Posted by Ieva on February 20, 2004, at 14:03:31
In reply to Re: Effexor W/D's, Wellbutrin problems, NO SEX DRIVE! » Ieva, posted by Clayton on February 17, 2004, at 20:17:59
Hey, after posting my last I just wanted to let you all know that I decided to give in, after having gone cold turkey off of 225mg Eff XR, and go back on a 75mg dose to start my "tapering off" process. I just could not bear the WD's which were getting pretty severe. I was nauseous 24/7 and couldn't eat; had very bad vertigo and "zaps"; dizziness, etc.. the list goes on. I, too, was like a few of you that are so anti-putting-this-horrible-substance-back-in-your-body, and the idea mortified me. I called my doctor, whom I had not told that I stopped taking it, and he immediately recommended going back on and tapering off, for relief of symptoms. I took one 75mg pill yesterday and within the hour noticed that the vertigo was less intense and more bearable. Today I took another and again, my WD's are less intense-nausea near gone and I can eat again without getting too sick. I can't tell you what a difference it has made! Don't get me wrong, it was a huge decision and one that came with it's fair share of guilt for having "betrayed my body" twice. But in the end, I know I will be tapered off of Effexor completely, and if that means having to go on for a couple weeks to a month longer, that is a means to an end.
For those with severe symptoms and are ADAMANT about not restarting this underestimated drug, PLEASE RECONSIDER YOUR DECISION! The relief you feel from the horror you've been experiencing will be worth it! Thanks everyone for the info and support!!
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