Posted by selene on January 6, 2004, at 1:57:43
In reply to Effexor Symptoms, posted by sick of being sick on January 4, 2004, at 21:01:22
No, I don't think a lot of the doctors know!! Obviously, from your experience.
I've never heard of anyone experiencing these symptoms when going ON Effexor. Just when going off. I'm really surprised that you were started at 150 mg. Again ... never heard of it. The recommended course is the one you were following the second time ... beginning with 37.5 and then increasing at that increment. I personally didn't experience any benefit until I hit 300 mg.
It sounds like it's good they took you off, but such a drastic stop was bound to bring on the withdrawal effects. I have been using Prozac at 20 mg. and also Benadryl as was advised at this site. It has kept the brain shocks and much of the emotional stuff under control amazingly well. I really didn't think it would work.
Is there anyone who is experienced with Effexor XR who can advise you?
Also ... sorry, but I don't know what your diagnosis (PMDD) is ... ?
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