Yesterday I stopped Effexor... So far soo good. I almost feel like Im hungover. Ive been on it for 2yrs.. 175mg. Since my insurance was canelled I cant afford $3 a pill. I also have 4 children. I almost feel like a drug addict. Only this was given to me by a Doctor. Im starting to get my emotions back...For 2yrs i was almost a zombie.... I didnt notice till i stopped the pills.... Has anyone been through this??? I pray for Jesus to give me strehght. Some one please help..
2007-02-23 02:54:58 · 8 answers · asked by thumbalinapink 1 in Health ➔ Women's Health
I have been on this medication for 2 years, I got too day 4 and was nearly committed.... This medication should not be stopped suddenly, go and see your doctor, I'm sure they can give you enough samples to wean yourself off it..
Everyone is different, but my withdrawal symptoms were, anxiety, sweating, shaking, racing uncontrollable thoughts, crying, confusion etc....
I wish you the best off luck.
2007-02-23 03:29:25 · answer #1 · answered by psycho_faerie 3 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Lord help YOU!, i went through alot of withdrawels, and the warnings are SOOO true, i thought that they werent, but they are. And i too stopped the pills due to emotion restriction, i understand exactly what your saying, and im only 17, but i have had alot of problems in that area, but yes along with happiness comes loads of anger, and it'll all balance out eventually, but people will notice that you seem a little aggrivated at times, just chill, and you might even find your self crying for no apparent reason, also due to your emotions finallly working properly agian........andrew
2007-02-23 11:09:48 · answer #2 · answered by kracseyman 1 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Yes that has happened to me. You can't just stop it without help from your doctor. Your doctor can find something that your insurance can cover and that will work for you. I really feel for you. I get sooooo sick after just a day or so. But I have been on them for like 5 or 6 years. Please call the doctor and get help to do this correctly. You need all the help you can get. Good Bless and keep praying for the help that you need.
2007-02-23 19:24:43 · answer #3 · answered by ♥just me♥ 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I haven't taken this medicine, but I was on 2 antidepressants (imiprimine and prozac), anti anxiety med (was xanax, but went to closapam at the end, of taking my meds) and zyprexa ( for stuttering)
Well it'll be a little tough the first month or two, as your gaining your emotions back, at times your body make feel quite bad for a few weeks, but after that, it gets quite a a better everyday (after the very first withdraw symptoms over), as you gain back, to where you were before pills.
2007-02-23 13:47:59 · answer #4 · answered by bek 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I take 75mg 1 a day and find it just perfect..Istarted out at 2 but found it too much. my dr encouraged me to go by my senses so I did ..i've missed a day here and there when my tummy was upset so did'nt take any and had no problems ..I think it works for me on a weaker strength..I,m feeling in better spirits ( after 1 year of taking) aR
2007-02-23 11:55:52 · answer #5 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
You really should not stop any antidepressant cold. My doctor told me to stop my medication a little bit at a time. You might want to check with a Health Care Professional.
2007-02-23 11:01:58 · answer #6 · answered by Alfie333 7 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Just stay strong. That is some baaad stuff. You may feel little shocks and electricity waves. You will feel like your equilibrium is off. But it does go away in a few days. You really should be weaned off of it gradually.
2007-02-23 10:59:55 · answer #7 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Dear Sister,
Jesus will bless you and your children...
Sometimes we take that medication because we need it then our "tank" is filled and we do not need it anymore...
GODBLESS YOU and release you from any pain xox
2007-02-23 11:01:33 · answer #8 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋