Don’t know what to do
Posted , 4 users are following.
I was on 225 Effexor for 15 years. I wanted off due to constant sweating. My doctor weaned me way too fast. I got terrible withdrawal symptoms when I got to 37.5 so doctor put me on Cymbalta 40 mgs forb2 weeks, then 20 mgs. for two weeks. Then he told me to take one every other day. I got horrible withdrawals. He tried Prozac. Didn’t work. Then he told me to go back on 37.5 Effexor to stabilize. It has been two weeks and I still feel horrible. Should I give it more time? Doctor does not know what to do.
0 likes, 3 replies
bonnie86967 jacqueline69942
Posted
I have a similar story to you but I did not use other drugs for withdrawal symptoms . I reinstated to 37.5 mg for 2 weeks for withdrawal symptoms but felt so sick on them that I stopped at that dose 5 weeks ago and still feel terrible I have anxiety, insomnia, extreme fatigue, general feeling of not feeling good at all I think we may have to just wait it out to feel better. We will get better but the waiting is so hard.
Are you a member of Facebook group Effexor side effects, withdrawals, and discontinuation syndrome??? If you have Facebook, they are an excellent resource of information and helpful members. Good luck. I know it’s really hard for you right now
christina21598 jacqueline69942
Posted
I don't no where I read it, but I believe there is another medication that a doctor can prescribe in conjunction to help the withdrawal
christina21598 jacqueline69942
Posted
I don't no where I read it, but I believe there is another medication that a doctor can prescribe in conjunction to help the withdrawal