I am being weaned off of my depression medication effexor has anyone else been o!
Question: I am being weaned off of my depression medication effexor has anyone else been on this medication!?
I am being weaned off Effexor it is used for depression I was on it for almost five years and they just lowered my dose by 65mg's!. I have had crazy side effects and im up and down!. I feel gross and tired not to mention irritable!. I almost feel like I cant stand being in my own body!.
Anyone have any insight into this!? Been there done it!? Help!?Www@Answer-Health@Com
Anyone have any insight into this!? Been there done it!? Help!?Www@Answer-Health@Com
Answers:
I have been on effexor since July 08!.
I was put on 75Mg to start, then like most ppl I went down (Negativity State) and my GP decided to double my dosage to 150Mg!.
My symptoms seem to worsen & I realised that I not to state any Negativity (show a Positive Outlook) if not I knew he would increase my dosage!.
So at 6 months I asked if I could downsize my dosage as also my Psychologist thought it would be a good idea!.
So I was downsized to 112!.5mg; which requires 2 different capsules one of which is for 37!.5mg which is only prescribed for 1 month only at a time!. (this is very costly 2 capsules instead of 1)
Alas, on my last visit to my Psychologist I stated I was very emotional & teary (big mistake) he told me that I would not be coming off Effexor for a long time now!.
FYI I was also diagnosed with Type 2 Diabetes in July 08 which has not helped me as it takes time to get this medication right also!.
But, when you add this medication with Effexor, 2 Different BP Medications, Cholesterol Medication, Nexium for my delicate stomach, plus I also have to take Claratyne for Post Nasal Drip & my GP wants me to also take aspirin!.
So, now since being diagnosed with T2 Diabetes My Cholesterol has got higher and I now have and extra type of BP Medication!.
A Walking chemist Shop with Medication costing me over $200/Mth!.
I Hate the side effects of all these medications: Nausea, Diarrhea,Headaches,Body Aches,Shakes,Insomnia, lack of confidence, anxiety, withdrawing from social life,becoming a recluse,Exhaustion,Eating all the wrong things, Confusion, Memory Problems, Dumb stupid actions I made which make no sense, Uselessness, No Confidence, Not wanting to get dressed, Laziness, Over thinking every conversation or scenario, Hopelessness, Undecided all the time!. This past 9 Months has been the worst I have ever encountered!. All I want is to feel somewhere near normal again!Www@Answer-Health@Com
I was put on 75Mg to start, then like most ppl I went down (Negativity State) and my GP decided to double my dosage to 150Mg!.
My symptoms seem to worsen & I realised that I not to state any Negativity (show a Positive Outlook) if not I knew he would increase my dosage!.
So at 6 months I asked if I could downsize my dosage as also my Psychologist thought it would be a good idea!.
So I was downsized to 112!.5mg; which requires 2 different capsules one of which is for 37!.5mg which is only prescribed for 1 month only at a time!. (this is very costly 2 capsules instead of 1)
Alas, on my last visit to my Psychologist I stated I was very emotional & teary (big mistake) he told me that I would not be coming off Effexor for a long time now!.
FYI I was also diagnosed with Type 2 Diabetes in July 08 which has not helped me as it takes time to get this medication right also!.
But, when you add this medication with Effexor, 2 Different BP Medications, Cholesterol Medication, Nexium for my delicate stomach, plus I also have to take Claratyne for Post Nasal Drip & my GP wants me to also take aspirin!.
So, now since being diagnosed with T2 Diabetes My Cholesterol has got higher and I now have and extra type of BP Medication!.
A Walking chemist Shop with Medication costing me over $200/Mth!.
I Hate the side effects of all these medications: Nausea, Diarrhea,Headaches,Body Aches,Shakes,Insomnia, lack of confidence, anxiety, withdrawing from social life,becoming a recluse,Exhaustion,Eating all the wrong things, Confusion, Memory Problems, Dumb stupid actions I made which make no sense, Uselessness, No Confidence, Not wanting to get dressed, Laziness, Over thinking every conversation or scenario, Hopelessness, Undecided all the time!. This past 9 Months has been the worst I have ever encountered!. All I want is to feel somewhere near normal again!Www@Answer-Health@Com
Please there must be something out there to have us feel normal & human again!.Www@Answer-Health@Com