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Posted by cubic_me on August 9, 2005, at 12:32:45
I've tapered down my Effexor dose from 225mgXR to nearly nothing, but I can't seem to go from nearly nothing to actually nothing without feeling horrendous. Any tips for those last few bits of powdered tablet?
Posted by AmandaEffexorScks on August 11, 2005, at 23:41:58
In reply to How did you come off the last few grams of effexor, posted by cubic_me on August 9, 2005, at 12:32:45
I'm living through Effexor withdrawal without tapering. My dose was Effexor XR 150 mg. everyday for maybe 4-5 years? I went cold turkey and I'm on day 6. I will never touch another granule of Effexor.
From what I've read on message boards, even tapering doesn't forgive the BRUTAL withdrawal symptoms. I say get in a mind set where you know the first 3-4 days are going to be nasty and endless, but know you'll get through it. It really helped me to read these boards when I thought I wasn't going to get through. BUt I'm on day 6 and finally seeing the light at the end of the tunnel. Today's theme is moments of crying but I feel better after. I certainly am not back to myself by any means, maybe 60% but I'll take it.
There is some great advice, I think, by rabble_rouser re vitamin/amino supplements in preparation for and during the withdrawals. I've also had a bit of success w/ acupuncture and herbs. Not that "herb" but I've also heard that's good for nausea, etc. I'm not above anything at this point.
Good luck and if there's anything more I can do for you, let me know.
Amanda
Posted by apenname on August 22, 2005, at 20:26:18
In reply to Re: How did you come off the last few grams of effexor, posted by AmandaEffexorScks on August 11, 2005, at 23:41:58
I did the tapering after 3 days of dizziness (from the 37.5mg to 0 drop) and had no "brutal" symptoms. It was the right solution for me, it took time but allowed me to be a normal human during the process. I also was taking multivitamins which may have helped.
SLS has posts which warn about concerns with worse or extended withdrawal from cold turkey (I'm working from memory here). I've also read at least one anecdote about suicide thoughts during cold turkey, and between that and the severity of the symptoms one gets, it is not worth it in my opinion.
Good luck with your withdrawal, whatever you choose!
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