I've been taking 112.5 mg of Effexor daily for about three years. I have experienced withdrawal symptoms in the past (brain zaps, etc) when missing a dose by about six hours or so, but for the past several days I've been feeling the Effexor withdrawal symptoms, without missing any doses. I've been extremely anxious, panicky, sweaty, having brain zaps, feeling disoriented and a general malaise.
I should add that anxiety has not been a big problem for a very long time, and there are no unusual life changes going on for me right now.
The only time I've felt this way in the past was when I was having withdrawal due to a missed dose.
Has anyone ever begun feeling withdrawal symptoms when still taking the prescribed dosage regularly?
I should add that anxiety has not been a big problem for a very long time, and there are no unusual life changes going on for me right now.
The only time I've felt this way in the past was when I was having withdrawal due to a missed dose.
Has anyone ever begun feeling withdrawal symptoms when still taking the prescribed dosage regularly?
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I am going through this right now! I even called pfizer to see if they have had others report this but in typical fashion of a drug company they could not really comment. I feel somewhat better to know that someone else has had these withdrawls while taking mu prescribed dose. I increased my dose today just so that I could get out of bed and not feel like I was going to fall down from the dizziness and of course I am getting the zapping in my head which seems to be trade mark for Effexor XR
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right now it's so beautiful outside and here I am inside because of the zapping and headaches. I'M ON EFFEXOR TOO and just don't know what to do anymore. some days are better than others but lately been having non stop zaps. wish there was help for all who suffer!!
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I'm 19 and have been on Effexor 150mg daily since I was 15 and over the last couple of weeks I've been experiencing tingling in my hands and feet and brain zaps even tho I am regularly taking my dose. I use recreational drugs sometimes and I'm worrying that the full effect of Effexor has become compromised. I'd love some researched constructive opinions
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Has anyone figured out why this happens? It happens to me all of the time too. I have been on it for about 5 years and for the last year or so get the zaps randomly and lately dizziness and nausea too. I am also miserable so don't think it's working very well. I asked my doctor once he didn't seem to think it was too serious, guess I'll have to go back.
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Absolutely..............been on Effexor 20 years at 150, but withdrawal symptoms started to appear about a year ago, very gradual at first (tiredness, dizziness mainly.......presumably the drug was losing its effectiveness). A few days ago I hauled off and stopped Effexor completely and concurrently started a beginning dose of 15 mg Mirtazapine. Hey, the results were awful. I conclude that my problems (acute dizziness, nausea) stemmed from stopping the Effexor abruptly rather than anything connected with the new drug. After four days of this discomfort I went back to my old 150/day of E. and I feel pretty good after one day. I intend to ask my doc if he would be agreeable to simply upping my E. to say 225 from 150 and see how this progresses. I am in my mid 80's so I am just looking for some tranquillity here. Anyone having or had anything similar to my experience?.............Jack
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I was on 150mg had symptoms of legs shaky and bad sweat and insomnia. It might be just to much a er doctor told me to take 75mg. As the next day took to the 75mg and noticed the symptoms subsided like relief but still get
A little anxious but my anxiety is not as bad and shaking in leg are gone just get a little jumpie :) but better and watch stuff that's funny it'll help some
A little anxious but my anxiety is not as bad and shaking in leg are gone just get a little jumpie :) but better and watch stuff that's funny it'll help some
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Hi, I think it may be other nutrients impacting absorption. Saying this completely anecdotally but whenever I have green tea with sertraine I get withdrawal symptoms
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I am going through this right now after taking 275mg for 6 years or so. The brain zaps are the worst. But I am also having flu like symptoms and extreme changes in my body temperature, chills, and body aches. I am almost positive I don’t have the flu because of the brain zaps. I have been taking my normal does at the normal time. I have been really happy with the medication, other than what is happening now. Other than this thread I can’t find any information on this happening. Anyone have links to articles or studies relating to this? Thanks
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I am on this thread today because my withdrawal symps started last night and are full blown today. I have not missed a dose. My increase to 150mg was months ago. I cannot find information anywhere.
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For the past two days, I have been having with drawl symptoms. I thought about taking another dose but I'll wait to talk to my doctor. This has happened to me before and my doctor said it was because my body had become immune to this dosage and we probably needed to increase the dosage.
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