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Is It Safe To Withdraw From Zyprexa And Effexor?
I have been on lithium (1200/day) Effexor and zyprexa (15/day) for 12 years and have not had an episode until the past few months. My new doctor thinks I need to wean off zyprexa and Effexor. Just wanted you opinion I have experienced withdrawal side effects including dry mouth, tremmors and jerkiness and hallucinations, cloudy mind. I also can t call up the words I want to say. emain YYYY@YYYY
Mon, 23 Jul 2018
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Perhaps, a too rapid withdrawal should be avoided. One could taper it more slowly to see for improvement in withdrawal symptoms.
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Perhaps, a too rapid withdrawal should be avoided. One could taper it more slowly to see for improvement in withdrawal symptoms.
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The drugs can be tapered slowly. You can mention the withdrawal dosing to comment accordingly.
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The drugs can be tapered slowly. You can mention the withdrawal dosing to comment accordingly.
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