Posted by PaulW on April 12, 2001, at 16:31:13
In reply to Everyone's gonna yell at me, posted by Michele on April 12, 2001, at 15:49:26
> Hi all. I'm not sure who or who has not followed my posts from above..... but I'm quitting the Effexor xr today.... cold turkey. I know, I know, I know all about the withdrawal effects. I have my prozac and benadryl if needed. Now is the time to do it cuz I'm off work for another month. I don't think drugs is the way for me to go. I'm the type of person who has side effects from advil. I spend so much time obsessing about what this is going to do to me. If I decide to go back on... I'll start with a milder one. I don't think I should have been given this as a first time AD. Oh well... I know I'm in for it... but I'm the type of person that thinks if something is screwing with my body... get it out as soon as possible... that's just me.... I know what your all gonna say. I can't take these side effects anymore and I've given it ample time. I'm glad for this post tho..... it warned me what to expect in the upcoming weeks.... so I'm ready. I'm even going to stay at a friends for a while. Please wish me luck! Thanks everyone for all you advice along the way. Don't think me a looser for giving up on it.... I just have to find another way that suits me better. Michele
Michele
Paul here, we briefly exchanged FXR indecision a couple of days back. i hope all goes well with you.
I've decided to give it another week ( which will take me up to 7 weeks and a bit- 3 on 150mg) but am still not convinced.James ,if you're reading, I'd be interested in what you have to say. The side effects are just the right side of deblitating and today, my mood has lightened somewhat.
Best of luck to you all
Paul
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