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Posted by raissa on January 2, 2005, at 1:06:43
I recently quit taking effexor and though I tapered over several weeks, I don't think it was slow enough. (I didn't consult a doctor, was just running out of it and decided I don't want/need to be on meds anymore). I've been completely off it for over a week and I'm nauseous and dizzy and crying all the time. I guess it's been officially out of my system for a while now. How much longer will I feel like sh*t? It's not an option for me to get a buffer dose of Prozac and the benadryl doesn't seem to be making a difference. I need to function!
Posted by anneL on January 2, 2005, at 10:53:00
In reply to Effexor Withdrawal -- How long does it last???, posted by raissa on January 2, 2005, at 1:06:43
Your symptoms sound absolutely horrible. How do you cope? Any given individual will have their own unique experience in terms of the relative ease or dis-ease of getting off of Effexor. In other words, no one can tell you how long the symptoms will last.
Generic or brand name Prozac, 1 tablet, which could be obtained as a sample from a GP, gynecologist (Sarafem is Prozac), or Pdoc might take care of the problems you are currently experiencing. If none of your care providers have samples, a script for 1 generic Prozac capsule would be inexpensive and may be worth every penny.
Prozac seems to be the only thing that helps when one has followed a reasonable taper schedule and still experiences withdrawal symptoms.
Feeling crappy as you do, I urge you to get creative to obtain 1 free Prozac capsule as a sample or pay for 1 capsule if a sample is not available. Benedryl and Prozac seem to be the two agents that help with this problem.
Posted by KaraS on January 2, 2005, at 14:36:10
In reply to Effexor Withdrawal -- How long does it last???, posted by raissa on January 2, 2005, at 1:06:43
I agree with the previous poster. Prozac is the best help but other SSRIs can help as well. Do you have any of them at home? I actually used a little bit of Cymbalta for a few days at the end of my withdrawal and, even though that has a relatively short half-life, it still worked perfectly for me. (1 Prozac would have done the trick but with the Cymbalta I needed to take it for a few days.) Good luck!!
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