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Posted by Scunningham on April 7, 2001, at 18:27:23
I have been reading the posts and wanted to provide a positive story.
I am a 32 year old woman. I am taking effexor XR (extended release) at 75.5mg. I started on 35.5mg at one week. I am being treated for mild depression and chronic pain related to a sporting injury.
This is my second time on effexor - by CHOICE - not due to withdrawal symptoms.
This first time I was on it for three months. I tapered for a week at 35mg. Two days after my last pill I experienced some dizziness and sweating. I phoned the doctor and was told that this is typical and it would go away in about 5 days. She was right. The sysmptoms cleared up in 5 days.
Seven months later I have decided that I wanted to be on the drug again due to a set back with the injury. Same plan - 35mg for a week and then 75mg. Things are going well.
I am shocked at some of the reported doses in this forum. 300mg? 600mg? I would think that the amount of the drug would have some relation to the withdrawal symptoms. I plan on staying on the drug for 4 or 5 months. I will let you know what the withdrawal experience is the second time around. Based on my experience of going on and off the drug I have reccommended it to others. I do have a friend who has been on it for 2 years and is unable to go off due to the symptoms described in many of the postings.
Best of luck to all of you.
Posted by SalArmy4me on April 8, 2001, at 3:29:39
In reply to Effexor - Successful Withdrawal, posted by Scunningham on April 7, 2001, at 18:27:23
I believe that you will be able to live your life exactly how you want to live it without going off the Effexor and worrying about withdrawals.
Posted by Kathi on April 9, 2001, at 8:05:14
In reply to Effexor - Successful Withdrawal, posted by Scunningham on April 7, 2001, at 18:27:23
> I have been reading the posts and wanted to provide a positive story.
>
> I am a 32 year old woman. I am taking effexor XR (extended release) at 75.5mg. I started on 35.5mg at one week. I am being treated for mild depression and chronic pain related to a sporting injury.
>
> This is my second time on effexor - by CHOICE - not due to withdrawal symptoms.
>
> This first time I was on it for three months. I tapered for a week at 35mg. Two days after my last pill I experienced some dizziness and sweating. I phoned the doctor and was told that this is typical and it would go away in about 5 days. She was right. The sysmptoms cleared up in 5 days.
>
> Seven months later I have decided that I wanted to be on the drug again due to a set back with the injury. Same plan - 35mg for a week and then 75mg. Things are going well.
>
> I am shocked at some of the reported doses in this forum. 300mg? 600mg? I would think that the amount of the drug would have some relation to the withdrawal symptoms. I plan on staying on the drug for 4 or 5 months. I will let you know what the withdrawal experience is the second time around. Based on my experience of going on and off the drug I have reccommended it to others. I do have a friend who has been on it for 2 years and is unable to go off due to the symptoms described in many of the postings.
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> Best of luck to all of you.
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>Just a little note: I really believe it has to do with each individual body chemistry as to how the withdrawl effects us. I was only on 37.5 and I experienced intense symptoms. From what I have been reading, most people do get these symptoms, but there are a lucky few who only get the mild ones. It's what works for you. Good luck!! Kathi(karen)
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