Posted by Ssspinning on September 14, 2005, at 14:50:35
In reply to Re: DAY 9 of Quitting Effexor, posted by AmandaEffexorScks on August 14, 2005, at 21:03:18
Hi there Amanda!
You're experience is true testimony to what most people go through with this drug! I also really appreciate Nikki's input. I am 23 this Sunday and have been on Effexor XR for about 7 monthes. Boy, does it stink! I originally wanted to stop taking it due to financial reasons, but the fact that i was getting the numb lip feeling if I took my pill a couple hours too late was enough! I took my last pill on Monday. My plan is to go cold turkey and withstand the upcoming horror!
I am beginning to think that these side effects are the drug companies' ways of being vindictive; "You don't want our meds? Fine! We'll make your life miserable!" I feel like I can even type correctly. Most of my extremities (nose, lips, fingers, toes) are fuzzy. And my eyes are doing that whole "even though the eyes are moving, the brain is 2 seconds delayed."
Amanda, you mentioned a uh, a-hmm, a climax type sensation in the middle of the night? Well, sister, your not alone! This is technically only day 2 and I was embarrassed in front of myself when I woke up this morning and felt the remnants of it! (It doesn't help that I am single either!)
I don't have the funds to take all of your suggestions regarding the spa, acupuncture, wierd soup and such. Do you or anyone else have any inexpensive alternatives? I don't mind being nauseous because I figure I will eat less and maybe lose some of the weight effexor put on. But, the one thing that is really killing me is the dizzy-fuzzy head thing...hence the name "Ssspinning." I normally go by Kate, but today, I am spinning! Thanks!
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