Posted by 4WD on August 5, 2005, at 20:59:21
In reply to Effexor, posted by PamA on August 5, 2005, at 8:50:17
> Hi, I'm new here. I'm just coming off zoloft and starting on Effexor on Sunday. I've been on zoloft 100mgs per day for just short of 5 years. My Dr. wants me to be zoloft free for at least 3 days before taking effexor. I've reduced to 50mg for 2 weeks now and then I'm suppose to start 25 for 2 weeks but I can't do it. I am not doing so well. I can't go anywhere and have no desire to to anything not even to take my next breath. Worst of all I'm anxious about my step children coming for a visit and I'm so angry with myself for that. Will the Effexor help do you think?
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> Thanks for listening I could really use the support from the group.
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> PamPam,
I wonder if your doctor wouldn't let you go ahead and start the Effexor while you continue to taper the Zoloft. My pdoc generally had me taper one while starting up the other. Less of that horrible feeling when the AD starts to leave your system.
Effexor did help me tremendously with anxiety for several years. I don't remember how long it took to help because it was several years ago. Also, I switched directly from Prozac to Effexor with only a few days washout period.
Hang on. Don't feel you have to do more than you feel like doing. This won't last forever. Be gentle with yourself in the meantime.
Marsha
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