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Interview 34
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Stopping Efexor resulted in nausea, depression and panic. (Played by an actor)
Has had 3 bouts of depression since 1998 (including a suicide attempt). Main helpful approaches include therapy, Efexor (75mg/day), alternative therapies and writing in a diary.
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Age 30-39
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Interview 05
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Tried stopping venlafaxine (Efexor) and suffered unpleasant withdrawal symptoms, and so slowly reduced the drug over 8 weeks, and gained support to wi
Has very good care from his GP. Medication was somewhat effective. He recently stopped taking Lithium and Effexor.
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