Does effexor have a withdrawal period?
105410
I also have been on it for 3 years and tried to stop. I had horrible vertigo, vomiting, direareha. Don't even try to stop it yourself! I couldn't stop and am still taking it.Good luck
336871
Yes, absolutely.\nIn fact these feelings will turn on much harder than before.\nThe reason for this is that these drugs do not "handle" anything they merely suppress both negative and positive emotions.\nSo like anything you have been pushing down for a long time when you suddenly remove the pressure downwards the thing suppressed springs back up with equal force.\nIt is vitally important if you want to come off this drug, that you find a sypathetic medical doctor who is willing to gradually reduce the dose and properly monitor this withdrawal.\nI also advise you to work out a specific vitamin and mineral supplement program, with a trained nutritionist,  to assist you during the withdrawal process, as this will help you a great deal during the withdrawal process. (And it is unlikely that a medical doctor will know what supplements you should take)
1103782
The depression might be making you more tired than usual. However, it might be a side effect of the medication. Many times..medication has to be adjusted in dosage or changed all together if the side effects aren't tolerable for the patient. Please speak to your prescribing doctor about this.\n\nI had a client taking Effexor, and she often complained that she would have frequent sweating.
633478
Wellbutrin is used primarily for depression but it does have unlabeled uses.  Effexor is labeled for a somewhat wider range of uses -- anxiety disorder as well as depression.  While undergoing substance withdrawal, is the med to be used to treat the depression or anxiety or both?  You may want to go with Effexor. Your best bet is to talk it over with the prescribing physician.
673626
I have been on Effexor for 6 years, I try not to forget to take it or I get all shakey and dizzy the next day.  I don't think I've gotten nightmares from missing it.
562064
Did you not decrease the dose on a a gradual scale?  Taking anything out of your body/system is likely to cause withdrawal.  You need to consult with the doctor!
1097001
I took 75mg for a while, I'm not sure it worked for me, but I have seen it do well for others. It does take some time for it to work.  It has  potential to cause mania in some, but that would be an unwanted side effect and would be change, probably, if it did. If the same doctor prescribed the effexor with the lithium, it is probably safe to take. If two different doctors prescribed them, I would question their safety to at least on of them before taking it to be sure; if the same pharmacy filled them both, they SHOULD have caught any contraindications of taking the two together.
175505
read the letter! it may be with a large group .someone has filed a motion on your behalf. think.... taken any medicine? i i am waiting on asettlement from remeron {zzz}thru little action on my own. no action from you should withdrawl you from the claim, i am not a lawyer,but i have gotten these letters.its cool ,don`t worry.
214452
I have seen many people/friends try to do this and if you are doing it without dr supervision it can be extremely dangerous. Effexor can affect your body for a long time after you stop or decrease it especially your moods. If you dont like taking it or are having side effects I encourage you to discuss this with your dr before making any changes. If it is an issue of cost contact your dr or pharmacy many drug companies will provide you your medication if you meet certain criteria\nGood luck
308260
Effoxor and others like is (Plavix?) tend to sedate/depress sexual stimulus (for real - no joke).  Its subtle, bnnut you definately don't have "any interest" when taking them.
623128
It has that as a possibility if taken over a long peroid of time.  Most rx's are for 5 days which usually doesn't cause a problem.
381678
it isn't really menstruation it is just withdrawal bleeding on your pill free days
947742
NONE it is dangerous to stop meds cold turkey, taper off!
44762
I experienced something similar to the 'static shocks' that you are speaking of. When trying to stop taking the anti-anxiety/anti-depressant drug Effexor XR I experienced HORRIBLE withdrawal side effects, including something I likened to a 'shock' or..when you hit your elbow/funny bone and the jolt that goes through your arm...in your whole body! My mother also just stopped taking this, and she described the same things. A good question might be when do these occur? The frequency and any possible common denominators might help you to figure out what is causing this. Are you currently taking any medications, or have stopped them? See if these suggestions help!
316407
I haven't taken Effexor myself, my brother is still taking it, I have been through withdrawals with him, it wasn't nice. In his case, he wouldn't keep up on his re-fills...... BINGO!! He would end up being out of those nasty drugs,having to call the Doctor, I expect you know the drill. I can tell you this, be careful, if you've been on 150mgs. or more, you risk a reaction from doing it cold turkey. I know their capsules, so it is hard to take smaller amounts, all the ones I've seen are capsules. Because of the dangers of coming off cold, you're going to have to do what I did for my brother.....ween yourself off of them. Before my brother started them, I had never heard of them, now I have a healthy respect for them....or should I say an unhealthy respect, that's a hell of a drug. Even if you have to take them apart and put a small amount in coffee or pop, I admire what you're doing, I don't blame you for wanting off of them, but PLEASE do it slowly. GOOD LUCK!!
221220
Yes they are. Effexor should be tappered off, not stopped suddenly.
556758
This is the reason you aren't supposed to take it for more than few months at a time. It is a temporary fix. I used to take it and I can tell you it sucked coming off of it. I was on the lowest dose before i quit it too. It helped me alot between starting a new anti anxiety drug (effexor) and waiting for it to kick in which takes up to a month. Xanax changes you. it makes you numb to the good and bad of life. I use it to get past days I know i couldn't do on my own. However I try my best not to take it except in emergencies. You should talk to your doctor about how to best come off of it and possibly substitute it with an SSRI or similar drug that isn't addictive.