Posted by LBB on May 31, 2005, at 20:49:44
In reply to Re: How long do Effexor XL withdrawals last? » LBB, posted by SLS on May 31, 2005, at 18:54:54
Scott, again, thank you.
I just got off the phone with my doctor. I had told him how I was feeling and he had acted "shocked" at the severity. I told him of the legit, peer reviewed studies I have seen on JAMA and in the BMJ, other psych. journals, etc. So, long story short, he called me back and said that "he learned a lot." (thankyouverymuch at my mental and physical expense! ARGH!), and he spoke to a Psycho-Pharmacologist colleague who confirmed my findings and that indeed, Effexor is hell to come off of. Needless to say, I felt vindicated, but also pissed at the same time, that he didn't know of these potential horrible withdrawal side effects and weaned me too fast.
So, what his colleague said that since I have been off the meds totally for 5 days, he would like to see me ride out 3 more days if I can and then we will re-evaluate. If I feel worse or just can't stand it, he said he would do the Prozac thing, but at this point in time, he would like to see how it goes if I am willing to try. And I am, so we shall see.
I am keeping my fingers crossed that these nasty feelings subside over the next 3 days, and then I will post again and update here.
Thanks again for all your help, reading what you and the others here have said has been a tremendous blessing!
Lisa
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