Posted by MrsT on January 15, 2004, at 22:17:43
In reply to Re: Brain zaps, posted by KimRN73 on January 15, 2004, at 21:10:03
I have been on Effexor for about six months. I'm not sure what people mean about brain zaps but if I miss one day I get a major headache the second day I feel very strange. I feel like when I move my head my brain moves a couple of seconds after in slow motion. Its hard to describe but if you've missed a dose or two you know exactly what I'm talking about.I try to go as long as I can before taking a pill.I have also gained about 20 pounds that I had just lost before starting this med. I was doing the Atkins diet and had great success. I thought I was just gaining it back I didn't know that it was an effect from Effexor. I know now why I haven't been able to lose that 20 pounds after trying so hard. I got this info from a drug rep today at work. I'm glad to know that I have been wheening myself off. In the last month I have went from 150mg to 37.5. It hasn't been easy.(lots of headaches, dizziness, etc)I try to go as long as I can before taking a pill. Usually when I fill a headache coming on. If you don't care about weight gain and are planning on staying on the meds for a while I would say go for it. (Try not to forget a dose!)
If your looking for a temporary fix during a stressful time in your life I would suggest trying something else. Anyone having the same problems I would love to hear from you.
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