Effexor Withdrwal, How to cope?
Question:
My main complaint is the 'electric shock/dizzy pusles' I get, which after quite a bit of net research I have found is rather common.I am now in my last week of going off and these shock things have only been getting worse. So much so that i just feel like rolling around on the floor and screaming for them to stop. I talked to the Dr. about it but it's kinda one of those 'wait it out' things apparently.
My question is, does anyone know of anything that can help this 'electric shock' reaction go away or lessen? While there seems to be alot of info on the fact that this can take place, I can't find much about how to make it go away.
Thanks alot. Have a good day.
ps. The only think I have heard is taking Omega 3 could help. Does anyone have experience with that?
Answers:
Don't worry. It will be okay after some weeks.
Or you can switch to Prozac weekly first and then taper off. It is more comfortable this way. Short term and low dose usage of valium is also helpful (Not more than 2mg a day).
Chlorphenamine or chlorpheniramine and Benadryl may lessen the withdrawal symptoms.
Yeah, i've experienced it a few times. Trying to take another anti-depressant in it's place. That will lessen the effects yet at the same time, you will be able to just drop the other medications. You should taper off of it 37.5mg at a time. Why did you stop in the first place? You should give yourself at least a 6 week period to finally stop taking it.
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