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Suggest Remedies For Side Effects Due To Effexor Withdrawal

Under a doctor s care, I am weaning myself off Effexor. Not sure how long I very been taking it, maybe under a year, but have alternated doses during that time. Now in third week and taking 37.5mg every other day for five more days then off completely. FYI Effexor prescribed for uncontrollable hot flashes not depression. Not working so want off the drug. Withdrawals are hideous, dizzy, fuzzy head, feel real strange. Thank you for any help. Susan YYYY@YYYY
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Hello,

Sudden withdrawal of effexor may cause anxiety, confusion, or agitation, lack of coordination or vertigo, nausea, diarrhea, or vomiting, sleep disorders or nightmares, headache, dry mouth, fatigue and brain zaps (electric-like shocks) etc.

You have to reduce the dose as slow as possible. It is better to reduce 25% of the dose in 6 months.

You may avoid caffeinated drinks and alcohol. eat green leafy vegetables. Yoga and meditation is useful.

If symptoms not improved please consult your doctor he will examine and treat you accordingly.

Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further.

Regards,
Dr. Penchila Prasad Kandikattu, Internal Medicine Specialist
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Suggest Remedies For Side Effects Due To Effexor Withdrawal

Hello, Sudden withdrawal of effexor may cause anxiety, confusion, or agitation, lack of coordination or vertigo, nausea, diarrhea, or vomiting, sleep disorders or nightmares, headache, dry mouth, fatigue and brain zaps (electric-like shocks) etc. You have to reduce the dose as slow as possible. It is better to reduce 25% of the dose in 6 months. You may avoid caffeinated drinks and alcohol. eat green leafy vegetables. Yoga and meditation is useful. If symptoms not improved please consult your doctor he will examine and treat you accordingly. Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further. Regards, Dr. Penchila Prasad Kandikattu, Internal Medicine Specialist