Re: Effexor Withdrawal

Posted by Chris on 07/03/05 at 11:14 AM

I have been on varying doses of Errexor XR for 3.5 years, and am now experimenting with lower levels and possibly stopping the drug completely. I agree with everyone on this site in terms of the withdrawal symptoms. This is heavy medication and most of us seem to be surprised by this fact. Granted, the doctors are pill-pushers and run an assembly line, but it is our responsability as adults to do research. That being said, the withdrawal is rough and should not be attempted cold-turkey. That is very dangerous and really irresponsable. I have minor symptoms of dizziness, nausea and irritability but that\'s the price you pay. You can mitigate the symptoms with a practical plan of lowering the dose and patience. If you walk 10 miles into the woods,it will take some time to get out. Good luck.