Posted by step on July 26, 2004, at 18:36:19
In reply to Re: Effexor withdrawal symptoms!, posted by Tiffanie on June 8, 2004, at 16:30:50
I was on Effexor at 75 mg for about 2 months and started having really bad reactions (suicidal thoughts etc) so my doctor is taking me off the meds. She took me down to 37.5 mg for 5 days, then 37.5 every other day for 5 days and now nothing.
I took my last pill on friday. Friday night I had severe diarhea and intense headaches that felt like my brain was going to explode. On saturday I had chest pains and more headaches. After getting out of the shower yesterday I experienced bad "brain shivers", blurred vision, headaches, more chest pain and fatigue. Today more of the same.
From what I've read online the chest pains, headaches and blurred vision are probably high blood pressure. I'm going to see my doctor tomorrow morning and see what she has to say.
Since I started Effexor I've had vibrant dreams and nightmares, and they are continuing through what I guess is my withdrawal. Had I known Effexor had such an effect I never would have started it. It did actually make me feel great for a few weeks when I started....*sigh*
Anyway, I'm just glad I haven't been on this drug for years and/or on a higher dosage. I imagine the withdrawals would be worse for me if that was the case.
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