I star to have withdraw symtems after 15-18 hours or so. i start to feel like I have not even taken it.
2007-01-05 04:56:33 · 3 answers · asked by andrea b 2 in Health ➔ Diseases & Conditions ➔ Other - Diseases
I tried Effexor, but didn't like the (side) effects. I have to say I have had the same problem with Paxil, though!!! I have been off of it a month now, trying to do without. I have been doing ok, except for the "brain zaps". I know what you are talking about, as, if I forgot to take my Paxil in the morning, I was already feeling it that evening. I read an article that talks about these two anti-depressants, and they are both notorious for their very short time they take to leave the body and the feeling of a withdrawal. I would try something else, for instance Zoloft or the old Prozac..Hope this helps..
2007-01-05 05:09:13 · answer #1 · answered by chazzer 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Regular Effexor or Effexor XR? I was on XR for a while, and had this problem. I bet regular Effexor is even worse.
Effexor withdrawal symptoms are THE worst of any medication I have ever been on.
Eventually, I started taking a split dose (75mg 2x/day) and that made all the difference in the world.
Good luck and take care!
2007-01-05 13:00:20 · answer #2 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 0⤋
No, but if you have only just started taking it, it may take a while to build up in your system. HTH : )
2007-01-05 13:00:08 · answer #3 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 0⤋