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I was perscribed Effexor XR 75MG for one year after suffering from depression after the death of a family member. 10 days ago I stopped using this medication and I have had strange side effects I contribute to withdrawal. I get waves of tingling throughout my body. Like an electric shock feeling. I wanted to know if anyone else has had this feeling after discontinuing Effexor XR.

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Re: Mags (# 42)

I stopped using this medication and I have had strange side effects I contribute to withdrawal.

YES! please consult with your doctor/pharmacist immediately. Effexor withdraw can be fatal.

I do not know if you should recontinue, taper, etc. this is a discussion you need to have with a professional asap.

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I know EXACTLY what you're going through, Lori. I'm not exactly drug-compliant, I forget easily depending on my stress levels and I take 150mg 2x daily. If I miss a dose I feel the same as you which I've called twitchy.

However, recently I realized I wouldn't be able to see my Dr. in time to refill my scrips so I gradually cut back. Say, instead of taking my first dose at 9.00 a.m., I'd take it at noon. I just kept lengthening the dosage times until I was on only one per day, and it only took me a week to do so. I suffered no twitchiness -- but it's not all good news. Eventually, I was reduced to even deeper depression so it was decided I'd go back to the 2x daily dosage. I don't believe it's EVER recommended that you should quit any medication cold turkey. I do know the twitchiness lasts a very long time.

I hope this helps you. Good luck!

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Lucy, you've given me food for thought: Prescribing Effexor XR certainly does keep my mouth shut while they just write me another scrip for refills. Hmmm. I won't have that problem after 25 July, though. My insurance (state aid) is changing and they will no longer pay for brand name scrips, only 5 generics per month. I presently take 12 meds per month -- Premarin, Synthroid, etc. a combination of brand name/generic meds. I can hardly wait till the end of this month to become a basket case once again. Bastards!! I despise this state.

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