Posted by Karen Smith on July 15, 2004, at 2:13:53
In reply to Re: Cam- how to read the article, posted by LD on April 27, 2000, at 8:12:06
I have been on effexor xr 150mg for years now and did gain over 30lbs. I wasn't happy about the weight gain . I had decided to get off the meds due to divorce and lack of finances . I was told to take it everyother day for two weeks and then quit. I did and had withdrawal symptoms of headache and weird high pitched ringing in my ears.When I moved my eyes from side to side I would feel dizzy and the ringing followed the movement. It is hard to really explain. I took it upon myself to take 75mg then for every other day for two weeks and try quiting but this did not work. I decided I would go cold turkey and try to tolerate the symptom for a few days more at least and see if the symptoms stop. I really have no other choice since I can not afford the meds anymore. Wish me luck! I hope I can loose the weight I gained in time too! Anyone else have these wierd symptoms as mine? Is there any hope?
poster:Karen Smith
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