Posted by Cheri on May 5, 2003, at 18:37:19
In reply to Re: withdrawal, posted by jeanette on April 14, 2000, at 6:58:11
I realize this is a couple of years since this thread was going, but I was wondering how the withdrawal went for you. The reason I ask is because I'm now having the very same issues: headaches (especially behind my eyes), brain pauses, turning my head and waiting for my eyes to catch up, etc. It's such a disorienting feeling. My dr suggested weaning off by dropping from the 75 mg I was on to the 37 mg for a month, then 37 mg every other day for another month, and then I should be ok. Well, the withdrawal symptoms are pretty disconcerting, to say the least! I'm just wondering how much longer this will go on before it stops? If it stops?
I have been taking effexor xr for the last 7 months for S.A.D. (seasonal affective disorder). The thought was to be on it for the winter months, then discontinue during spring and summer. But, if this is how it feels to get off the drugs, I know I'm never going back on!
If anyone has any information about length of time, I'd really, really appreciate it. Driving concerns me, and doing my job is difficult at times. Being a zombie doesn't help, either.
Thanks!
poster:Cheri
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