I ran out of my prescription, missed two days, and can't get more for another day. I am feeling dizzy and am wondering if I should worry about any other withdrawal side effects happening.
Any help would be much appreciated!
2007-02-24 14:22:24 · 7 answers · asked by Jeffery B 2 in Health ➔ Other - Health
The first answer is absolutely right, you shouldn't stop taking your meds cold turkey, contact your Doctor right away to either get a new 'scrip or some samples to tide you over. If you can't contact the Doc, you might call your pharmacy and ask them for enough to last the weekend until you can arrange for a refill. They'll usually help you out in such a situation.
Here's a link for you, page down to "What happens when I stop using EFFEXOR XR?" and read more about it. If you know the symptoms, you'll be better able to recognize them for what they are and deal with them in a positive manner.
Good luck!
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2007-02-24 14:41:04 · answer #1 · answered by Jane D 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Dear Dizzy, I feel for you as I have been there myself. I have even heard of patients having flu like symptoms from suddenly stopping an anti-depressant. Take care, get your script filled ASAP, avoid any stresses that you can untill then, relax, and I will be thinking of you! P.S. I loved Effexor worked great for me, hope it is the same for you.
2007-02-24 14:37:22 · answer #2 · answered by Nurse BeBe 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I didn't take it for a year, but I did stop it cold-turkey. I remember feeling dizzy and drinking A LOT of coffee. I wouldn't be worried about doing damage to yourself though, and actually, if you feel like you can go without it, I would recommend you not renew your prescription
2007-02-24 14:26:22 · answer #3 · answered by james m 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I was on 150mg for about a year release capsules I got off and renewed my relation ship in the lord. When I missed I felt dizzy nausated and everything you cannot stop if you ran out of your medication go to your local county hospital they are mandated to refill it for you even if you don't have health care.
2007-02-24 14:26:54 · answer #4 · answered by schoolgurl357 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
you are likely going to be ok. There is a serotonin withdrawal syndrome that can occur on rare occasions you should check that out just in case you develop any of those symptoms.
2007-02-24 14:28:04 · answer #5 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Call your doctor's office and see if they can give you some samples to tide you over; it can be very hazardous to stop taking your meds like that! You have to be weaned off of antidepressants to avoid side effects.
2007-02-24 14:25:44 · answer #6 · answered by Bandmom 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I missed it two days in a row and it caused me to go in a freak out state. I had to get back on it Asap
2015-02-02 23:25:59 · answer #7 · answered by Thaddeus 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋