Posted by Jiggitykid on February 7, 2005, at 16:00:16
In reply to Re: Effexor withdrawal symptoms!, posted by Marg on February 7, 2005, at 11:08:57
Hi Marg,
I think your doctor does need to know that he is uninformed/ignorant of the effects of effexor. Perhaps you could print out some of the testimonials here and take them. Also, itchiness is common - my feet itched, but only my feet. Others have experienced the all-over itching like you are. Benedryl, if you can stand the sleepiness and aren't taking another antihistamine, can help.
Take care!!
> Thanks everyone for your advice and input. I'm sticking with trying to come off the AD's but I'm not liking the SP (fear of going to sleep makes me more tired therefore making the chance of SP happening more likely).
> In all coming off Effexor is not pleasant, bad headaches, dizziness, vision problems and I'm itchy all over!! Is itchiness common? I've got skin peeling off me!
>
> Oh and my Doc said nothing about monitoring me as I'm coming off them. He just said this is your last packet. Nothing about going to see him again or anything!
> But it seems to me I should go anyway and tell him the score.
> Thanks again everyone and I hope you are all well.
> Take care of yourselves.
> Marg
>
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