Can I stop A low dose of Effexor XR cold turkey after two week and start a new AD In it’s place?
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Long story short,( I'll try) I started having anxiety and panic attacks out of nowhere. Went to clinic Dr. gave me Paxil. Didn't feel right after two weeks. Decided to go to a different Dr. recommended by my dad. Told new Dr. how i felt, she decided to take me off Paxil Cold turkey. But come back and see her after a week( meds should be out of my system) Felt ok actually, but had one bad panic attack at work. Dr. decided to put me on a low dose of Effexor Xr 37.5 mg. Its been 2 weeks and 4 days of hell!! Anxiety and panic attacks have worsened and developed intrusive thoughts and depression!! I cant live in fear . I cant live like this! So today i went back to see my Dr. She decided to start me on n Wellbutrin ( Bupropion) and Buspirone . One for depression and one for anxiety! ( Keep in mind i was not depressed before the Effexor) Anyhow, my question is.... Can i stop the Effexor Xr 37.5 cold turkey tonight and start the Bupropion ( Wellbutrin) . I felt like this is not a good idea. I brought this to the Dr. attention and she said its a low dose and i have not been on it long and its in an extended release form so no way to taper off. I am scared to death and my anxiety is worse thinking about it. Also, I looked up Effexor and Wellbutrin and they say its dangerous to mix the two!!!Interaction can be deadly. I know i wont be taking them together but wont the Effexor still be in my system for awhile. Im seriously scared! Anyone have answers to my concerns. I feel like this is not safe. Help?
Venlafaxine is the Generic form i am taking
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