Posted by oeps7 on September 12, 2003, at 13:57:44
In reply to Re: Electric shocks while on Effexor, posted by ant on September 12, 2003, at 0:13:38
> tacky1
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> How long were you on EFFEXOR and how much did you take ?
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> Thanks Ant
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> > > that's really up to you if you want to go to that extreme. I also live alone ALL of the time and I feel ok. The hard part is going to work. I am unable to concentrate for long periods of time. In addition, the numbness in my hands causes me to "jump" and shake my hands, like when your foot or hand falls asleep.
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> > > If you are worried about being alone, then by all means check into a hospital. I just wish I knew how long this was going to last. I am getting very sick of it already!! This is day 4 for me of withdrawal.
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> > Hi there, just thought I'd share my experience of Effexor XR withdrawals. I have been off the meds for about 2 wks now. I too was home along during most of this. There were several nights with nightmares and anxiety attacks, but nothing too major, for me anyway. I can tell you that it does get much, much better!!!! When I was about where you are now I had no idea what was wrong with me. I joked to my husband that I thought I had a neurological disorder. Then thank heavens I found this web site! Anyway, long story short, went to family doc for withdrawal symptoms, he prescribed Reglan, for the constant nausea, and he informed me that my symptoms should go away by about 2 weeks off meds. He was pretty much on the nose, so far, Yeah! :) Let me know if you would like more specifics on the withdrawal symptoms that I experienced. They were absolutely awful and plentiful.
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> > Good Luck, and Hang tough. It does get better!
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>Hi what were some of your withdrawal symptoms - I am almost 2 weeks off effexor and the withdrawal comes and goes - sometimes its horrible nausea and dizziness, sometimes anxiety and achy joints. You are starting to feel better?
I am having a difficult time concentrating at work, I keep forgeting things. Does all of this sound familiar?
Thanks,
Mary
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