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I don’t think this forum is for people to be condescending and rude. And not only do I have over 30 years dealing with anti depressants but I also am
A medical professional are you? You seem to think you know more than I do just for no reason. Have you ever tapered off Effexor? Not matter how you do it it is the worst hell to go through. And it was a dr that used the 2 week Prozac bridge and it saved me and many many others from going through that hell. Everyone absolutely will have an easier time going off prozac as it has a 5 day half life where Effexor is only hours which is why one missed dose and your brain is zapping and you have severe dizziness. Also prozac takes its time to fully leave your system, 25 days so it’s much gentler then the 4 days Effexor leaves your system completely. And 10 down to 5 mg to alleviate all the Effexor hell is a million times worth it. So I don’t have to think I know. As do many doctors, usually the better ones

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I’m off Effexor one month today. It’s hell, u r right. I’m no better. There’s no sun in sight. My problem is I can’t go on anything else right now for complicated reasons do there’s nothing to help me. I know everyone is different but I have to get I. A plane in 5 weeks and there’s nothing to convince me that I can. Itching all over, feet burning and itching. Headaches 24/7. Brain zaps. Pain everywhere. No sleep. Any advice for living in hell?