EFFEXOR XR ANYONE?
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EFFEXOR XR ANYONE?
| Wed, 01-12-2005 - 9:19pm |
hello! I hope everyone is doing well. Anyone ever taken effexor xr or on it right now?? I have been on it for 6 months or so and I am a lil worried about the tuff time some people say they had getting off of it. I don't think I will be on it much longer and wondered if anyone has any advice about getting off, and also if it has helped u.
It has helped I think, but wanted to hear others experiences. thanks
lil tigger

I took Effexor XR for nearly two years. In December I think my body's tolerance changed, or I needed to change my doseage, or something, because I rapidly stopped feeling the affects of the medicine. Throughout the month, I started crashing, and came to the lowest low right after New Years. Whatever you do, do not stop taking this medication cold turkey. It causes havoc on your emotions. Take your doctor's recommendation as to how to tapper off the meds, probably going down in doses each week so that your body does not go into shock of lack of chemicals.
Oh, and a year ago, I accidentally missed a few pills and found myself crying uncontrollably and felt pretty miserable for a couple of days afterwards, until I realized what had happened.
It's scary stuff to mess around with. Ask your doctor for assistance.
Thanks for listening, and good luck to you.
Daisy