Posted by Pamela on March 25, 2001, at 17:52:13
In reply to Re: 7 WEEKS--EFFEXOR FREE, posted by Sammy Shuford on March 24, 2001, at 22:17:10
> I am now 1 week free, dropped from 150mg to ZERO. Major headaches, vertigo, sinus type problems, and a little hot headed. All signs that I NEED to be free of this drug. No real depression. My depression stopped after my blood sugar dropped from 300mg/dl to normal 85-90. But the "good" doc insisted that we increase, it s good stuff.
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> HaDear Sammy,
I don't knowh ow youa e doing it going from 150mg to zero. I went from 75 mg to 37.5 then to alf that and half that etc. When I finally went completely off, all of the symtoms you describe (except the sinus) plus dizziness (severe) and pain (incredible). I wish you well and I totally agree, read my Back to the Urgent Care thread if you're interested in our wonderful doctors. If you get too bad I would suggest going at least to 37.5 for awhile, I found keeping at least a little bit in my system for a short period of time, helps. I know I wanted to quit cold turkey too, thinking the weaning was about depression coming back, Yeah.. I am drepressed allright..... because I feel physically terrible.
Prayers are with you,
Pamela
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