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Posted by read my mind on August 18, 2015, at 21:06:37
Have been on ADs for approx. 20 years and at this point my EffexorXR is no longer working. Doc has me cutting my 300 dosage in half and adding 20 mgs of Brintellix. In 2 wks I stop Effexor. Has anyone else gone this route?? This is my third day. Thanks!
Posted by Horse on August 19, 2015, at 12:55:06
In reply to Effexor XR withdrawal / Brintellix, posted by read my mind on August 18, 2015, at 21:06:37
No, not from Effexor. Only from one ssri type med to another or completely off. I found that Lyrica greatly reduced any brain zapping etc. I was discontinuing cymbalta without a replacement, an I was surprised that lyrica really helped.
Posted by read my mind on August 19, 2015, at 15:42:55
In reply to Re: Effexor XR withdrawal / Brintellix, posted by Horse on August 19, 2015, at 12:55:06
Thanks for the response! I'm new here and am trying to learn my way around. Effexor has always been the only med that worked for me, and now it's not doing the job any more. I've heard horror stories about the wd and about Brintellix. I've read a lot of your posts and I'm so pleased that you took the time.
Posted by phidippus on August 19, 2015, at 21:50:47
In reply to Re: Effexor XR withdrawal / Brintellix, posted by read my mind on August 19, 2015, at 15:42:55
Brintellix works very well at doses up to 40 mg. I don't think you'll find it as enervating as the effexor.
Eric
Posted by read my mind on August 20, 2015, at 8:00:02
In reply to Re: Effexor XR withdrawal / Brintellix » read my mind, posted by phidippus on August 19, 2015, at 21:50:47
Thanks, Eric - sounds like good news!
Posted by read my mind on September 15, 2015, at 16:49:03
In reply to Re: Effexor XR withdrawal / Brintellix » read my mind, posted by phidippus on August 19, 2015, at 21:50:47
Again, thanks to both of you! Have been on Brintellix alone for 2 weeks now, and it sure seems to be going well Hope it lasts!
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