does anybody know a "home remedy" for dizziness?

Question

I have recently stopped taking Effexor xr. and have been feeling light headed and dizzy....other than to start taking them again (which isn't an option right now due to financial issues) does anyone know of anything to relive these sypmtoms??

Answer 1

This is purely speculative, but dramamine is sometimes given to prevent dizziness caused by motion, so maybe it would work for this purpose? The downside is the sleepiness caused by dramamine.

Answer 2

Commonly Observed Adverse Events Major Depressive Disorder
Note in particular the following adverse events that occurred in at least 5% of the Effexor XR patients and at a rate at least twice that of the placebo group for all placebo-controlled trials for the major depressive disorder indication (Table 3): Abnormal ejaculation, gastrointestinal complaints (nausea, dry mouth, and anorexia), CNS complaints (dizziness, somnolence, and abnormal dreams), and sweating. In the two U.S. placebo-controlled trials, the following additional events occurred in at least 5% of Effexor XR-treated patients (n = 192) and at a rate at least twice that of the placebo group: Abnormalities of sexual function (impotence in men, anorgasmia in women, and libido decreased), gastrointestinal complaints (constipation and flatulence), CNS complaints (insomnia, nervousness, and tremor), problems of special senses (abnormal vision), cardiovascular effects (hypertension and vasodilatation), and yawning.
Generalized Anxiety Disorder
Note in particular the following adverse events that occurred in at least 5% of the Effexor XR patients and at a rate at least twice that of the placebo group for all placebo-controlled trials for the GAD indication (Table 4): Abnormalities of sexual function (abnormal ejaculation and impotence), gastrointestinal complaints (nausea, dry mouth, anorexia, and constipation), problems of special senses (abnormal vision), and sweating.
Hope this helps and good luck. Depression can be resolved over time.