Posted by margieb on January 27, 2005, at 17:38:27
I am 53 years old and have been taking 75mg Effexor for about 18 months. Had some side effects at first, but got through them. Effexor works well for me but I would like to see how I do with my depression and anxiety without it. The cost is also a major factor. When I skip a dose, the next day I feel like my brain is shaking. I get dizzy when rising from a sitting or laying position. It feels like I've been stunned or that my brain is rattling around in my head. I have pauses in thinking and sometimes my tongue feels numb. If I lie still the "shaking" doesn't happen. I work full time and am very social. I want off, but can't stand the withdrawal. It scares me.
Any comments or suggestions would be greatly appreciated.
Margie
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