Posted by SLS on July 12, 2006, at 21:41:01
In reply to Effexor withdrawal: Now what???, posted by jandea on July 12, 2006, at 10:00:36
It is unfortunate that people don't arrive at this site until after they have suffered the consequences of discontinuing medications using methods that are less than optimal. To taper further from 37.5mg, you might consider either taking very small doses several times a day using a flexible-dosing strategy or crossing over to Prozac for a few weeks. The intensity of withdrawal symptoms can be mitigated using Benadryl (diphenhydramine).
Regarding the choice of another antidepressant, Wellbutrin (bupropion) would seem to fit your criteria.
- Scott
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