible causes. I've never heard of cessation of Effexor causing that problem, but I was never able to tolerate Effexor anyway, so my interest in it was cut short. Please see a doctor to find out the cause of this problem, and remember that persistent diarrhea is very unhealthy. It depletes your body of fluids and electrolytes, so you should be taking extra care to make sure you are replenishing those lost fluids and nutrients. Please let us know how you're doing.
Posted by King Vultan on September 7, 2004, at 7:52:06
In reply to Re: Slightly embarassing topic » Camille Dumont, posted by sb417 on September 6, 2004, at 23:41:48
I agree--diarrhea persisting for that long is probably worthy of being evaluated medically.
Todd
Posted by HappyGirl on September 7, 2004, at 8:35:24
In reply to Slightly embarassing topic, posted by Camille Dumont on September 6, 2004, at 23:29:31
Hi:
I recall you were on 'high dosage' of the Effexor. Without the pdoc.'s recommendation/suggestion, you did stop this 'potent' med. might be 'question' after all?If you have a hesitation to seek a professional/medical help immediately, then first, try to get back on Effexor with VERY miniscule dosage, like 3.75 mg. by cutting one pill to see whether or not it works. This is just my suggestion, ... who knows? You may have other 'physical problem,' not because of a withdrawal symptom from the med.
Normally, when I started on Lithium, I got this problem, ... but went away within a few to several days. Two months seems to me awful long time. Furthermore, I never heard/read this problem occurs due to 'med. discontinuation,' ... rather when you are *on* the med. Then, it can be more likely a physical problem? But, ... you may be afraid of the consequence which a specialist/even, G.P. may ask your past med. history, including 'Effexor?'
But, what you need to do now is to seek a professional help to solve this 'mystery.'
H.G.
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