Posted by elsie_girl on November 29, 2006, at 20:12:16
In reply to Re: Horrible Withdrawls from EFFEXOR XR, posted by SandiDee on November 29, 2006, at 17:40:12
> Tomorrow I start weaning off my Effexor XR. I have been taking 225 mg. for a little over a year now. It worked fine for quite awhile, but lately doesn't seem to have the same effect, so my Dr. and I talked about starting Celexa, which means coming off the Effexor first. Tomorrow I go to 150 mg. for a week, then 75 mg. for another week, then start the Celexa, and check in with Dr. in another 2 weeks. Anyone have any insight as to what I may experience? I have read alot of posts here, but most seem to be about 75 mg. Any info would be appreciated.<
I have posted before as have many. I was on 325mg for about 5 years. Eventually I decided the side-effects outweighed the benefits of being on Efexor. I reduced one capsule (75mg) every two weeks until I got down to the last 75mg capsule i.e. 250mg for 2 weeks, then 175mg for 2 weeks etc. I was on 75mg for 4 weeks and then spilling out half of my capsule daily i.e. 37.5mg daily etc. I still had a lot of problems with this. I didn't have much problems with the reduction, but in the days immediately after stopping completely. I went through Hell! Many have posted that they have been prescribed other meds to help them through the withdrawal period e.g. Prozac. Make sure you ask your doctor for help if you need it. Good luck!
Elsie
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