Sign-in to Ask A Doctor - 24x7
OR
Sign in with GoogleGet your health question answered instantly from our pool of 18000+ doctors from over 80 specialties
How To Withdraw From Effexor?
i wanted to get off Effexor. The Dr. told me to go every other day but on the day I don t take it I started getting a bad H/A. when i take the pill the next day, my ears feel like the ocean is in them pulsing, Im weepy, agitated, dizzy I m a mess until the pill kicks in that evening. What a cycle. its miserable! Is this the way to get off? margaret.a.kroeger@gmail,com
Thu, 6 Dec 2018
Hello,
You can gradually taper the dose.
The withdrawal symptoms will be mild.
You can take analgesics like Tramadol for a headache associated with withdrawal.
Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further.
Regards,
Dr. Shinas Hussain,
General & Family Physician
You can gradually taper the dose.
The withdrawal symptoms will be mild.
You can take analgesics like Tramadol for a headache associated with withdrawal.
Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further.
Regards,
Dr. Shinas Hussain,
General & Family Physician
I find this answer helpful
Disclaimer: These answers are for your information only and not intended to replace your relationship with your treating physician.
This is a short, free answer.
For a more detailed, immediate answer, try our premium service
[Sample answer]
Related questions you may be interested in
Loading Online Doctors....