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Suggest Treatment For Persistent Dizziness Post Venlafaxine Withdrawal

Hi I have dizziness that gets worse during the day - seem to be fine upon awakening and moving around, but towards lunchtime onwards, it worsens until I feel nauseas.It is also exacerbated by looking around, turning my head and movement.I have just come off Venlafaxine (suddenly) upon the advice of my Dr, for one week as he believes I may have been having a drug reaction to it. 335mg per day was the dosage. My face is covered in a red, raw and hot rash as well. Also low grade headache. Been like this for about 1 week. and 3 days into 1 week off the Venlafaxine.Sara
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Hello thanks for asking from HCM for your health related queries

I can understand your concern. You were on high dose of Venlafaxine and have stopped the drug abruptly, this has precipitated the withdrawal symptoms. The symptoms like dizziness that is worsening progressively, nausea, vomiting are occurring due to serotonin withdrawal syndrome. The low grade headache, rash on face is possibly due to withdrawal. I'd advise you to call your doctor or visit an ER if symptoms increase in severity. Take plenty of fluids and remain calm. For nausea, vomiting you can use OTC antacids.

In my opinion the drug should be started again and then doses can be reduced gradually. Call your doctor for details.

Thanks, I hope this helps you. Take care.

Dr. Seikhoo Bishnoi,
Psychiatrist
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Suggest Treatment For Persistent Dizziness Post Venlafaxine Withdrawal

Hello thanks for asking from HCM for your health related queries I can understand your concern. You were on high dose of Venlafaxine and have stopped the drug abruptly, this has precipitated the withdrawal symptoms. The symptoms like dizziness that is worsening progressively, nausea, vomiting are occurring due to serotonin withdrawal syndrome. The low grade headache, rash on face is possibly due to withdrawal. I d advise you to call your doctor or visit an ER if symptoms increase in severity. Take plenty of fluids and remain calm. For nausea, vomiting you can use OTC antacids. In my opinion the drug should be started again and then doses can be reduced gradually. Call your doctor for details. Thanks, I hope this helps you. Take care. Dr. Seikhoo Bishnoi, Psychiatrist