Posted by SunnyGirl on August 6, 2003, at 20:40:41
In reply to Re: Effexor - how best to come off it, posted by linkadge on August 6, 2003, at 20:10:42
> Thats a good question but I don't really know.
>
> I'm sure you could count them. :)
>
> or even take an estimate.
>
>
> This is a procedure my friend did, not
> me. He had great sucess with it. If I
> talk to him I'll ask him how many
> are inside.
>
> I would say that you would want to reduce
> over a period of 4-5 months. I know the
> tendancy is to want to rid yourself of
> it. Especially when you see it as a bad
> thing. It does depend on how long you have
> taken it for as well.
>
> And remember you need to *replace* the medication
> with something else. You cannot just stop taking it (or you wont feel like you're making progress) Replace it an exercise program, vaulenteering, hot tub, vitamin/nutrition, something-anything.
>
>
> Good Luck
>
> LinkadgeMany thanks Linkadge - esp for the comment about 4 - 5 months to come off, I always want to run before I can walk!! Talking of which, walking has always been a grt help in the past, so I'm planning on getting back into that again to help as I come off the FXR.
V best of luck to anyone who's coming off this stuff, its a pain, but we can do it!!!!
:D Judi
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