Posted by Mandy L on February 19, 2002, at 10:12:38
In reply to Re: Effexor discontinuation, posted by marlene on February 16, 2002, at 10:03:47
My 16 year old daughter was on Effexor for about 6 months. We had to discontinue because of lack and sleep and she began to hear voices, in addition to other unpleasant side effects. It has now been 3 weeks of cold turkey. 3 days ago she became tired and slept normally for the 1st time in six months. We have had a horrible time with withdrawal, but are pleased that the worst is behind us. This web site has been a blessing because what we were not alone in what we were experiencing. She still has bad times, but they are shorter and farther apart. We now have had two days of normalacy. If I had known then, what I know now our family would not have done this in the beginning. I hope this is encouragement for others. It will get better.
poster:Mandy L
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