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Posted by Elvaone on July 14, 2005, at 23:22:34
I have been taking Effexor for about 18 months.
Two weeks ago I took my "last" dose, after having cut back from 150 mg per day, to 75 mg every 3 days or so for about 2 months with no withdrawls. After quitting altogether, I experienced the dizziness and nausea off and on for the next week. Nothing too hairy and I thought, Yay! I am going to succeed this time. I missed the last 2 days of work, because of severe dizzy/nausea/sweats/headaches and NO energy (I am a construction worker) I went to the Doc today, and my blood pressure was 80/60. I am normally a little low, but that is crazy.
Doc's advice was to eat more salt to raise my blood pressure. I took a dose of Effexor tonight because I can't afford to miss work. She said that the withdrawls can last for up to 6 weeks give or take....sigh.
Posted by GoldenSlumbers on July 15, 2005, at 8:11:09
In reply to Effexor Withdrawls, posted by Elvaone on July 14, 2005, at 23:22:34
Hi,
Maybe you can taper down even more, I know 37.5 capsules are available. Don't give up, you are so close.
Best Wishes !
GS
Posted by angelbean on July 15, 2005, at 23:54:01
In reply to Effexor Withdrawls, posted by Elvaone on July 14, 2005, at 23:22:34
You are doing great! Force yourself to go about your business. I know how hard that is, but you find you feel better when you're distracted from the symptoms. I'm going through it with you. Hang tough.
Angel
Posted by Elvaone on July 16, 2005, at 10:54:21
In reply to Hang In There! » Elvaone, posted by angelbean on July 15, 2005, at 23:54:01
Thanks You Guys, I ended up taking a half dose day, otherwise I wouldn't have been able to go to work - it does make a difference to know that others are going through the same stuff.
Posted by Meri-Tuuli on July 18, 2005, at 11:31:58
In reply to Elvaone, posted by Elvaone on July 16, 2005, at 10:54:21
Also when I tapered off effexor (with no withdrawal) I even cut the 37.5mg tab in half and just kept taking tiny amounts for ages. Is there a rush to come off it? Just do it really slowly week by week.
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