Thread: SSRI Detox
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Old 11-04-2008, 06:03 PM   #5 (permalink)
gerryP
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My therapist has recommended me to detox off effexor due to it giving me bad blood pressure. Once off I will see how my mental illness is and if I need more. Now I've never done this before so I'm a little nervous about how I should get off, do I wean or quit cold turkey. What symptoms should I expect and how do I deal with them?
Why is your therapist advising you to detox from Effexor? I'm assuming your therapist isn't an MD? If he/she is then I would suggest you ask he/she. If the therapist is not an MD speak to your Dr., who may not advise detox, but switch your dosage or put you on another med.
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