Posted by SLS on February 22, 2005, at 7:20:48
In reply to Re: Effexor withdrawal - physical symptoms, posted by elka on February 22, 2005, at 0:09:09
> hello, withdrawers :)
> this is elka. i was on effexor 37.5 for 1week, then increased to 75 for 1week, then back to 37.5 for 1 week due to severe side effects ( the most scary ones -terrible palpitations, very irregular heart bit, increased panic symptoms, in addition to regular constant nausea, vomiting, drawsiness, fatigue, etc.). all together i took effexor for 3 weeks, and a couple of days ago made a decision to discontinue due to really bad side effects. i have been taking clonazepam 0.25 to 0.5/day to coop with the side effects of effexor. now i think i am dealing with the withdrawal from effexor even though i've been on it for just 3 weeks!!! i still have palpitations ( not as bad as before but still very scary!), nausea, heavy dizziness and lightheadness, poor concentration etc. i am trying paxil now for 3 days ( started with a min dose of 12.5). any thoughts on whether this sounds completely crazy or all this could be side effects/withdrawal from effexor? i am not very experienced with drugs... actually i've been always against drugs but made a decision to do it now because nothing else didn't seem to help with my severe depression and panic attacks...
> any wisdom would be greatly appreciated :)
The side effects of Paxil can look very similar to those of Effexor, which can look similar to drug withdrawal. I am guessing that what you are experiencing now is predominantly the side effects of Paxil. If the illness you are treating is severe enough for you to endure the temporary startup side effects of these drugs, you can start at a lower dosage and increase more gradually.How much Paxil are you taking?
- Scott
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