Posted by Cam W. on May 7, 2000, at 9:48:01
In reply to Effexor withdrawal, posted by Rhonda on May 7, 2000, at 8:16:23
Rhonda - More and more, doctors are hearing of withdrawl symptoms with some of the shorter acting antidepressants (eg Paxil and especiall Effexor). I believe that they do not realize how sensitive to these effects some people can be. A vast majority of people can stop Effexor with no problem, but some people can not get off of it after six months of trying, even at ultra-low doses (you are obviously not one of these people; you are just one of the sensitive ones).I kinda find Neurontin to be an interesting choice. Your doc may be kinda forward thinking. Neurotin is an antiepileptic, but is used in many conditions (eg as a mood stabilizer and for many refractory pain disorders). It's effects can be subtle and it doesn't work for everyone, but I think it may be worth a try. A low dose may relieve your symptoms and you would only have to take it short term for the withdrawl; probably up to a month at most.
Keep us posted with your progress, this sounds like it might work. Sincerely - Cam
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