Posted by PW on February 1, 2005, at 15:13:27
In reply to Effexor withdrawal symptoms!, posted by Becky on October 2, 1999, at 22:03:30
I have been on 75mg of EffexorXR for a year and two months. Had never used any other meds before, except for allergies.
I initially went on it because anxiety had gripped a hold of my life, inexplicably and out of the blue.
EffexorXR worked like a charm, and I never experienced any side effects while on it.
My gynecologist suggested that since I am doing so well, since I never had any prior history of depression, that I might want to taper off of it and see how I do.
I started half doses three days ago and have experienced no adverse effects whatsoever. She recommended I do 37.5 daily for two weeks, then every other day for two weeks, then be off completely.
Would I have felt side effects by now, or is it too soon? I am dreading, from all I've read on this board...
~Pat White
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