Hello i count my blessings i feel so good atm i decided to stop my Effexor 2 days ago. No brain zaps or confusion nothing. I tapered very quickly from 225mg to 37.5mg in 12 days then stayed on 37.5mg for around 9-10 weeks. I have been so lethargic and sick with sore bones almost daily for the whole 9-10 weeks. Within 32 hours of stopping my energy came back my mood lifted i feel focused more than i have in a very long time. More importantly ive stopped craving sweets !!! I woke with a migraine today but its gone now. Im guessing withdrawals are still to come but i dont care i have to stop this medication. I take a potent omega 3 supp daily with a mega B supp and a vit d with calcium supp. Im hoping this is why i feel so ok at the moment. Is it usual for withdrawals to start after 51 hours of stopping Effexor XR??? Yes we are all different but last time the w/d's hit me 3 hours of not taking my dose. Thanks for listening. Amanda
2014-10-30 11:02:11
You know you did this wrong. If it gets too hard for you to handle see your psychiatrist and do it slowly and correctly to prevent long-term problems. If it goes easily then lucky you.
2014-10-30 11:02:58
