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How did you cope with Effexor discontinuation symptoms?
Depression & Anxiety | Last Active: Jun 10, 2021 | Replies (49)Comment receiving replies
Hi
Not sure why a doctor would put you on hold for tapering. Hopefully is working out. I am new to this process
and I am off tapering off Xanax and Lortab. Seems Xanax is the most difficult. I have gone from 8 Lortab per day to 1 and 3 MG or 3 Xanax per day to 1 or 1 mg. The withdrawal is so difficult at this point. I would like to know a few things since I am new to all that is involved. How do you find a good doctor to help you through this all ? Is anyone using cannabis for withdrawal? I am finding it helps especially at night to aid in sleeping.
I am only at 7 weeks of tapering and I am at the very painful point. I understand this will be a long process to going off Benzo’s. I am open to all suggestions and encouragement
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@yellowmoon Welcome to Mayo Clinic Connect, a place to give and get support.
You have already connected with members such as @sears and members like @kevk74 @doorman @jimk849 @cim37343 @elwooodsdad @dryrun50 @cb772 @mariajean03 have discussed this topic in the recent past.
You have are taping off of Xanax and Lortab very quickly and that sounds extremely difficult. Do you think you are suffering unnecessarily? Have you due to tapering too quickly? Have you discussed the side effects with your provider?