Posted by kay on January 19, 2001, at 3:13:04
In reply to Re: very difficult getting off Effexor SR, posted by svc on January 18, 2001, at 14:25:01
SVC and Alli, Isn't it hard? If I ever would have known about the withdrawal effects I don't think I would have taken it. After seven days of dealing with the effects I finally went to my doctor. I was hoping I wouldn't have to but I had had enough. Well she put me back on Effexor as a taper as well as continuing the Wellbutrin. She suggested 75mg for three-four days and then switching the 37.5 and the 75 every other day and then 37.5 for a couple days. After being off for a week now I decided I was just going to try the 37.5 for a while. I took the first one last night and totally feel better. I could not believe the difference. She said it will probally take around 2 months to totally get off the Effexor and not have side effects. She did say also that a lot of others were having the same problems(no kidding) and that Effexor was going to be her last resort prescription for her patients. That is good to know. She should have never had me go cold turkey in the first place though and I think she realized that. Anyway, coping stragies... pray, get lots of rest and I noticed that staying busy helped keep my mind off of the vertigo, and nausea a little. I am a ER nurse and during the whole week I only missed 4 hours of work which is pretty good I think considering this has been one of the worst weeks of my life. Anyway, good luck to you both!! I know how hard it is. It kind of gives you a better feeling about it knowing that others have experienced it too and we are not crazy... Anyway, good luck. Any coping strategies you guys have used?
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