Effexor Withdrawal

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Common Effexor withdrawal symptoms include dizziness, nausea, fatigue, headache, gait instability and insomnia. Some may even report flu-like symptoms, and the range of symptoms may be mild to severe.

What Is Effexor?

Effexor is an antidepressant that acts as a stimulant and has occasionally been used to treat ADD/ADHD (Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder), in particular because children and adults who suffer from ADHD are at increased risk of developing depression.

Withdrawal Symptoms

The full list of withdrawal symptoms includes: tremors , visual hallucinations, headache, insomnia, nausea, vomiting, diarrhea, blurred vision, sweating, fever, abdominal discomfort, mood disturbance, sleep disturbance, flu symptoms, general malaise, decrease in appetite, anxiety, agitation, irritability, and memory and concentration difficulties.

In addition, a serious condition called serotonin syndrome can develop in those who take drugs that increase serotonin in the body.

How To Avoid Withdrawal

Please do not stop taking Effexor without first consulting with your doctor. You will likely need to gradually reduce the dose before stopping Effexor completely. This should only be done under the supervision of a professional.

Suddenly stopping this medication may cause unpleasant and potentially serious side effects.

If already using this medication, the best advice is to taper off slowly instead of going “cold turkey.” It is important to develop a specific tapering schedule with your health care provider to minimize withdrawal symptoms. Anyone discontinuing this medication runs the risk of suffering the above-mentioned withdrawal symptoms.

Warning About Taking Antidepressants During Pregnancy

For pregnant women, there is a risk of withdrawal affecting developing fetuses. For more information, read about the risks of combining antidepressants and pregnancy.

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