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This is so hard!

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Abuelita
Abuelita

I have been on Venlafaxine for over three years and on my second day of detox. My brain feels like it is in an electrical storm.

I am curious about the Benadryl connection to reducing these symptoms and what are the Benadryl side effects. Will I be trading one set of side effects for another just as bad or worse???

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  • sandra1165
    sandra1165 Abuelita

    Posted

    Hi, Benadryl helps to calm the "brain "Zaps"  and the effects are minimal. It was a life saver for me.
    • Abuelita
      Abuelita sandra1165

      Posted

      Thank you for sharing Sandra!

      I am going to give it a go. I will let the community know how it goes.

  • tonyjc
    tonyjc Abuelita

    Posted

    As discussed in other venlafaxine forums on here:

    Take your withdrawal super slow. Dont rush it. If your having these symptoms after 2 days then your going too fast. Slow down and dont expect your doctor to be much help. Find a new and better doctor if needed. 

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