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Posted by Donna Odom on May 22, 2000, at 11:25:03
After 1 wk of 37.5mg and 5 wks of 75 mgs, I developed severe hand shaking. Has this happened to anyone else. I went off for about 4 days, but my dr said I could start having severe side effects and could actually make the handshaking worse. So now I'm back on 37.5. I guess I'll try to wean myself off. Anyone else have this or have any suggestions?
Posted by juniper on May 23, 2000, at 0:19:11
In reply to Effexor XR and shaky hands, posted by Donna Odom on May 22, 2000, at 11:25:03
when i first went on effexor, i had a reaction close to that of amphetamines...i developed tremors in my hands, didn't need much sleep (and couldn't sleep), and my pupils were dilated to the point of completely covering my irises. after a while, all these side effects lessoned (and then ceased completely). is the effexor doing anything to help control your depression (i am assuming that is why you are taking it)? if so, it may be a good idea to stick with it in hopes that the tremors will subside soon. as for quiting the effexor cold turkey, there have been several posts about the evil side effects associated with doing so...withdraws ranging from severe flu symptoms to severe depression, though of course some people feel nothing, but better to take weening off it slowly.
are you on any other medication with the effexor?good luck!
juniper
Posted by Cindy W on May 23, 2000, at 9:50:30
In reply to Re: Effexor XR and shaky hands, posted by juniper on May 23, 2000, at 0:19:11
> when i first went on effexor, i had a reaction close to that of amphetamines...i developed tremors in my hands, didn't need much sleep (and couldn't sleep), and my pupils were dilated to the point of completely covering my irises. after a while, all these side effects lessoned (and then ceased completely). is the effexor doing anything to help control your depression (i am assuming that is why you are taking it)? if so, it may be a good idea to stick with it in hopes that the tremors will subside soon. as for quiting the effexor cold turkey, there have been several posts about the evil side effects associated with doing so...withdraws ranging from severe flu symptoms to severe depression, though of course some people feel nothing, but better to take weening off it slowly.
> are you on any other medication with the effexor?
>
> good luck!
>
> juniper
Donna and Juniper, I feel a little more energized with Effexor-XR, but have noticed only a tiny tiny tremor that isn't there all the time. The sleep interference is the only marked side effect I notice, and a slight increase in blood pressure. Am on Effexor-XR 375 mg/day. Guess I'm just not very sensitive to meds and side effects (the way I feel without the meds is so terrible, the side effects are hardly any problem ever).--Cindy W
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