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Posted by buzzball on October 14, 2004, at 22:43:29
Hello,
I have been on 150mg of Effexor for a year. I tried to wean off it back in May and I experienced what I have come to find out from this forum are known as Brain Shivers. I had described this "shock" feeling to my Doctor; I asked if this was normal--"he said its normal for you" They shocks got so intense and I experienced severe anxiety so I started taking the the 150mg again. I have felt trapped by htis drug. I have gained about 30lbs since i sterted on this drug. I have been drinking alot of beer (wrong I know) also. It seems the Effexor stifles he effects of alcohol; has anyone else experienced this. I need to get of this drug because I am so unmotivated to do anything. I am the sole breadwinner and the father of 2 young children and its not fair to them or me. Has anyone been prescribed anything that (besides another AD) that has helped minimize the effects of withdrawl ????
I had a friend that said Xanax helped them slightly.Thanks,
John
Posted by saw on October 15, 2004, at 3:29:24
In reply to Brain Shivers, Weight Gain, Alcohol, posted by buzzball on October 14, 2004, at 22:43:29
I have been taking Effexor XR 150mg for 2 1/2 months. I will be asking my pdoc next week to change my meds because the weight gain is absolutely intolerable for me. My appetite has increased but in an effort to lose weight my eating has been healthy and I am excersing. I am growing larger by the day.
I had hoped Effexor would help me by taking aware the desire to drink. Unfortunately not. I drink every day. Since Effexor, my ability to remember things when drinking is zero.
I have had a few brain shivers but they are not alarming to me. I do experience sudden sharp, tingling or prickling sensations on various parts of my body. It also sometimes feels like a flea is crawling on me. When I look there's nothing there.
My motivation has not increased or improved since taking Effexor.
I could go on and on with my side effects. I posted a list of my 17 SE's on an earlier thread above.
You are not alone with the side effects and I wonder how fair you doc was in saying "it's normal for you"? It is a completely normal side effect experienced by millions.
Take care
Sabrina
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