Posted by nmk on September 19, 2002, at 13:26:05
In reply to Re: Withdrawal From Effexor, posted by pregnant on September 19, 2002, at 0:59:37
Hi Pregnant,
It sounds as though we have similar reactions to the reduction in effexor and our bodies sensitive to the slightest change. Since I cut down from 150 mg to 75mg, I also experienced nausea, dizziness, and vomittng so my pdoc suggested I do a more gradual reduction by taking out a few granules each day out of the 75 mg capsule before dropping to the 37 mg capsules. Also, I don't know if you are having any breakthrough anxiety related to the withdrawal but he suggested I continue with 1 mg ativan to alleviate anxiety. He stated that the withdrawal effects of the effexor could last up to two weeks after the last dose. I have started Lexapro a week ago, which is helping, but I hope I will feel the full benefits by the time I am off the effexor. If your nausea is really bad, I read in an earlier post that there is a medication used to treat hyperemesis in pregnant women that may be effective. The name escapes me but you doc should know.
Keep me posted and continue to hang in there, you will get through this first trimester and the effexor withdrawals...I'll be right there with you.
Nicole
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