Posted by jack smith on May 13, 2003, at 18:16:58
In reply to Re: I'm off of Effexor after three long years. How?, posted by Taylor123 on May 13, 2003, at 16:53:45
> I just wanted to share my anxiety, as I am on 225mg (extended release) Effexor and have been for almost 1 year at that dose.
> I want out.
> My pdoc won't have it, concerned that I will fall back down to the depths of hell (severe depression) but I am worried what it is doing to me, and if I will ever eventually ever be able to get off it.Your Pdoc's concerns are well taken. I think he has a point BUT in the end the decision to stay on meds should be your decision and if you do decide to get off effexor, I suggest you find a different doctor willing to help you out.
> Do you have any more feedback about the cirumstances of your withdrawal... would you recommened checking into hospital to come off it with proffessional support?
>I don't think you should just assume that you will have horrible effexor withdrawl. I doubt you will need to be hospitalized. There is a lot of sensationalism on this website about Effexor. It is a good and safe drug and if handled correctly, withdrawl is not that bad.
Check out this post. It is by an old poster here who had treated people for symptoms of effexor withdrawl. I suggest if you want to get off effexor and you have problems to follow the advice of this post.
http://www.dr-bob.org/babble/20011213/msgs/87523.html
Good luck and be well,
JACK
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