was forced to go cold turkey from 325mg of effexor
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Today is my 5 day off of meds .my new insurance refuses to help with it. I already am experiencing flu like and starting to feel anxtious.i worried about what is going to happen next .i been on this for over a year. What i have read so far is scaring me more and more. I would appreciate any advice u can give even if u went through it and can give an idea what to expect.
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urbanewarrior angie7373
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Try taking Diphenhydramine HCl (Nytol or Boots Sleepeze in the UK, Benadryl in the U.S.). Worked for me.
Stick with it. You will get there.
elaine92718 angie7373
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I can only sympathise deeply. I once didn't have my Effexor for 4 days and I truly felt awful to say the least. I'd ran out of my medicine and it was the weekend.
I had flu symptoms like yourself. Shakes and hot/cold sweats. I generally felt that I couldn't control my body. Muzzy head with headaches. Nauseous and being sick. Feeling like the world was going on and I wasn't part of it. Felt I was in a daze and could not concentrate even on the simplest task.
I cannot express how sorry I feel for you! Once I resumed my medication all symptoms went within a day.
All what your experiencing will eventually pass, however I'm sorry this seems to be your only option. Withdrawal as you probably know requires slow reduction.
Best of luck. Please keep me informed 😊
anne240 angie7373
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You will feel poorly for a few weeks, maybe more, maybe less. Depends on the individual. I found the "brain zaps" were the worse thing. Just rest if you can until the withdrawls subside.Â
Don't worry about what will happen next, just give the medication time to leave your body. You will be fine after that. May take some time, that is all, but you will know it is just your body getting back to normal.Â
It is 18 months now since I stopped, and I am doing OK. I am sorry you are having to do it the fast way, but people do, and you will feel fine I am sure.Â
I hope you are able to stay at home and cope with this.Â
Take care and let us know how you get on.
jim48507 angie7373
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urbanewarrior jim48507
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Stick to Nytol or Benadryl.
judy1959 angie7373
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angie7373
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