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Hi all. On day 11 now and doing ok but still getting zaps and strange feelings in my head. How long will this last?.
Still taking omega 3 and vitamin d and have really ramped up my intake of fish and vegetables. My weight is falling off tho and i even feel much thinner. My BP and Cholestral are normal and feel pretty pleased with myself that for the first time in 5 years i am drug free.
I had a medical this week for my proffessional driving licence which i can now get again and yet another GP denied that withdrawal from this drug can be so difficult, she actually laughed when i explained. She was the 5th different Doctor i have seen this year and all with the same attitude. My thinking is they have so many patients on Venlofaxine and other drugs who are encouraged to stay on them because the Doctors have no idea of how to get people off them.
My intention now is to stay well away from the medical centre and its inhabitants for ever.
Ian
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elaine92718 ian25191
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ian25191 elaine92718
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elaine92718 ian25191
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warren29237 ian25191
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The issue HAS been well known and reported for several years.
Having said that, the "brain zaps" is a new one to me before I entered this site, and I have spoken to many patients on venlafaxine.
Perhaps it is time the authorities investigated and advised prescribers.
elaine92718 warren29237
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KatyClarkey ian25191
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Also well done on loosing weight, I'm still as enormous as ever (again all because of this drug - even though my doctors dismissed this) and even on a strict controled diet where I have to see a consultant every week, my weight around my torso just isn't shifting! I'm hoping after the 3rd month mark that's when I'll start shifting the pounds and them my Venlafaxine nightmare will be well and truly over!
Keep going Ian!!!! xx
elaine92718 KatyClarkey
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I've been off veneflaxine for 5 weeks. Felt I was doing ok. The brain zaps are better however I'm struggling with the massive knot in my stomach.
I'm going back the doctors Monday. Any ideas? I also take omega 3 x
kaye83979 KatyClarkey
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ian25191 KatyClarkey
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Thank you. The weight loss is a bonus and am lucky i have lost it so quickly and am sure you will too. The Doctor i saw for my medical also denied that Venlofaxine increases weight but i am the proof. I put on 4 stones in 4 years and have lost over 2 stones in 8 months without any particular diet change.
You keep going too it will come off!
Ian
Angelitos ian25191
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