EFFEXOR XR ANYONE?

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Registered: 06-17-2004
EFFEXOR XR ANYONE?
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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

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Registered: 06-17-2004
Wed, 01-12-2005 - 10:43pm
I was on it for a little over six months. I had to come off of it b/c I'm pregnant. Just make sure they take you off of it VERY SLOWLY!!!! I was on 150mg and it took me over six weeks to come off of it. The only real side effect I had was some dizziness, and somthing I would describe as 'brain spasms'. Nothing horrible, just annoying really.
Lilypie Baby Ticker
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Registered: 04-05-2003
Mon, 01-17-2005 - 1:20pm
Hi,
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