Posted by Sophia B on July 24, 2001, at 10:45:44
In reply to Re: I did it--finally!, posted by RAMFAN13 on July 24, 2001, at 9:19:32
John,
I agree with you totally. I've been off Effexor (cold turkey) for about 12 days now. I went to my doctor yesterday, because I was so sick at work that I could't stand it. He acted as if the withdrawal was "all in my head". That is so frustrating to me! Anyway, he prescribed BuSpar. I have taken two doses, quite simply because I don't know what else to do. The withdrawal symptoms of Effexor are ruining my life! I had decided that I wouldn't take anything from now on, but I had to do something. I just hope and pray that I can get Effexor out of my system for good one day! Any advice anyone could give me would be greatly appreciated! Thanks, and good luck to all!> > Do you have any source to back up your statement “as you take it is damage to the nervous system” ?
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> > The withdrawal symptoms are nasty – and you need to taper – VERY slowly. But the withdrawal effects do go away. For me, they lasted for over 4 weeks after I had completely stopped.
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> > There are many how will read this and be scared off from taking it – despite the nasty withdrawal effects I consider it a wonder drug and would recommend it as a worthy candidate for treating depression.
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> I consider it a "wonder" drug also. I wonder why anyone would take it. I cant believe you would recommend it after 4 weeks of withdrawal. I am on my second week and on leave from work. I had to take leave finally after missing several days of work. Before this, I could hardly work due to extreme fatigue, aches, lack of concentration. The pain I have been through while being on and getting off this drug is extreme. I almost lost job and relationships. I know it works differently for different people, but I have read about two much of this. Why would anyone want to risk this. We simply do not know yet of any permanent damage, but I dont want to find out later. Any drug that does this much harm should be looked at closely. Why do we put up with months of withdrawal from this. Many people lose jobs and family due to this and of course this only increases depression and suicide risk. I am not against all meds, but I would definitely say to anyone to look at this drug closely before you start taking it and do not stay on it for long if you have to take it. I want everyone to avoid the pain that I and many others have gone through due to taking this. Sorry for the rant, but had to vent a little. The pain is extreme folks, worse than any depression I have been through. Thanks.
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> John
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