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Posted by Laney on November 29, 2011, at 10:13:36
I've only been on it for 4-1/2 weeks. Can I cut down pretty quickly?
Thanks!
Laney
Posted by Phillipa on November 29, 2011, at 11:36:13
In reply to Savella didn't do it - can I taper it quickly??, posted by Laney on November 29, 2011, at 10:13:36
Laney I'm sorry since we are all different do and can you usually taper meds quickly? What is causing you to stop non working or side effects. Phillipa
Posted by europerep on November 29, 2011, at 12:30:55
In reply to Savella didn't do it - can I taper it quickly??, posted by Laney on November 29, 2011, at 10:13:36
I'm not sure about the exact circumstances, but generally speaking 4 1/2 weeks is not enough to assess its efficacy. 6 to 8 weeks is the minimal timeframe for that. I know it sucks, but that's what it is.
I wouldn't go off of it so early, unless of course there are circumstances warranting it, such as intolerable side effects.
Posted by Laney on November 29, 2011, at 18:25:42
In reply to Re: Savella didn't do it - can I taper it quickly?? » Laney, posted by europerep on November 29, 2011, at 12:30:55
The side effects are pretty bothersome with a buzzed feeling in the head and irritable and moody a lot of the time. Constipation is horrible (worse than with Nortriptyline) and no real improvement in mood.
I thought about cutting down to 75mg. a day and see how I do on that but 100 is definitely a no go for me.
Thanks!
Laney
Posted by Laney on November 29, 2011, at 18:36:13
In reply to Re: Savella didn't do it - can I taper it quickly??, posted by Laney on November 29, 2011, at 18:25:42
Euro,
Can you show me where you found this information??
Thanks!
Laney
Posted by europerep on November 30, 2011, at 7:21:30
In reply to Re: Savella didn't do it - can I taper it quickly??, posted by Laney on November 29, 2011, at 18:36:13
Hey laney,
6 to 8 weeks is generally accepted as the necessary timeframe for an antidepressant trial.
The last time I read it was a couple of days ago in an abstract of a Journal of Clinical Psychiatry article. I'll post a link as soon as I find it.
ER
Posted by SLS on November 30, 2011, at 8:35:19
In reply to Savella didn't do it - can I taper it quickly??, posted by Laney on November 29, 2011, at 10:13:36
> I've only been on it for 4-1/2 weeks. Can I cut down pretty quickly?
>
> Thanks!
>
> Laney
I can't answer your question because I haven't seen too many stories written about it. I had no trouble discontinuing Savella after 6 weeks, but I tend to taper drugs by "feel". You can either cross-taper with another serotonergic drug or experiment with a rapid-taper and slow down if you begin to experience withdrawal symptoms. I think I had less trouble with Savella than I did with Effexor.Withdrawal symptoms may develop after being on an antidepressant for only 3 weeks.
- Scott
Posted by bleauberry on December 1, 2011, at 14:34:04
In reply to Savella didn't do it - can I taper it quickly??, posted by Laney on November 29, 2011, at 10:13:36
Sorry it didn't help you. I didn't have much trouble getting off it. Certainly a ton easier than all the other meds anyway, for me. I think I had maybe 3 days or so of that weird post=antidepressant stuff...fogginess, anxiety, nausea, etc...but it wasn't too strong and went away fast.
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