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Effexor XR Withdrawals
by stacyb23, Aug 21, 2007 09:14PM
I have been on Effexor XR since 2003, a couple of years ago I had to try to wean myself off the medicine do to my insurance company only covering generic medicines, and when I did so, I followed the doctors strict orders........I slowly weaned myself off for over 5 wks.......two days after the 5 wks, it was a nightmare!! Uncontrollable crying, very dizzy, to the point where I couldn't drive!! It was the worst thing ever, so I had to come up witht he cash to pay for the medicine and get back on it, or else I think I would have died seriously........these symtoms happen to me even if I miss one dose of the medicine as well........I am on 125 milligrams a day.......could someone please tell me what is going on for this to do this to me when I miss a dose or try to wean off of it?? I have asked a few doctors and I honestly think they do not believe me!!! Thank you!
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If you dont mind me asking,why do you want to stop the med? I know that in the past I would quit my meds as soon as I started to feel better thinking I didnt need them anymore but it was the meds making feel normal so needless to say I spiralled back into bi polar hell.
So I hope this helps let me know how it goes for you.
Love Venora