Posted by Reneeb on March 5, 2002, at 13:08:09
In reply to Re: sexual side effect- effexor-xr » Jetson, posted by Jason911 on March 5, 2002, at 10:04:46
Hi Guys - Well, I have weaned off of effexor slowly. I got down to 37.5mg and did the every other day thing and then stopped. This is my fifth day completely off effexor and I feel horrible. I have become a complete b*tch. I am losing my temper at the littlest things. My daughter is very frustated with me because I can't seem to talk to her without becoming very short. My husband is out of town Monday thru Friday working on a project and I know he is so glad he isn't here. All I want to do is cry. The vertigo keeps getting worse instead of better. I just went to walgreens and bought some Benadryl and Dramamine. I read alot of posting that people claim this stuff helps. I hope so!! I have a strong pain threshold and usually don't let much bother me, but I am about to go crazy. I wake up with the dizziness and headace and it continues til I go to bed. (which is becoming earlier each day its the only time I get relief) I am very active. I am supposed to be in training for a triathlon and I can't hardly walk let alone run!
I know many of you have gotten thru this stage. What I want to know is how long did it take? I was on 150mg for one year. Does it matter how long you have been on effexor when going thru the withdrawal time?
Thank you so much for letting me vent. I know in the big picture I have nothing to be upset about.
Renee
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