Posted by jiggitykid on April 2, 2004, at 7:41:10
In reply to Re: Effexor withdrawal symptoms!, posted by elvenfae on March 31, 2004, at 13:33:12
Hi Jamie,
What happened to your baby is so sad and so preventable if the drug companies would stop HIDING the truth and get it to the doctors! No one should have to go through this horror of withdrawal, especially a tiny baby. I hope that your child is okay now!!
I went cold-turkey. It worked for me, as horrible as it was, but might not be the best decision for you. Please read through the posts here (there are many!) and see how others did it. Some tapered, some counted, some used other drugs (like Prozac or Lexapro), some used marijuana (legal in Cali), some used hydrocodone - there are all kinds of stories here of withdrawal techniques. You need to discuss this with your doctor (who needs to get educated FAST) and decide what is best for you. Have you shared any of the stories here with your doc? I suggest, if he/she isn't aware of this, that you print out the symptoms here that are clearly documented and shared and give them to him/her to make the decision that is best for you. If you feel dismissed or not believed, then perhaps anothe doctor is best for you. Please take care of yourself and be patient with yourself. I hope that you've shared these REAL symptoms with your spouse. You are in my prayers.
> Hi I just read a thread by you regarding Effexor XR withdrawl. I am trying to come off of it right now and I was wondering if you were ever able to do so? Did the capsule counting work? I am only two days in and having a horrible horrible time. I will not sit here and complain to you but I am real scared. My husband is thank goodness hoem today to take care of our son (8 mo old). I can't do this.
> Another thing is- I did experience a horrible time when I had my son -two different doctors told me Effexor XR was safe to take and my son ended up being born dehydrated AND had withdrawl symptoms. Can you imagine a baby experiencing what we have??? I have been so disgusted with this medicine....I just have no words.
> I did sign the petition today though-
> Thanks for your time,
> Jamie
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