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Re: Effexor and Alcohol

Posted by jannbeau on October 2, 2002, at 11:25:07

In reply to Re: Effexor and Alcohol, posted by Alara on October 2, 2002, at 1:25:21

> Alara, GOOD for YOU!!! and good luck! My son is a long-time member of AA and we both credit that organization with saving his very life! You can outgrow the organization, but it takes a while; meantime, it's a good start for many who need some support at a difficult time in their lives.

God Bless,
Jannbeau

A few weeks ago I wrote about a decrease in my alcohol cravings after coming off Effexor. Here's a quick update:
>
> The late afternoon cravings did return around 3 weeks after quitting Effexor. This contradicts my little theory about the short half-life of Effexor causing a seretonin low in the afternoon. (I just wanted to say this to avoid giving the drug any more bad press than it deserves!) In the end, I attributed my abstinence to good old withdrawal.
>
> In my case, there may still have been some connection between the drinking and the Effexor. Six weeks after my withdrawal, I am drinking 60-70% less than before and have been going to bed sober! I have re-addressed my problem and am doing something about it.
>
> Thanks for listening, and good luck to anyone else who finds themselves in the same boat!
>
> Alara
>


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