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i'm 32 & have been on effexor rr 150 for 4 1/2 yrs. In june of this year went down to 75mg & i'm doing well. What is the next step to getting off this drug & when. I don't have a great Dr. & want to find the best way to do this. Please help!!
2007-09-04 03:56:07 · 4 answers · asked by daddio 7 in Health ➔ Mental Health
Switch doctors!! Do a DBT and IMR group before you quit.
2007-09-09 08:07:39 · answer #1 · answered by Gay F 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
You have not been on the 75mg of Effexor for very long.
I don't think you should be in a big hurry to stop taking it.
If you don't think you have a very good doctor, so find another one. Once you have done that you can talk about your Effexor with the new one. Good Luck
2007-09-04 16:38:53 · answer #2 · answered by Hopefully Helpful 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
First of all, I would advise you to change doctors if possible. Believe me, I know how much of a difference it can make between having a doctor you and can to and work with and one you can't.
Your lowered dosage should really be monitored by a doctor, though, and not handled on your own. Coming off of a medication (especially one you have been on for so long) can have major side effects.
Good luck
2007-09-04 11:05:10 · answer #3 · answered by teel2624 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Do listen to a doctor, to change medication doses.
If you are unhappy with your doctor, request a change in doctors. It makes a big difference to your mental health, if you have faith in your psychiatrist!
2007-09-04 11:12:16 · answer #4 · answered by embroidery fan 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋