Effexor Withdrawal Problems (Page 3)

I was perscribed Effexor XR 75MG for one year after suffering from depression after the death of a family member. 10 days ago I stopped using this medication and I have had strange side effects I contribute to withdrawal. I get waves of tingling throughout my body. Like an electric shock feeling. I wanted to know if anyone else has had this feeling after discontinuing Effexor XR.

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Re: Diana (# 16)

I understand how your co-worker felt. Effexor worked great for me for about a year then it seemed to quit working and I felt unmotivated and everything just seemed dull. I couldn't feel happy anymore. So I tried going off of it but even gradually I felt terrible. I couldn't function anymore and I felt so depressed and anxious. I cried constantly and thought about suicide. I had some stomach and sight issues too but they paled beside the anxiety and depression that were so much worse than before I started this drug. I finally went back to taking it so I live with the lack of motivation and happiness. I used to be creative and now I don't feel like doing anything. I think everyone's withdrawal is different and doctors need to understand this. And withdrawal from antidepressants takes a long time for some people months and months sometimes.

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Re: Paul (# 4)

Just say, I was tapering off effexor 225mg for over 2 years, when I eventually got off them, the withdrawals were very severe, I stuck it out for 10 weeks but it was so bad I had to go back on them. It's a vicious cycle. Good luck everyone.

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Re: Mags (# 42)

I stopped using this medication and I have had strange side effects I contribute to withdrawal.

YES! please consult with your doctor/pharmacist immediately. Effexor withdraw can be fatal.

I do not know if you should recontinue, taper, etc. this is a discussion you need to have with a professional asap.

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