Posted by Camille Dumont on July 30, 2004, at 9:58:18
In reply to Effexor withdrawal survey, posted by cpallen79 on July 28, 2004, at 15:45:57
I thought I'd come up with a little survey for effexor w/d sufferers (i've been there) feel free to answer the questions...
1)How much were you taking?
300mg Effexor XR + 20mg Celexa
2)How long?
I've been on it for a little more than two years
3) How did you withdraw?
Went cold turkey of the Celexa adn Effexor at the same time but then the WD was too strong so I started the Celexa again ... but not the Effexor.
4) How long did your w/d symptoms last?
5 days ... basically until I took the Celexa
5) did you have protracted w/d symptoms?
At first I felt dizzy, then the constant migranes started, then the nightmares adn the insomnia and then the nausea and inability to keep food coupled with such a strong hunger that not eating made me nauseaous as well. Shaking, fever-like symptoms ... self-injury ideation and urges.
Weird food cravings as well : wanting to eat meat and very acid-tasting things while feeling a strong aversion towards anything sweet. Pickle sandwiches became my friends.
6) How long did they last?
Five days ... when the suicidal urges became too strong, I started the Celexa again. No withdrawal effects since then.
7) How did you counter them? (i.e another SSRI)
Taking the SSRI I was taking before quitting cold turkey.
poster:Camille Dumont
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