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I agree with gonadman. I am finally getting off of Paxil, which I have been taking for 5 years or so, but probably 2 years too long (I have conquered my depression/anxiety). But I discussed it with my doc and he said to go off slowly. Cut it in half for about 3 months and we will see how you are doing and if you are good to then cut down even more.
But I did try it by myself once a year ago, cold turkey, and the next day was fine, but the day after that, and for several days going forward until I got back on, I was totally pissy, unfocused, short-tempered, unable to sleep, etc.
The doc may not be a bad doc. He could be, but he may not have told you those things because not all people react the same way to the same drugs and in his evaluation of you, he may have decided that those side effects would not be a problem in your case. There are many other reasons why a doctor won't tell you everything.
I mean if you think about it, when you go to let's say, the mechanic, he doesn't give you a play by play of what he did and why, and neither do doctors need to explain everything to a patient. They are their to treat you, albeit, certain info is good to know, but he may not have thought that that particular info was relevant.
Or it could be he is a quack or getting kickbacks from Effexor reps.
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That is my 2 cents.
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