Posted by Seraphim on March 29, 2001, at 11:56:08
In reply to Re: Has anyone been on Effexor for longer ....., posted by Julie L on March 29, 2001, at 9:58:00
Julie,
I've been on 300mg of Effexor for two and a half years. My doctor also combined that with 100mg of Elavil. I had no problem eliminating the Elavil about 5 weeks ago. Looking back, I can see how wrong I was to think drug therapy was the answer. I'm down to 125mg of effexor in three weeks. The withdrawal is awful! I'm so sick. I've heard it can last anywhere from several weeks to several months. I'm determined to go quickly and get this out of my system (my choice), so I'll update everyone on my progress. Also, I faxed my psychiatrist many of the postings here, good and bad, including the postings from Leo today. I'll let you know what response I get and what his suggestions are to get some relief; Other than staying on Effexor any longer than absolutely necessary. But I would NEVER have taken even one pill if I knew what I would be going through today. Stay positive, it can't last forever :-)
Seraphim
> All of the studies that I'm reading only involve tests on people that have been on Effexor or Effexor XR for a year or less...
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> One of the studies that Leo posted mentioned breifly that the severity/intensity of the symptoms increased with the longer amount of time that the person was on Effexor.
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> Should I sue my doctor? Why did he leave me on this for so long if its not a common practice?
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> I'd really like to know when the withdrawal symptoms will stop...
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> Julie
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