Posted by Snoozy on May 12, 2003, at 14:51:41
In reply to Effexor Withdrawal Hell, posted by Yellrlab on May 12, 2003, at 11:26:32
Hi -
I wasn't warned about tapering when I took Effexor, so I went cold turkey. For me, the worst of the withdrawl lasted about a week. My worst symptoms included nausea and shakiness, which was not helped by not being able to eat because of the nausea. I was lucky (?) I was able to take a time-out from life and just spend the week crawling from my bed to the couch. I couldn't really watch tv, it was like the world and my head were going at different speeds. And I had those brain zaps.
So I can't say if you're through the worst, but about a week was how long it took for me. Money-back guarantee this will pass!
Just take very good care of yourself through the rest of the withdrawl, and insist that others take good care of you too! Hang in there!
> How did you all handle withdrawal from Effexor? I tapered for 10 days from 150mg to zero because I didn't want to prolong the agony. (symptoms whether you taper OR cold turkey). I'm on day 4 of no meds and am going crazy. Night sweats/terrors are horrible. I am absolutely soaking wet each night. Fingertips feel like they're being zapped by electrical shocks. My eyes can't move real fast or I get dizzy. Crying and shaky. This is HELL. I was prescribed Effexor due to post menopausal anxiety and hot flashes. I'd trade those inconveniences in a heartbeat. One big question...PLEASE? Am I through the worst...'cuz I can endure anything if I just know that this too shall pass..... Anyone? Thanks for the support!
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