cold turkey

[Epherdream]

I am on my 5th day cold turkey getting off effexor 75mg after 8 years...Before did this i consulted my dr and told her the method which i was choosing to get off..she was in full support been on them 10 years.Some of the stories on here are so similar..And hope too.

[Epherdream]

Day36.. Sleeping patterns varying..Nausea seems to be getting worse but managing to eat 2 solid meals a day..

[Epherdream]

Thanx for your reply...Im amazed you had no withdrawal symptoms..Yes i am very determined..Great hearing from others who have been on the same ride. I found when a tapered slowly last time i fell into a depressive state.
Yes i have intense side effects this time around cold turkey but have progressed further than tapering slow..33 days today it will be.
Thanks again for your comments

[4Maddie44]

I withdrew very slowly from 150mg Effexor daily, and have had no withdrawal symptoms at all.  I did this with my doctor's support as it was her who suggested it.  Had been on Effexor for 5 years, and anti depressants for over 20 years.  I
  I stopped cold turkey from Effexor once after 4 years, and 2 weeks were bad, but after that OK for a year, but depression came back.  This time I wanted to do it slowly with no withdrawal side effects.

Good luck with your withdrawal.  You seem very determined.  

[Epherdream]

Thanks for your post.. Yes every day seems a little better but the variations of side effects is extraordinary to say the least..Yes it is a huge insult to my body but like you said,patience is a virtue. I am prepared  to go all the way with this regardless of how long it takes.Once again thanks  for your post, it really helps hearing from others.

[nursegirl6572]

I'm glad you seem to be improving a little bit at a time.  Just remember that patience is a virtue when dealing with something like this....it takes to begin with, but when you go cold turkey, it takes even longer for your body to readjust, it's quite an insult to the system.

Keep posting updates, hang in there!

[Epherdream]

i tried the slow tapering first before i decided to go cold turkey..Took a few balls out each day till i got to about 20% but was not prepared for the vicious side effects.so ended back on full dose (75mg) Been on that for 8 years solid  before my decision. I have the support of my Dr. she is monitoring my progress every week. GPs can only do so much and most times have to rely on the web for diagnosis..Valium works for the panic attacks..Nothing works for the brain zaps  but they are bearable.Insomnia again..