Effexor XR? I was on Effexor XR (150 mg daily) for about 6-8 months. I suffer from Post Traumatic Stress Disorder, anxiety and bipolar depression.
I'm addicted to this drug and I try to wean them, and I think to get medicines together?
The opinions, thoughts, concerns or suggestions?
I take Effexor and I went off of it in the past. There will be some questions to retire, just like the symptoms that you might get when you miss a dose. A very common one is brain shock when you feel like you've been hit by a jolt of electricity. Unpleasant. I had them for about a month when I got out of Effexor, and I gradually reduce the dose - it was not cold in Turkey. The best is to ask your doctor to help you with this and expect a mild discomfort.
As happens on all your medicines. My summer there. I have schizoaffective and during the difficult times I went off my medication because I thought they were simply not help. Another option is hooked on drugs is going to your doctor and tell him they do not work and you want to try something totally different. Try to think of a time when you were doing better and remember what medications you are taking you next. Idealist, I know, but things can get pretty dark when we finally leave. Anyway, all the best for you.
ask your doctor is the best way to wean them. I'm also on Effexor XR same dose. I find it useful for the same problems you have, I know that most medications like you have to fade slowly from them, as the beginning of a week with half the dose then half of next week once, maybe ask your doctor if there is another alternative for your condition that you will not find so dependent. Unfortunately I'll never be able to go off a sort of anxiety drugs. hope that helps.
I was given for the diagnoses exactly the same as you ... I was not able to orgasm on her, so I stopped. I went from that Lexapro did wonders, but I could not afford it because of personal financial reasons. Now I only take xanax when needed for my anxiety. I still get mood swings, but I am very functional.
Posted on February 20, 2010.