Question:
How do I handle Effexor withdrawal?
How long do the withdrawal symptoms last? I’ve been taking 300 mg a day for a long time. I no longer have insurance and can't afford the prescription. What are the withdrawal symptoms I will experience and how long does it take before the medication is completely out of my system?
Thank you.
Dr. Heller's Answer:
The length of time is highly variable, but are usually a problem for a few weeks. It’s recommended the dose be lowered by reducing the dose by 75mg weekly. It’s usually out of the body within a week, the majority is gone in 48 hours.
Withdrawal symptoms can include agitation, loss of appetite, anxiety and nervousness, confusion, impaired coordination, diarrhea, dizziness, dry mouth, moodiness, depression, tremors, fatigue, headaches, insomnia, nausea, vomiting, bad dreams including nightmares, electric "shocks" and other sensation disturbances, grogginess, sweating, and dizziness. Effexor withdrawal can also trigger mania or hypomania.
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