Posted by mlm8 on September 6, 2002, at 20:58:52
I am in my late 40s and have gone through 3 weeks of sheer hell that so many have complained about including the awful "disconnected" feelings, horrible nightmares and the brain shell-shocks (I call them 'Wisenheimer Brainstorms') after discontinuing Effexor XR (150mg, last 4-5 years). I felt I didn't need the anti-depression medication anymore as my life has improved (!), but primarily because my sex drive has been low since beginning the meds during the course of the medication... which I understand is common. After 3 weeks of stopping the Effexor XR I had expected my libido to begin to return, but the opposite has happened! It got MUCH worse. I now have NO sex drive, and total inability to even obtain an erection under the best attempts (which can really become a problem with your partner). I am hoping this is part of the withdrawal process, and if so how long can it possibly last?? I would be surely greatful to know that I'm not alone with THIS withdrawal symptom. It seems alot of doctors (mine especially) don't really know alot about this drug. So guys, is it just me???
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