Posted by smejonesy on July 4, 2004, at 17:37:11
I know these posts were a few years ago but i am having an alarming problem with withdrawals from Efexor XR. I was on 75mgs for 6mths, then went up to 150mgs for 6mths. I am back down to 75mgs for the past three months and am now trying to taper off them. I know they have worked wonders for my depression and seeing as this is my first case of depression the doctor and i feel comfortable that i am able to stop medication and see how i go. I dont want to be on medication forever but i cannot stand this vertigo. I read a post that described it perfectly, massive dizziness moving my head from side to side, electric shock feeling in my brain. Its scaring the crap out of me! I have been taking one 75mg every second day, then one every third day and thats as far as i can get without the symptoms getting out of control. How long does this last if you stop completely? I feel so dependant on this and i hate that. One bout of depression shouldn't mean you need to take these forever. Help!
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