Is this normal withdrawal?!
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Hi I was on venlafaxine for several years of 75mg. my dose was upped to 150mg in the spring because I didn't feel like it was working anymore. even with 150mg I still wasn't getting complete relief. so I began to see a psychiatrist in August who suggested tapering off with. adding Prozac to help side effects. so it went as followed
August: Venlafaxine decrease 150mg to 112.5 mg. Add 20 Prozac.
symptoms: none
September: Venlafaxine 112.5 to 75 my. Add 40 mg prozac.
add buspar 7.5mg
symptoms: feeling pretty stable
October:Venlafaxine 75mg to 37.5mg
Add 60mg Prozac. Buspar stays the same. symptoms: start becoming more anxious, VERY tired, head pressure, heart racing, body weakness, short of breath, stomach upset, diarehha, headaches, feel like I am dying. So currently I am on 37.5 venlafaxine and 40mg Prozac. As I am writing this I am waiting for the psychiatrist to call me because this has been the WORST day. My brain is telling me that I have a severe illness or disease because I feel SO bad!! I am so scared. If anyone can PLEASE tell me if this is normal withdrawal symptoms or should I be concerned about my physical health?! Also has anyone just decided to go back up on there venlafaxine necause it was just to hard to get off? thank you and sorry to go on so long. I am just scared and didn't know where elae to turn
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jane44234 kdw12
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so sorry you are having such a hard time, how are you today.
when i came off i did it really slowly without doctor as i think they withdraw you to fast and i was fine.
but i have read of people having similar experiences to you. i guess you just have to ride it through.
good luck let us know how youre doing