... crying. I figured out what I did. How long until I feel back to normal, not taking it again. I have been on it for 15+ years
I quit Effexor xr cold turkey, accidently, after 4 day to neat sweats, anger, headaches, shakes,?
Question posted by pmoran on 20 June 2013
Last updated on 8 July 2013 by ppickering
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3 Answers
ppickering
8 July 2013
I did the same. You have to be tapered off. It can cause racing of the heart.
sara12345
21 June 2013
Absolutely to Suzanne's answer. If you had long term depression before going on Effexor, you are likely to have to go back onto it and then it can be harder for it to work and often takes a higher dose. Just so you know. If you don't like it because of the sexual side effects, I changed to the upgraded Pristiq which brought back my sex drive.
suzanne66
20 June 2013
You should talk with your doctor. You should not quit Effexor cold turkey. It needs to be tapered off slowly so as to avoid the withdrawal symptoms you have been experiencing.
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