Posted by Pamela on March 24, 2001, at 11:25:44
Hi,
I have been on Effexor for 7 months. It has been a great drug and I have now been weaning off for 2 months (very sensitive system). 5 days ago I stopped totally after going below the 37.5 mg. for awhile. I have been on the couch or in bed every since. I am so dizzy,nauseous,achy, tired, headaches that I cannot stand up. Everytime I eat I get really sick. I have gained 10lbs while on Effexor and 8 more in the last 5 days. My eating habits are the same as they have always been and in the last few days I have really watched my intake, but the scale just keeps going up. I am miserable and literally cannot fit into any clothing (other than sweats) My doctor said it is just water and will go away, but 18lbs???? This morning I took a 37.5 mg pill to verify the symptoms and I need to get some things done, within 2 hours I am feeling pretty okay. I want off but I cannot be incapacitated for weeks. Anyone know how long this might last?
Any info greatly appreciated.
PG
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thread:57381
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