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by AhMeD_2_3 on December 5th, 2004

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Is there a way to avoid withdrawal symptoms after you stop taking antidepressants?

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  • by John Doe on January 28th, 2005

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    Yes. You must have a psychologist or more likely a psychiatrist if you have been prescribed this form of medication.

    It's called a taper. You slowly reduce the amount you take. The smaller you decrease it, and the longer the taper schedule, the less you will notice it. You can make it so small that you won't notice it.

    This is the only way to withdraw, unless you want to go through hell.

    Paxil is the hardest SSRI to withdraw from.
    Effexor is even harder because it works with two chemicals.

    Work with the doctor to make a very gradual slope if you are on these chemicals. If you ever need help, please check out www.off-topic.com, and go to the Asylum boards. Me, and many others are there to help people with these type of problems.

    Good luck.

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