[Wa...] Posted June 22, 2016 Share Posted June 22, 2016 hello friends, I have cut my dose of 75mgs to 37.5 because I figure I am still in terrible w/d anyway so maybe just get off the a/d also. I have gained so much weight from being bedridden most of the time and Effexor slows down your metabolism. I hope I can handle this. anyone out there been on Effexor? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
[do...] Posted June 22, 2016 Share Posted June 22, 2016 Yes. I've C/T'd Effexor once. I really don't recommend it. It's supposed to be one of the worst ADs to taper. I had brain zaps until I reinstated and tapered properly. Also, I don't recommend cutting your AD if you're still bed ridden. I am too, and I attempted to cut my prozac out since I figured I "couldn't suffer any more than I already was." I was wrong. I went into a black hole of despair. It's your choice of course, but as someone who (like you) is still bed ridden from WD... It's a risky move. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
[Wa...] Posted June 22, 2016 Author Share Posted June 22, 2016 how is your pain now? I see that you had unbearable pain? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
[NY...] Posted June 22, 2016 Share Posted June 22, 2016 I also CTed Effexor, about 5 years ago. Awful experience. Brain zaps, fatigue, and crushing depression for about a month and a half. I can't imagine doing it while tapering from benzos. Easy does it. WR Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
[do...] Posted June 23, 2016 Share Posted June 23, 2016 how is your pain now? I see that you had unbearable pain? Sorry. I should have mentioned that this was over 7 years ago. My pain right now has nothing to do with Effexor. Pure benzo-induced. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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