Posted by GoldenSlumbers on July 25, 2005, at 11:01:09
In reply to Re: Effexor Withdrawl - Week Two » GoldenSlumbers, posted by SLS on July 25, 2005, at 10:32:29
Hi Scott,
Thanks for the response. I was taking Effexor for about 4 months. The highest dose was 75mg. I did taper down a little. Taking half a capsule for a few days and then tiny amounts for the next few days if the side effects got to bad. In all I tapered for about 10 days or so.
Now that a week has passed without the pills it seems the withdrawl is starting to show up. I don't want to take anymore so I'm trying to take each day as it comes.
Without the pills I have some dizzyness, mild nausea and mild stomach ache. With the pills I don't sleep very well, I lose weight to the point of others showing concern, I feel spacey and unable to concentrate, sweat, dry mouth and still battle anxiety wondering with each dose what I'm doing to my body.
So far I think it was the right decision. I did not know so many people battled anxiety and depression. All of you are an inspiration to work hard and live well.
Thanks
GS
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