Here is my timeline of Effexor usage -
- 7 days on 37.5 mg
- 2 days on 75 mg
I am REALLY tempted to go cold turkey at this point (even though my psychiatrist did advise me to taper down to 37.5mg for 4 days first) since this medication is turning me into a zombie with no emotions at all. Can I get some practical answers to the question of "how severe will my withdraws be if I quit 75 right now, considering that I have only been on this medication for 9 days?" I am not going to appreciate any answers that say "please just listen to your psychiatrist and do what he says". I know that that is what you are "supposed" to do but please just tell me what you think the difference will be between me quitting right now and quitting after 4 more days of 37.5. Will appreciate it.
Quitting Effexor at 75 after roughly a week?
Question posted by MyLostSoul on 10 March 2022
Last updated on 12 March 2022 by janiebme
Answers
Hi LostSoul-
You are not lost. You know what is best for you. Botton line..according to you it is not worth taking it. If you feel strongly that you should quit now, make that choice. Talk honesty to you psych doc. You can tell him you are going to quit cold turkey and ask him what the consequences may be. If you want to quit now remember that you are telling him, you are not asking for his permission. Be prepared for the side effects of withdrawal. You may have some or none of them. They are listed on-line. If you can let me know how it goes. Best to YOU.
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