Posted by JAMMER on May 10, 2001, at 14:55:04
It took almost 3 months and 4 attempts to end use of Effexor XR, after ~1.3 yrs
of use at 37.5 and 75 mg. daily use. It was the weaning off the dose down to
~10 mg every day for 1 week, after 18 mg every day 2 weeks which worked. This
was after 3 attempts trying alternating days at 37mg. method (which was
terrible).I'm out of the bag now, it's been 12 days without, and I must say days 4-6 were
not so good. Headache, stupidity, and exhaustion, along with some brain
swooshing and dizzyness. But I've now got my enthusiasm, and desire for life
again. Still early, but I'm optomistic. I Actually worked on several art
projects that have sat for many, many months.Now to see how well blood pressure reduces, so I can end those 2 meds as well.
It was the Effexor that raised it to the point of requiring meds. While
tapering Effexor, B.P.starting dropping. Next few weeks should show if I can
taper off these as well.It was EMDR that really relieved my depressive, anxious mental angst. It was
tough and painful, but the results are outstanding. I've had long term Dys
thymia for many years. It was a surgeons error almost 2 years yrs ago now,
removing the wrong disc in my neck during an ACDF that really sent me into dire
straits...Meds can be helpful, but don't ignore the talk therapy. With the right people
it can be of tremendous help!!!!!!!
My experience proved to me Effexor is
addicting!!!
Best wishes...
-James
poster:JAMMER
thread:62388
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