Psycho-Babble Withdrawal Thread 471705

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(Redirect) effexor withdrawal symptoms

Posted by alexandra_k on March 16, 2005, at 13:01:14

Posted by jimmyone on March 16, 2005, at 9:51:25

Hello
I was taking 300mg per day for 5 years plus. As of 4 days ago I decided to quit "cold turkey." Infomation that I have read from the internet is helpful to explain some of the weird sensations I am having.
Intense night sweating
Virtigo
Extremely violent nightmares.
Does anyone have any suggestions to help speed these withdrawal symptoms?

Help!

Re: (Redirect) effexor withdrawal symptoms

Posted by katherpoo1 on April 4, 2005, at 11:16:44

In reply to (Redirect) effexor withdrawal symptoms, posted by alexandra_k on March 16, 2005, at 13:01:14

Of all the meds I've tried, I had the hardest time quitting Effexor XR... first of all the side effects while I was ON it were *awful* and I couldn't wait to get off it ASAP... but the more I cut down, the more I suffered from the "brain zaps" and lots of sweating, day and night. I also just felt goofy, kind of detatched. I just had to tough it out.

But, if you've been on it for 5 years, perhaps quitting cold turkey isn't right for you. It goes much more smoothly if you can go gradually...

--K

Re: effexor withdrawal symptoms

Posted by rascal64 on May 30, 2005, at 11:20:40

In reply to effexor withdrawal symptoms, posted by jimmyone on March 16, 2005, at 9:51:25

wow..you must be having an intense ride. Everything that I have read about effexor withdrawal emphasizes very slow tapering to deal with the symptoms. I have been on 75mg for over a year. I am gradually cutting down and it is rough. Lots of water and exercise help a bit. I have been on zoloft, paxil and celexa and the withdrawal from those pale in comparison to effexor.
I have also had the best results from effexor. My insurance has lapsed and I can no longer afford it.
Jimmy, I suggest slowing down. The risk of suicide from withdrawal is a very real risk.

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