Posted by cmcdougall on December 11, 2001, at 10:01:07
In reply to I just stumbled accross another good article, posted by DMC on December 10, 2001, at 23:14:21
> I've seen some interest in these types of articles which apparently need increased exposure.
>
> http://enw.org/Research-SSRI.htmI just went through HORRIBLE withdrawal from EffexorXR. I took 300mg for about 18 months. Over 4 weeks I slowly decreased the Effexor while slowly adding Celexa. I ended up having a complete "nervous breakdown". Non-stop SEVERE headaches, jitters, crying, body aches, and on and on. This lasted about 6 weeks and it was hell. I eventually ended up in the hospital psych ward.
Definately, more information needs to be given to doctors and patients about the potential danger of SSRI withdrawal. AND, I think much more attention needs to be paid when patients are coming off these powerful drugs. I would have appreciated knowing what to expect, and maybe my poor husband wouldn't have been so freaked out.
I'm new to this board and really love it. Thank you all.
Carly
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