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It was Effexor SR. That is the sustained-release product. If you are not on the sustained release product, then cutting pills or opening capsules is not recommended because you won't be getting a proper mix of the drug.
I did wean myself down on Effexor SR by opening the capsules. I got down to about 4 of the little pearls, but couldn't go any lower because of those brain zaps. I finally saw a psychiatrist to find out what drug I should be taking because of all the side effects (sweating and skin problems and apathy on Effexor). She changed me to Cymbalta and I was able to quit the Effexor. She says the 2 antidepressants she puts patients on are Cymbalta and I believe Lexapro. They have the best results and fewest side effects for depression. She says psychiatrists have a nickname for Effexor, and it's Side-Effectsor!
I do feel better on the Cymbalta so far, but I can't say it's making me a new, energetic person like I wish it could. |
The Effexor I took was capsules. - Me
