Posted by TechEd on May 17, 2004, at 16:03:51
In reply to Withdrawal. MIMS doesnt list these ones, posted by wibbles on April 23, 2004, at 1:55:36
Hi,
I also find this site very helpful and know that I am not crazy. I've been on this damn drug for about half a year. Trying to get rid of it now. Had experienced electrical shocks the first week when I reduced from 2 pills(150mg) per day to 1(75mg) while I thought it was safe to stop taking it 2 days ago, I tried skip it for one day. End up with shocks whenever I tried moving my eye balls from side to side and when I turned my body direction or trying to follow anything with my eyes. Terrible feelings. I hope this medication be banned from selling. Any one know hot to minimize this brain zap side effects? I need help. Also, I couldnt sleep at night. When I finally being able to sleep, I would have vivid nightmares which I can still remember with details.
> OMG I am SO glad to have found these postings, thank U all. I thought I was insane. Niether the doctor that put me on exefore nor the pharmacist had a clue what was going on. Worst part were the dreams......and they didnt stop when i was awake. I so thought I would be trapped like that for ever. I cant believe I was given such a dangerous drug with so little information about it (That said, i am a student nurse, and MIMS...our subscription guidline book..doesnt list many of the withdrawal effects).
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> Dont even think i WAS depressed, not B4 the effexor
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