Posted by Smileyjil on August 21, 2004, at 19:37:20
In reply to Anyone had success on Effexor XR? , posted by jp on October 24, 1999, at 14:59:14
I was on Effexor for a little over 3 months, starting at 37.5mg and ending up at 150mg. Though it did seem to help with anxiety and depression etc. I often felt groggy and so decided that I would get off it. My doctor weened me off within three weeks, dropping to 75mg the first week and then down to 37.5mg by the end. Sadly, I did not react well and had major withdrawal symptoms. Those symptoms were and are nausea, dizziness, light-headedness, bad headaches and basically an overall feeling of misery. Subsequently, the doctor put me BACK ON Effexor at 37.5mg and instructed me to take an 18mg dose for the week following. Now, I do feel a little better but not the way I normally should do. I seem to be still experiencing withdrawal symptoms. Is this normal, and how long will it take to end? Does anyone think that my doctor gave me the right instructions to go back on Effexor? He feels that by the time I finish this last dose, I won't have any more withdrawal symptoms.
I would really appreciate anyone who can help me on this. Any answers or advice would be great as I am really needing some. Thank you so much.
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