Posted by Salty_Dog on January 9, 2004, at 0:00:34
In reply to Re: Glad to be OFF EFFEXOR!! » melley, posted by tetheredcat on January 8, 2004, at 21:52:47
> I stumbled across this message board when i was looking for clues as to what effects i might notice coming off of effexor. ive been taking it just over a year now, 150 mg of effexor xr. when i called my doctor for a refill she said i had to make an appointment first and see her for a follow up- even though i told her i was all out and it takes at least two weeks to get in to see her!!!
> so ... i started researching since i dont know how else to get a refill. ive been dizzy the past two days. with weird bursts of some kind of tingling in my head off and on. i dont even know how to describe it! im nauseous and have NO motivation to do anything. i want to crawl into bed and sleep! im not too emotional.. but after all ive been reading im afraid-very. im a new LVP and can not afford to lose my new job!
> i dont really want to go back on effexor now that ive read so much and havent had it for 4 days. i had planned to get off it sometime mid-2004. i want to have a child at some point. i want my life back. though it helped when it was needed, the longer i took it, the more i resented it. the moodiness was off and on, with euphoric highs and heart wrenching lows. i didnt see a point in taking it any longer. i plan to talk to my therapist and the psychiatrist she works with and see what they recommend as well to help get me through this. i have a lot of support on the home front, but im afraid of the physical sfx. well, im sorry for this LONG post. im looking for someone that can relate. thank you for reading.
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> > Just thought I'd check back in. I've been off effexor since June. What a difference! I think effexor is truly an evil drug. I am now on lexapro--a nice gentle drug that still leaves you with feelings. I think with effexor affecting two parts of your brain it is no wonder it is a dangerous drug.
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>I am so sorry you are going through this. There are several options:
1. Talk to your Pharmacist, (S)he can issue emergency meds and call your Dr. on your behalf.
2. Make an emergency appointment with your Dr. as this can led to very bad outcomes.
3. Go to the ER. That will embarase the Dr. enough to listen to you, plus the ER will give you meds. Don't mention any thoughts you are not having, it could be most incoveinent.Good luck,
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