Posted by riverwalk on February 22, 2008, at 2:28:33
In reply to Re: How long did your Effexor withdrawal take?, posted by 49er on February 19, 2008, at 15:17:16
I am struggling this with myself right now. I read on a md forum to just go to the lowest dose then take it every other day, then every 2 days, then 3 then stop. Any experience with that method? Thanks, I am in hell after trying to cut my dose in half for one day.
> Clipper,
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> This is what you need to tell your friend.
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> The recommended withdrawal schedule on the Paxil Progress Boards is 10% of the current dose every 3 to 6 weeks. Yes, that is slow but your brain needs time to adapt to the neurochemical changes of having less medicine in the body. We all forget that these meds produce a huge number of changes neurochemically. It isn't just a case of stopping the med or a fast taper.
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> By the way, because I didn't have an accurate way to measure, I was making bigger Remeron cuts and paying dearly even though I waited 4 weeks to taper. I am not making another cut until I receive my digital jewelry scale that will enable me to measure the dose accurately. They can be purchased on e-bay.
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> With Effexor, you friend might have to go more slowly.
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> I want to be off this poison yesterday. But it is quite clear to me that steady and slow wins the race.
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> Hope this helps.
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> 49er
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