Posted by canadiangirl3 on April 14, 2005, at 13:57:35
In reply to Re: About the Effexor XR Withdrawal, posted by Dizzy in Dixie on April 14, 2005, at 9:03:47
Hi D in D.
I couldn't get off the drug fast enough. I was only on it for about one year and a half. I started to experience all things you talked about. Weight gain (I hate myself), tingling, night sweats and crazy dreams. My simple withdrawal plan with my doctor was not going well and taking far too long. So I added a 20mg dose of Prozac each day and tapered off the Effexor in about three weeks. I am completely effexor-free now (it has been about one week). I don't have any of the nightime ailments or tingling. Just the wrteched 30 pounds that I have to shed! The only other side effect I get is a mild brain zap (?) when I make a sudden or big movement, (like putting on my coat or knapsack) I am hoping that will disappear in another week or so. Good luck with your tapering. Try the Prozac, if it is available to you. Or talk about it with your doctor.
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