Posted by kcjuggler on April 28, 2005, at 9:53:48
In reply to Re: How long do Effexor XL withdrawals last? » Dizzy in Dixie, posted by SLS on April 25, 2005, at 17:47:45
Wow - thanks for these posts. I've been experiencing similar effects. It's nice to know I'm not alone, and/or unique in these experiences. I've been trying to "gut it out", thinking (okay hoping) the symptoms would end in the next day or 2. I was taking 300mg of effexor. 3 weeks ago, my doctor had me downsize using 37.5 pills starting by taking 3 pills for 1 week, 2 pills the next week, and so on. I didn't have any side effects until I got down to 1 pill a day. The 3rd day of that I started experiencing the dizziness, light headedness and tiredness. My doctor provided a similar non-specific answer ("increase it"). I was frustated that I had to press him to be more specific. He said try increasing 1 pill every other day. Since his response was to basically to "experiment", I decided I'd try "gutting it out". The 1 pill a day symptoms started to improve after 2 or 3 days. Then I went down to 0 pills. I'm on my 4th day of no pills, and the dizziness, and lightheadedness are awful. I feel horrible. I can NOT recommend the "gutting it out" approach. This has been a horrible experience. I didn't know I could take half a pill. I forced myself to go to work today, thinking that I should be able to "suck up" the dizziness symptoms, that I shouldn't be such a "wimp". Then I couldn't concentrate, so started surfing, and found this thread. It has made me feel much better - emotionally. I'm sorry others are going thru similar experiences, but am grateful to know I'm not the only one. Thanks to ALL whom have posted. You have helped me tremendously.
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