Well it's been 5 months since I started Effexor but as of a couple of weeks ago I stopped because I felt like I was a different person not any happier and anxiety was making me miserable. So I started Busipirone and I think I'm feeling a little better except for some terrible headaches. As for the withdrawal it was as bad as I thought from reading others experiences.
I just wanted to say hi and that I hope the Busipirone works for you. The withdrawl effects as well as side effects from starting a new med can cause bad headaches. If they persist tho you should talk to your Doc.
Well hope things look up for you and you get relief from your headaches..Nice to see you!...
Hugs Broken
In order to see the Rainbow, you must first endure some Rain.
Hi Broken thank you for your thoughts and I will talk to my doctor if the headaches don't go away. I tend to get a lot of headaches I think due to hormones. The headaches may also be due to stopping the Effexor, I also get a funny feeling in my head which is similar to what other people have talked about when they stop taking Effexor. I had to stop taking the Effexor I was becoming so miserable and having thoughts I shouldn't. Not only that but I started loosing a lot of hair, my eyesight and memory have been getting worse. I told this to my doctor and he doesn't think it has anything to do with the medicine Effexor, but I think so. How have you been?
When I too came off Effexor I had terrible side effects, including the 'brain shivers' as I call them and they weren't pleasant. I thought I was dying the withdrawl symptoms were so bad but got through it. I was on it for about 2 yrs/675 mgs, was like a zombie.
These days im not doing so-so. Its a daily struggle with somedays where I am so tired I think I just can't fight another day - but you put one foot in front of the other and before you know it you've made it through another day. Ive been really struggling lately but have just changed once again to a new med so hopefully things will perk up :)
Finding this place and meeting all kinds of special people here has been a lifesaver for me. Its a great feeling to have a place where you feel like you belong and feel comfortable.
So how are the headaches today?... I look forward to chatting with you more and getting to know you!!
In order to see the Rainbow, you must first endure some Rain.
Hi Broken and everyone else Funny you say your doing so so I say that all the time. It's not easy. What are you taking now have you ever tried buspirone? I'm thinking maybe I should try something else to help with the blues but being I don't work I don't want to have to take so many medicines my husband has a hard time make ends meet. It's been a few weeks I stopped taking Effexor and I still have a funny sensations going on in my head I hope its due to the effexor and not another problem with the buspirone. I didn't just stop cold turkey with the Effexor I did do that once and it was really bad this time I would take some of the beads out of the Effexor to help. I still have a on and off headach. Hopefully we all will be feeling better soon. Bye for now.
Yeah some days so-so is all a person can muster up, but it could be worse right?...
Yes I also tried buspirone - now for me it didn't work but hopefully will be a good match for you. Sometimes it takes a lot of changes in combinations to find the right fit, and I know how it is struggling to make ends meet and then on top of that adding more with the meds, but if it makes you lead a happier life its worth it - your worth it!
Im totally wiped out in everyway tonight, was my daughters b-day today - and I made it through by the seat of my pants..lol.. after party sat down and just balled my eyes out. ahh prob because was so drained and overtired.
So im off to bed.. hope you have a good night and catch you tomorrow!!!
In order to see the Rainbow, you must first endure some Rain.
I was just thinking about you and getting abit worried seeing as you havnet posted in a few days. I was just wondering if everythings ok... PLz let me know when you can...
Love Broken
In order to see the Rainbow, you must first endure some Rain.
unless you plan on being on Effexor for the rest of your life (or have an unusually strong ability to get over HORRENDOUS withdrawal symptoms), I suggest you steer very very very clear of this drug.
I'm currently being weaned off what was a very low dose (37.5 mg), which I'd been on for about the past 2 months. However, previous to that I was taking 75mg for the past seven years. (I think the average dose is around 250mg or something).
At the moment, being weaned off the drug, I am nearly non functional.
My withdrawal symptoms include:
-headaches -kind of uncontrollable nasty agitation... snapping at people -randomly bursting into tears over nothing -electric shocking feelings behind my eyes every 30 seconds - 1minute followed by extreme vertigo -stumbling around -inability to enunciate words -extreme problems concentrating on anything -dreadful memory -lack of will to do anything.
According to what i've read, these withdrawal symptoms can last for months and even years.
I can barely function at work, cannot drive safely, and worry about my ability to do much of anything, as I might pose a danger to myself an others with my behavior.
so, my final word IF YOU HAVE OTHER OPTIONS, GET OFF EFFEXOR NOW!!!!
New member on Effexor
Posted - 02/17/2007 : 06:32:48
