It certainly sounds like you have the right idea for tapering off effexor.
I really appreciate the help!
I am down to 75 mg per day from 150mg per day. Alittle nauseated, but I can do it.
Going to drop down to 37 mg soon, and will try your regimen.
I feel so sorry for others going through the same thing.
I wish that all of us will be able to get through it without too much suffering.
In all honesty, I wish I had never started using it!!!
Most Sincerely,
Iola
I have been off for 9 days and have SEVERE diarrhea and upper GI cramps. I am irritable and my mind is cloudy and the slightest thing is setting me off, esp sounds. I have a 4 yr old and 2 yr old and poor things, I have been biting their heads off but I have to believe my going off this nasty drug will be the best thing for us all. Its nasty side effects way out-weigh the benefits. I too am looking for some relief, of at least the physical effects.
I am in the same boat with you. I have been off the meds for one week. I am still dizzy and have the "brain zaps". Luckily I haven't thrown up but I sure feel like I could. I just want someone to help me relieve the symptoms or tell me how long I have to go through this.