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I have finally stopped Venlafaxine... ...shock of electricity

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jj07521
jj07521

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
    mike12345 jj07521

    Posted

    I had what I can describe as little earthquakes where the room seemed to shake for a split second. They will go after a week or so I think it must be your brain getting used to not using the drug.
  • barbara79178
    barbara79178 jj07521

    Posted

    How long were you on it?   How many mg’s.   And why did you come off of it?  Just curious because I just completed my 3rd week just starting it. 
  • liz05654
    liz05654 jj07521

    Posted

    Hi

    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
      barbara79178 liz05654

      Posted

      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
      karen_57593 barbara79178

      Posted

      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
      barbara79178 karen_57593

      Posted

      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
      karen_57593 barbara79178

      Posted

      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

  • sara20313
    sara20313 jj07521

    Posted

    Hi

    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
    jeffrey00816 jj07521

    Posted

    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
    jeffrey00816 jj07521

    Posted

    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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