Posted by awatts on November 15, 2003, at 16:10:13
In reply to Ohmygawd I feel so stupid, posted by Jasper on November 12, 2003, at 15:12:50
> Well, wasn't I surprised to discover today (only two hours ago) that my Effexor addiction is REAL and much more serious than I ever imagined. I've been on Efffexor XR 75mg for about five years now. My mental health has come together nicely over that period. No more depression... no more illegal drug use... no more alcohol... great marriage... beautiful baby girl... etc. etc. everything's going great. Well almost. I started to have a sneaking suspicion that my ever present anxiety disorder and rising blood pressure were being caused by the Effexor.
I'm no doctor, so I'll just offer my thoughts on your situation. Why are you quiting Effexor? Sounds like it changed your life for the better. Consider controling the anxiety and blood pressure by other means. That's what I did. A low dose of Inderal dropped my BP right back down, and 0.5mg of Klonopin twice a day controls the additional anxiety caused by 150mg of Effexor XR.
Effexor gave me my life back. Don't blow it just because you fear "addiction". Think about what you may be giving up by quiting a drug that really works for you.
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