Posted by bossfan on January 15, 2005, at 21:35:24
In reply to Re: Effexor Withdrawl - I did it, so can you » msbarker2u, posted by David55 on January 15, 2005, at 16:08:04
I am so relieved to have found this site and this particular thread!
I thought I was going nuts. My psychiatrist switched my meds - 150mg Effexor XL every day to Prozac. I "tapered" from 150 to 75mg for 2 days to one day w/ nothing and then start 20mg Prozac.
Everything was going fine until last night. I'm on day #2 of 20mg Prozac. The DIZZINESS, sleeping like a fiend, nightmares, chills and numb lips are horrible.
After reading the other posts on this thread, I went right to the medicine cabinet and took 75mg of Effexor and will continue to until I can call my doc on Tuesday. I think I need a more gradual taper.
I have a husband and kids. I'm supposed to drive. How can I do this when I constantly dizzy? I have slept most of the day and the dreams are freaky, vivid. My husband isn't the most supportive. He rolls his eyes when I told him I couldn't go to a party with his work colleagues tonight. He went without me and I came online to see if anyone else had wierd withdrawal.
Thanks to all of you and your posts. It has really helped me understand what I am going thru!
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