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Can't take Effexor jitteriness! Help please?

Posted by Dinah on July 10, 2002, at 4:56:21

I started Effexor two and a half weeks ago. For a few days there was no effect, then I felt GREAT for a few days, but for almost a week there has been an increasing jittery anxious feeling. It feels like my skin is buzzy. Tonight after a couple of hours sleep and after a Klonopin, I'm up again, wide awake and anxious. It's daily getting harder to concentrate.

How long does it take for this side effect to go away. I don't think I can take it much longer. My pdoc wants me to try to make it till Monday in case the agitation wears off, but I don't know if I can do it. Tonight I'm getting that "I want to rip my skin off" feeling.

On the plus side, I have more energy. My migraines have stopped and my husband thinks my mood is better, although I haven't noticed except for the few days I felt better than great. He might just be noticing the increased energy. It doesn't seem to be helping much with the OCD thoughts.

Does the jitteriness and agitation wear off soon? (Sorry, I know I can do a search, and I will, but I also need a more personal answer, if that makes sense.)

 

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