Posted by kid47 on April 30, 2001, at 11:53:28
In reply to Effexor... Has anyone noticed?, posted by Michele on April 24, 2001, at 20:21:00
Hi Michele. I am 6 days FXR xr free after 13 mos. at 300mg/day. I tapered off reducing the dose by 75mg every 2 weeks. The last week I went to 37.5/day & began Prozac 20mg. as has been suggested. I was fortunate to experience little or no discontinuation fx. I don't know if I would have had the same outcome by quitting cold turkey but I was not willing to risk it. The FXR was the only AD to help my depression & I would use it again if I need it. After 18mos. of non-stop meds I felt well enough to stop almost all psychmeds.(I was also taking Neurontin & Topamax, & still take Klonopin occassionally) I hope you're doing OK. Take care
> I know I'm going to catch it for this.... but I can't help but notice.... When it comes to Effexor... it seems like people feel the same way... wether or not they quit cold turkey... or wean. But weaning seems to draw out the pain?
> Seriously.... I know it goes against the medical logic.. I mean, you'll have less pain by taking smaller doses... and letting your body get used to not having it... but is that really true? Sure, it's true in theory... but looking at this board...I'm not sure it wouldn't be better just to quit cold turkey and get it over with. I definatley wouldn't think that before... but reading all these posts... the weaning doesn't seem to be helping any except in postponing?
> This isn't my opinion necessarily... just what I've observed on both this board... and circle friends. Any comments?
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