Posted by andrearenee on September 2, 2002, at 16:29:42
In reply to Re: Long term effects of Effexor/permanent, posted by Alara on September 2, 2002, at 6:24:12
Hi, first I'm Bi-Polar, I 've been taking a high dose of this very addictive medication (I wish I would have known in the beginning). And basically...I feel like I'm going to die.
After complaining to my ECT doctor and reducing my dose twice, it's been about a week with no Effexor. I'm starting to feel fine but now, a few days later I feel worse (HORRIBLE). I went into a 2-day terrible depression, and it has been at least 8 months, since I have been that depressed.
I've had all of your same withdrawal symptoms; nausea, irritability, head spinning, body pains, nightmares, sweating, worse than any flu I've had, so bad that I just cry. I hope I lose weight like some of you, heh. I wish you all the luck! If you've never taken Effexor before, then research it before you take it. There are no words for the "sick" feeling that a person could feel. Good Luck!
Andrea
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