Posted by SLS on April 12, 2006, at 17:20:23
In reply to So far, so good with weaning off of Effexor., posted by gingerlyn67 on April 11, 2006, at 18:20:26
> I have been weaning off of Effexor now for 2 wks. I am now down to the 37.5 mgs, and, have only noticed some mild brain shivers. I can take some Advil Cold and Sinus medication and it will help with the brain shivers. I go to the Dr on Friday, and, I am going to have him give me some more samples to help me wean off the 37.5 real slow. I can tell that I am feeling a little more emotional, which isn't a bad thing at all. I actually cried while watching the movie "Nell" with Jodie Foster the other night. I just don't want to cry all the time. I hope I stay doing this well for the next few weeks with little withdrawl. I have been scared to death about the withdrawls.
> Ginger
Hi Ginger.Advil Cold and Sinus? Interesting choice. How did you come to choose it?
A lot of people remark that they experience a return of emotions that they had been missing while on SRI antidepressants like Effexor.
It is much better to discontinue Effexor with a gradual taper such as yours. In addition to mitigating withdrawal symptoms, it also gives you a better chance of not relapsing.
Are you going to be using 25mg tablets?
Let us know if you run into trouble.
Good luck.
- Scott
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