Posted by KimberlyDi on November 13, 2003, at 15:36:33
In reply to Re: Effexor XR Experiences, Withdrawals and Thoughts, posted by on-the-wave on November 13, 2003, at 13:15:20
otw:
I made the 300 to 225 drop at the beginning of October 2003. I noticed the difference by the 4th day. During almost all my drops, my moodiness has increased and waves of depression wiped me out. Then things would even out and I would feel better.
I think the mood swings have nothing to do with coping skills learned during the "drug vacation" from depression. The brain's flow of chemicals will have to adjust, and every adjustment will probably mess with our emotions.
Bummer!300 to 225 is probably safe but unpleasant. I think 37.5mg a week drops would be the easiest to manage if you had the luxury of taking 2-3 months to withdrawal.
Don't be too afraid. I'm down from 300mgs to 75mgs a day so far. I've kept my sanity (i think!).
:) KDi in TX
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