I want to get off effexor, but its almost impossible?!
Question: I want to get off effexor, but its almost impossible!?
hi, i have been on effexor xr 75 mg for about 5 yrs now!. i really want to get off of it, as it is causing a bit of a weight problem, and also i just want to be drug free, and well its expensive!. i was able to get off of it when i was pregnant with my second child, and it was pretty bad withdrawl, after i had my second baby i went on celexa, which made things worse, then went back on effexor, as it really does work very very well for me, i have a panic disorder!. so i get panic attacks, but never when i am taking this!. anyways, i want to get off, but even if i miss one dose i can feel it making me sick and dizzy!. so i though cutting down slowly!.
does anybody else have any experiences that they could maybe share of what to do!. i have 3 kids, and i dont know if i could go through the withdrawl, i would just want to sleep for at least a week till it goes away, as i dont do well with nausea!.
i dunno, maybe i should stay on it and suck it up about the weight, as it works wonders as a med!.Www@Answer-Health@Com
does anybody else have any experiences that they could maybe share of what to do!. i have 3 kids, and i dont know if i could go through the withdrawl, i would just want to sleep for at least a week till it goes away, as i dont do well with nausea!.
i dunno, maybe i should stay on it and suck it up about the weight, as it works wonders as a med!.Www@Answer-Health@Com
Answers:
You should be able to go to a doctor and convince him/her that you want to see where you are at w/o the meds!. The doctor can provide you with a week's worth of Prozac and you can quit 'cold turkey' after that!. If you're having trouble sleeping, you can take 300mg of calcium citrate plus 300mg magnesium citrate before you go to bed!.
The quickest (and healthiest) way to lose weight is by fasting!.
Everyone, regardless of their weight, has a spoiled child for a stomach that demands to be fed at least 3 times a day (bedtime snacks are the worst)!.
Begin by having a good breakfast and gulp water when you feel hungry the rest of the day!. Take your kids for an after supper walk (always a good idea)!. Fast once a week and eat fresh fruit and veggies the next day--no greasy stuff!. Your digestive system goes back to that of a baby when you fast!. You'll see what I mean!.
Use your anxiety disorder to exercise and try 5-HTP at 25- 100mg/day to see what it does for you!. You may not need to go back on Effexor if 5-HTP works for you!. It's cheapest online!. I used 5-HTP to go off Effexor cold turkey, but it's a rough ride (max!. dosage 700mg/day)!. If you're not in a rush, go see your doctor and get the Prozac!.Www@Answer-Health@Com
The quickest (and healthiest) way to lose weight is by fasting!.
Everyone, regardless of their weight, has a spoiled child for a stomach that demands to be fed at least 3 times a day (bedtime snacks are the worst)!.
Begin by having a good breakfast and gulp water when you feel hungry the rest of the day!. Take your kids for an after supper walk (always a good idea)!. Fast once a week and eat fresh fruit and veggies the next day--no greasy stuff!. Your digestive system goes back to that of a baby when you fast!. You'll see what I mean!.
Use your anxiety disorder to exercise and try 5-HTP at 25- 100mg/day to see what it does for you!. You may not need to go back on Effexor if 5-HTP works for you!. It's cheapest online!. I used 5-HTP to go off Effexor cold turkey, but it's a rough ride (max!. dosage 700mg/day)!. If you're not in a rush, go see your doctor and get the Prozac!.Www@Answer-Health@Com
Weight gain is a rare side effect of effexor!. The oposite is more common!. Have you considered the effectiveness of the drug may be the cause!? For example, not being nervous or feeling more comfortable might result in you eating more!. You should talk to your doctor about it and possibly just start an exercise program!. You can also ask your doctor about adding a dopamine reuptake inhibitor like Wellbutrin!. That might balance out your weight!. WB can also help with loss of sexual desire which is common with effexor!.Www@Answer-Health@Com
This is not something you should be asking for on a message board! You need to discuss this with the doctor who prescribed your meds!.
Please, seek professional help as you may get dangerous advice here!
EDIT: dear, I wasn't inferring that you had mental problems! When I said seek professional help, I meant your doctor!Www@Answer-Health@Com
Please, seek professional help as you may get dangerous advice here!
EDIT: dear, I wasn't inferring that you had mental problems! When I said seek professional help, I meant your doctor!Www@Answer-Health@Com
What Jill said!.Www@Answer-Health@Com
Cymbalta is a great drug and some people like Nortryptilene (sp!?) i always mispell it for some reason!. anyway, it is very cheap!. ANYTIME you change medication like this you need to be supervised!. Also, I understand wanting to be drug free and without studying your case I would say talk to your doc and see how he can help!. Eventually, you may be able to get off of this and on the other hand it may always be needed!. But who cares if you feel better!. Also, are you talk therapy as well!? Many times once you work throuh the issues you get where you don't need meds!.Www@Answer-Health@Com
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MEDICATIONS!. DIFFICULTY STOPPING PSYCHIATRIC DRUGS are topics in section 1, at ezy build, below, and it is addressed in section 2!. ============== ============== ============== ============= A multidimensional approach to treating depression without medication follows!. All except for no!. (7!.) are safe to use with medication, but not St!. John's wort, because of interactions, and it's sensible to check out anything else first with your doctor!.
(1!.) Take 4 Omega 3 fish oil supplements, daily: (certified free of mercury) it is best if consumed with an antioxidant, such as an orange, or grapefruit, or their FRESHLY SQUEEZED juice!. If vitamin E is added, it should be certified as being 100% from natural sources, or it may be synthetic: avoid it!.
(2!.) Work up slowly to at least 20 minutes minutes of exercise, daily, or 30 - 60 mns, 5 times weekly!. Too much exercise can cause stress, which isn't wanted when dealing with depression!.
(3!.) Occupational therapy (keeping busy allows little time for unproductive introspection, and keeps mental activity out of less desirable areas of the brain)!.
(4!.) Use daily, one of the relaxation methods in sections 2, 2!.c, 2!.i, or 11, and/or yoga, Tai Chi, and/or the EFT, in sections 2!.q, 2!.o, and section 53, at http://www!.ezy-build!.net/!. (!.net!.nz/~shaneris) [Type, and enter the following URL, in the usual manner: h t t p : / / w w w !. e z y - b u i l d !. n e t !. n z / ~ s h a n e r i s ] whichever works best for you!.
(5!.) Initially, at least, some form of counselling, preferably either Cognitive Behavio(u)ral Therapy, or Rational Emotive Behavio(u)ral Therapy!.
(6!.) Maintain a mood chart, and daily activities schedule, as per page Z!.12, in section 2, at ezy build!.
(7!.) As options, if desired, either a known, effective herbal remedy, such as St!. John's wort, 900 mg (standardised hypericin content) 3 times daily, or supplements, such as SAMe, taken with a vitamin B complex which is certified as being 100% of natural origin, or Inositol (from vitamin and health food stores, some supermarkets, or mail order: view section 55)!.
Also, 80% of people in the Western world have low magnesium levels, and these are known to cause depression & anxiety!. Try the magnesium supplement types shown in http://www!.real-depression-help!.com/ Some of these will be available in pharmacies, or supermarkets!.
An improvement can be noticed in as little as a week, if a deficiency is the cause!. Also, iodised salt is preferable to regular salt!. This is a shortened version of the much more comprehensive post, which may be seen on page Z!.12, in section 2 of ezy build, above, but to gain full appreciation, it's really best to view the whole of section 2!. ~~~ If you are already taking antidepressants, and want to use the wort, I suggest that you taper off the antidepressant, over at least 2 weeks, with medical advice as to how long to take, before beginning the wort!.Www@Answer-Health@Com
MEDICATIONS!. DIFFICULTY STOPPING PSYCHIATRIC DRUGS are topics in section 1, at ezy build, below, and it is addressed in section 2!. ============== ============== ============== ============= A multidimensional approach to treating depression without medication follows!. All except for no!. (7!.) are safe to use with medication, but not St!. John's wort, because of interactions, and it's sensible to check out anything else first with your doctor!.
(1!.) Take 4 Omega 3 fish oil supplements, daily: (certified free of mercury) it is best if consumed with an antioxidant, such as an orange, or grapefruit, or their FRESHLY SQUEEZED juice!. If vitamin E is added, it should be certified as being 100% from natural sources, or it may be synthetic: avoid it!.
(2!.) Work up slowly to at least 20 minutes minutes of exercise, daily, or 30 - 60 mns, 5 times weekly!. Too much exercise can cause stress, which isn't wanted when dealing with depression!.
(3!.) Occupational therapy (keeping busy allows little time for unproductive introspection, and keeps mental activity out of less desirable areas of the brain)!.
(4!.) Use daily, one of the relaxation methods in sections 2, 2!.c, 2!.i, or 11, and/or yoga, Tai Chi, and/or the EFT, in sections 2!.q, 2!.o, and section 53, at http://www!.ezy-build!.net/!. (!.net!.nz/~shaneris) [Type, and enter the following URL, in the usual manner: h t t p : / / w w w !. e z y - b u i l d !. n e t !. n z / ~ s h a n e r i s ] whichever works best for you!.
(5!.) Initially, at least, some form of counselling, preferably either Cognitive Behavio(u)ral Therapy, or Rational Emotive Behavio(u)ral Therapy!.
(6!.) Maintain a mood chart, and daily activities schedule, as per page Z!.12, in section 2, at ezy build!.
(7!.) As options, if desired, either a known, effective herbal remedy, such as St!. John's wort, 900 mg (standardised hypericin content) 3 times daily, or supplements, such as SAMe, taken with a vitamin B complex which is certified as being 100% of natural origin, or Inositol (from vitamin and health food stores, some supermarkets, or mail order: view section 55)!.
Also, 80% of people in the Western world have low magnesium levels, and these are known to cause depression & anxiety!. Try the magnesium supplement types shown in http://www!.real-depression-help!.com/ Some of these will be available in pharmacies, or supermarkets!.
An improvement can be noticed in as little as a week, if a deficiency is the cause!. Also, iodised salt is preferable to regular salt!. This is a shortened version of the much more comprehensive post, which may be seen on page Z!.12, in section 2 of ezy build, above, but to gain full appreciation, it's really best to view the whole of section 2!. ~~~ If you are already taking antidepressants, and want to use the wort, I suggest that you taper off the antidepressant, over at least 2 weeks, with medical advice as to how long to take, before beginning the wort!.Www@Answer-Health@Com