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| cbb1989
- Wed Mar 05, 2008 9:52 pm |
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I have been on Effexor XR for about 5 years. 3 years ago my physician increased my dosage from 150 mg to 300 mg.
Under my doctors care I am in the process of coming off Effexor XR and am going through what I think are "withdrawals". I feel awful. My lips and tongue are tingling. I am dizzy. I am not able to stay awake. I have extreme aches and pains in my legs and arms. Cannot quench my thirst. Is this normal and how long will this last? I have been in bed for the last 2 days.
My dose schedule has been:
150 mg once a day for 5 days
75 mg once a day for 5 days
37.5 mg once a day for 5 days
37.5 mg every other day for 2 doses
37.5 mg every third day for 2 doses
stop
I am currently on my last dose of 75 mg.
Thank you for your time.
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| Dr. K. Eisele
- Mon Mar 10, 2008 10:22 pm |
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 Dear cbb1989:
Unfortunately, predicting who will have a difficult withdrawal from Effexor XR is not possible. Since you are already so uncomfortable, it would be a good idea to call your physician to ge a new discontinuation schedule that is slower. Some people have to go slower than others.
Best wishes
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