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kelley
06/14/08
kelley
Category:how to stop your med

should I just quit effexor Xr to start my lexapro. The effexor is not working.

My Doctor has put me on Lexapro now to try it I have been on Effexor Xr for about 2 1/2 years so I want to know if I should tapper off it or just stop it

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merissabetty
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divorced, 35, white , stubborn, personable, fun, living with GAD/

I am a fun person, stubborn Norweigan that is living with GAD and...

Monday, June 16, 2008

taper off then start the Lexapro...Keep a journal how you are feeling so you can document any side effects of withdrawals of effexor Xr.....Keep close tabs with your doctor with this medication change.

 

Good luck.....

 

i switched once from Prozac to Zoloft to Paxil that transition wasn't very easy for me. But, Paxil works for me. Take care, Cool

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