Posted by Analine on March 25, 2002, at 16:49:41
In reply to Effexor withdrawal again!, posted by turalizz on March 25, 2002, at 14:10:01
Hi cem, congrats for feeling ready to come off your medication :) I'm so happy for you!!
With regards to the withdrawals, I know exactly how you feel. I am in the process of withdrawing also but because I take capsules I have one day on the 75mg Effexor, 2 days off. I so know where you're coming from with the weird vertigo feeling. I almost feel like I'm drunk ALL day and I can't drive anywhere or do anything too strenuous - it's very frustrating !!!
I'm sorry I can't say how long it will go on for, but I hope it's not too long or I might be tempted to just go back on them, just like an addict.
I WAS told by my doctor to just hang in there and that it will only last a few weeks or so (only!!!) and this seems to make sense.
I hope it all goes well for you. Hang in there with the awful withdrawals, I'm sure they can't get any WORSE!! :)
Love,
ana
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