Posted by sp on January 22, 2005, at 22:45:44
In reply to Re: Effexor - how long is the withdrawal period?, posted by Jenna Starrett on January 22, 2005, at 11:18:00
Hello everyone- I am reading all of this and would like to share my experience with Effexor withdrawal. If I'm lucky, it hasn't ruined the rest of my life. I was dumb, admittedly, and went cold turkey off a total of 112.5 mg. daily. Here are my experiences. Let me also note that I went on it for hormone difficulties ond work anxiety. It started with extreme dizziness which lasted 5-6 days and I could barely walk. My face near my mouth and my tongue felt like they were trying to wake up after Novacaine. I had severe "brain zaps" that went on for about 4 weeks and still happen rarely when I'm tired or upset. My legs felt like they weren't working right- not weak, just weird. I could hear my eye movements in my head and started having delusions. I had never had delusions before, please note. I also had some slight cramping that seemed to last for weeks as well. After the physical Hell subsided, I began crying fits for no reason and had trouble speaking to people and barely did because I truly had no desire to do so. I'm still feeling this way and I can tell this is improving but ever so slightly (good days, bad days). My emotions are like raw nerve endings and quite uncomfortable. PLEASE do not get off this unless you are under a doctor's care and one that is fully informed re the possibilities of symtoms. I thought I was a smarty and could handle this on my own. All I want now is quiet and this seems to be the way to heal my brain. PLEASE listen and make sure you have a friend with you. A VERY PATIENT friend. S
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