Posted by John2222 on December 10, 2003, at 20:18:06
In reply to Re: Effexor withdrawal, posted by Blissful_Girl_NOT on December 10, 2003, at 14:01:18
Hi, everyone is talking about HOW to handle tapering and withdrawal.
Question: What do you feel like AFTER you have finally gotten to zero?
After taking Effexor XR for about 1.5 years (mostly at 112.5 mg/day), I reduced finally down to zero about 2 weeks ago. I was feeling better and most of the depression had subsided. Plus I was ALWAYS tired while taking Effexor, slept a lot, but always woke up at 3am for some reason.
After the slow tapering though and stopping, I am having this high frequency squeel or noise in my head. This has gone one for 2 weeks now. Also sometimes dizzy when I move my head. It is like my equilibruim is off kilter. Plus nagging headache.
IS all this to be expected? Will the ringing/squeeling go away? When?
The day I stopped Effexor XR, I started with Wellbutrin 150 XL which my dr. said would not make me lethargic and emotionally-blunted. So far Wellbutrin hasn't, but I am experiencing these effects which I think are from Effexor.
Am I on the right track here from what you know? I understand that WB doesn't affect seratonin so wonder if it will really relieve depression (mild to moderate) or not.
Thanks for any/all advice! :)
*john*
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