Posted by 4WD on June 25, 2005, at 21:37:22
In reply to How long will the side effects of Effexor XL last?, posted by feelin crazy on June 25, 2005, at 0:36:19
> I had recently had my medicine changed from 150mg. of Effexor XL to 75 mg. of Effexor as well as adding 25mg. of Amitriptyline due to not being able to afford the Effexor any longer. I am now only taking the Amitriptyline. I feel like im going crazy! Im suffering from "short fuse" syndrome and also feeling a little weird, alsmost like dizzy spells that last for about a second each, they are getting worse. im not sure how to explaine this but it feels like I have went for days with no sleep. ( that kind of numb brain feeling)Due to experiancing this I have takin to cuting my Amitriptyline in 1/2 in hope this will help me to get back to normal! Please anyone that can shead some light on this please help!!
I don't know if this will help but when I tried amitriptyline briefly I also had the "short fuse" syndrome. I came very close to kicking someone for getting in my way at the library. So that is probably from the amitrip. rather than from Effexor withdrawal. But the dizzy spells could be from either. The amitriptyline can cause spells of low blood pressure. Do you notice the dizziness most when you stand up after having been sitting? If so, it's probably from the amitriptyline. But if it feel slike a kind of shock sensation to your brain, that's the Effexor withdrawal and you need to maybe taper it more slowly.Marsha
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