Posted by rin on July 11, 2002, at 13:00:46
In reply to Re: THE WITHDRAWL-how long will this last?, posted by Essence on July 11, 2002, at 11:50:13
> When I quit Effexor XR 2 yrs ago, I tapered half a pill every 3 days so was off in 12 days. I was not prepared for the withdrawal affects I would get from this medication. I was literally floored and unprepared. I was sick, dizzy, headachy, sweating profusely, loss of appetite, anxiety and panic attacks, insomnia, totally weak, blurred vision, tingling in all extremeties, could literally feel the blood coursing through my body. This lasted about 4 days before I felt any relief. I don't think I tapered slow enough or long enough, but I also somehow doubt that even with a slower tapering the withdrawal would have been any easier.
Essence,
I am now totally off them. This is day 10. I find my breathing is laboured, my nausea won't go away, the "jerks" are surpising me constantly too.
I just figured my blurred vision was from my contacts...got a new pair. I contributed the nightmares to just having dreams. I too am floored by what this has done to me. I feel as if I have no control and am left with such an uneasy feeling.
I have gained 15 pounds and am hoping now that I am off it, I will lose it.
Thank you for sharing your experiences with me.
poster:rin
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