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Venlafaxine hell please help

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natalie_35027
natalie_35027

So I've been on venlafaxine for about 4 and half years 150mg and about 3 weeks ago it seemed to just poop out on me & stopped working. I was put on it due to anxiety but now it's come back twice as bad sad doc said she wouldn't up the dose as it probably wouldn't help as my body has become immune so got to start the withdrawal. For the past week I have been taking 112.5mg and i honestly feel awful. Been referred to mental health team but who knows how long that will take. Seeing gp tomorrow and he's thinking of adding 5mg of escitalopram to help through withdrawing from the ven and got a few diazepam to try help with the constant anxiety. I have lost nearly a stone as i haven't been able to eat, suffering insomnia, diarrhoea, body aches, dry mouth, and this horrid feeling like I'm detached from myself. Is this normal? Honestly feels like it's never going to end x

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  • jim48507
    jim48507 natalie_35027

    Posted

    It should eventually end.  Drug withdrawal symptoms are not permanent.
    • natalie_35027
      natalie_35027 jim48507

      Posted

      I just wish they told me years ago the effect venlafaxine can have on you. I have 3 children to look after and being constantly anxious is horrid. I wouldn't wish this on anyone
  • elaine92718
    elaine92718 natalie_35027

    Posted

    Yes it's all normal. I'm on day 5 without Veneflaxine. But through the decreased doses you experience all what your mentioning. The brain zaps are awful. X
    • natalie_35027
      natalie_35027 elaine92718

      Posted

      It's non stop all day, the uncontrollable shaking is driving me insane. I'm so anxious and it won't go away sad xx
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