Posted by JohnL on January 10, 2000, at 16:25:20
In reply to Re: Tring to quit Effexor, posted by dj on January 10, 2000, at 13:17:17
> When I went through similar flu-like symptoms coming off Paxil and Zoloft (at different times) I found taking Prozac briefly helped ease the passage because it doesn't leave your system as quickly or as wrenchingly as many of the other SSRIs. GD AD developers and docs who prescribe them should have to go through a trial period with the bloody ADs and after just to see how they physically and mentally assault and insult those to whom they are prescribed. Then they might be a bit more thoughtful when developing their pharmo-cocktails, which leave one feeling as if impacted by a very severe hangover, oftentimes when they are supposed to be helping folks develop homeostasis.
I second the motion on taking Prozac. Take Prozac for two or three days, then skip a couple days, take another one and then let it fizzle out. This will let you down gently. And you won't need but 3 or 4 pills to do it.
If you find you really need an AD, Prozac is regarded as being the only one safe during pregnancy.
I noticed in Dr Bob's Tips that one doctor uses Benadryl for Effexor withdrawals. Might want to check that out. JohnL
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