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I have finally stopped Venlafaxine, I feel totally fine and content, but the only thing is... when ever i move my eyes up,down left or right I get this weird sensation for a split second, it's like a wave or a really really low shock of electricity, it doesn't hurt but its unpleasant. I just wondered, is it normal and should i just ignore it until it goes? Will it ever go do you know? I really hope you can help. Thanks
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mike12345 jj07521
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barbara79178 jj07521
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liz05654 jj07521
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i was on 225mg ER for about 2 years and came off it cold turkey about 18 months ago. I had the electric shock / zapping in my brain, that were very unpleasant, alongside lots of other withdrawal symptoms, and they lasted at least 6 months.
i still get them now occasionally, but only when I’m tired.
i stayed off meds for about 6 months but then had to go back on them again as I had a relapse. However, I refused point blank to return to Venlafaxine as I hated being on it.
Stick with the waithdrawal if you can stand it. It’s definitely worth coming off as it’s a truly awful drug - in my opinion.
Liz
barbara79178 liz05654
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Liz-I’ve been told not to read too many online comments but I can’t help it. Just curious (because I’ve just started it) why do you say it’s an awful drug? I’m so early on it right now on 75 mg’s ( mostly for anxiety) & so it’s too early for me to feel any benefit from it
karen_57593 barbara79178
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Barbara I've been on it about 9 weeks now and so far I've been getting better every day. It's defo working for me it could work for you too everyone's body reacts differently xx
barbara79178 karen_57593
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Thanks Karen! I know it’s going to take some time for me yet. I’m just scared from all the bad things I read. How many mg’s are you on? I also know 3 people on it & they love it. I’m just a full blown anxiety mess right now.
Best of luck to you. Hope you continue to feel well!
karen_57593 barbara79178
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I was exactly the same my anxiety was thru the roof I'm so much better now. I'm on 75mg twice a day I was on 37.5mg twice a day xxx
barbara79178 karen_57593
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barbara79178 karen_57593
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Wow, that's great!
sara20313 jj07521
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Yes you will receive tiny shocks. This is your brain activity changing from the long term use of Ven.
You may well end up going back on a very small dose to wean yourself off slowly rather than in one hit.
It has been proven a very difficult drug to reduce. But if done properly and with support from family then it is achievable.
Sara x
jeffrey00816 jj07521
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Hello,
I was on this stuff for 3 years.. I just "tapered " down.. 2 days after my last pill I find that among other scary side effects, the one that is driving me mad is the sound I hear when my eyes look left or right.. it's a clicking sound.. not a shock but s definite feeling.. did you?
jeffrey00816 jj07521
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Everybody in here is right, it is truly a bad drug, the side effects seem worse than the "reason" I got on them
. I can t really remember why I needed this stuff. I'll probably get kicked off this site by the pharmaceutical men in black😎
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