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| mjs812
- Wed Oct 05, 2005 3:45 am |
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4 days ago, according to my doctor's advice, I took my last dose of Effexor 112.5 mg (I had been taking this dose for 2 months). The next day I began taking Wellbutrin XL150mg. My doctor had advised me to switch, as my husband & I will be trying for a baby soon, & doc says Wellbutrin is safer during pregnancy. Since switching meds I have been terribly dizzy & nauseous to the point of not being able to drive - I have had to cancel various appointments & work-related commitments. I cannot keep doing this. My doctor says to "stick it out", that the side effects will go away eventually, but I cannot continue to cancel everything in my life in the meantime. I have changed meds before & NEVER had this happen. How can I get rid of these awful side effects as quickly as possible? I cannot afford to miss any more work.
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| DeLWolcott
- Wed Oct 05, 2005 7:30 pm |
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Antidepressants must be tapered down, period. One AD cannot immediately be replaced by another. Speak to your physician and go over the prescribing information with him/her, especially the section in the literature about proper withdrawal methods and discontinuance syndrome. You can also access this information on the Effexor website at the "Prescribing Information" link.
Good luck and slow tapering!
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