Posted by Racer on November 9, 2000, at 20:36:22
In reply to effexor, posted by trobyn on November 9, 2000, at 13:53:37
Why does your doctor want you on ADs for a short time?
I'm asking because there have been studies suggesting that taking ADs for less than 2 years can both increase the risk of recurrance and decrease the chance of the same drug working again.
Other than those questions, I'd say there are some withdrawal symptoms from most ADs, some worse than others. Effexor may have wretched withdrawal symptoms, but it has very few side effects for most people.
Basically, it's a case of six of one, half dozen of another. One drug may be easier to stop taking, but have rotten side effects while you're on it. The other drug may be a bear to withdraw from, but relatively benign while you take it.
Good luck!
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