Posted by mfarne on August 17, 2003, at 8:26:45
In reply to Re: ANYONE who has taken Effexor and since stopped..., posted by Rachel2 on March 18, 2003, at 2:46:08
1) How long did you take Effexor XR? 3.5 yrs
2) What was the highest dose taken? 150
2) Why did you stop the medication? Emotionless, no sex drive, felt like a zombie
3) Did you "taper off" or stop "cold turkey"? Tapered off w/prozac as recommended
4) Did you experience withdrawal symptoms (Y/N)? Yes
5) If so, was "brain shivers" one of these symptoms (Y/N)? YES!!!
6) If applicable, what was the single most unpleasant withdrawal symptom? FLU like ACHINESS all over for 8 days and zaps, RAGE.
7) How long did the withdrawal symptoms last from the time of stopping? I have still been having zaps and it's been 4 weeks and the RAGE continues.
8) If applicable, did you consult a medical professional about the withdrawal symptoms? What was his or her advise? No, my GP had been prescribing this for several years.
9) Are the withdrawal symptoms enough to make you wish you had never started Effexor (Y/N)? Not really but I never realized how colorless the world was while on this medication until I stopped. Sex drive returning and I have feelings again. Thank god.
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