i'm going thru the process of coming off efexor (venlafaxine) and i'm really suffering from bad side effects. has anyone els experienced this?? any tips for minimising these effects?
2006-08-29 22:59:35 · 12 answers · asked by emma a 3 in Health ➔ Mental Health
yes, it's an antidepressant. i've done a slow wean and now i'm just going cold turkey.
2006-08-29 23:05:29 · update #1
you need to come off them slowly, cut your dosage down a bit at a time that way the side effect will not be so bad.
good luck hope you feel better soon.
2006-08-29 23:04:33 · answer #1 · answered by welshwife 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Yes I've had the problem. I used to come off it and get so depressed I was practically suicidal.
There were times I couldn't drive because it was so bad. There should be no other side effects other than brain shivers.
Take a look: http://depression.about.com/cs/venlafaxine/a/brainshivers.htm
Cut the dosage every two weeks until your only taking one small cap.
2006-08-30 06:07:58 · answer #2 · answered by David W 4 · 1⤊ 0⤋
i had withdrawal from efexor 2 years ago & it lasted for 3 months
dizzy spells & feeling like the room is going 'in & out' horrible
best of luck
2006-08-30 07:20:55 · answer #3 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Yes its really bad, worse than the original problem often. Suicide is a known side effect (Honestly) its in the same group as prozac which has similar problems.
From experience and this might not be right for you. Sweat it out, exercise drink loads of water, it is a distraction, helps flush it out and increases endomorphines. Good luck.
2006-08-30 06:58:15 · answer #4 · answered by paul B 3 · 1⤊ 0⤋
If you are going of this then I hope it is with your doctors approval. He/she will give you clear guidelines about withdrawal from this antidepressant. Do not do it cold turkey or you could have severe emotional problems.
2006-08-30 20:03:13 · answer #5 · answered by coweb 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I experienced what felt like bugs crawling fast thru my veins while coming off of it.
2006-08-30 08:25:57 · answer #6 · answered by catzrme 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
You should do it with the help of a doctor. Dangerous side effects may ensue otherwise. If you suffer from depression, have you suddenly been cured of it? Please be careful. Take care of yourself.
2006-08-30 06:06:52 · answer #7 · answered by Jack P 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
you should never go cold turkey you should wean yourself off see Dr ASAP
2006-08-30 10:25:52 · answer #8 · answered by munchie 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
You need to be tapered off slowly. It is not advised to quit cold turkey.
Nicole
2006-08-30 06:03:03 · answer #9 · answered by crimsonshedemon 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
what they said.. no cold turkey.. +have some whiskey, and sleep a bunch..
2006-08-30 06:06:13 · answer #10 · answered by yeah well 5 · 0⤊ 1⤋