lolo1918: side effects- paresthesias

[lolo1918]

I’m typically on a dose of 262.5mg of venlafaxine, and recently (3 week ago) with the seasonal changes we increased my medication to 300mg. Last week I started having weird spells where I get this, numbing, loss of muscle function in my right arm and no ability to talk. The symptoms look very similar to a stroke and last for about 1hr in total. 
 

we have been trying to figure this out because I also have epilepsy, however I have never had experiences like this before, and my seizure I never am conscious of what is happening. With this episodes that are taking place I am fully aware of everything and know that I am unable to move my arm, leg, mouth or speak. 
 

I am wondering if anyone has ever heard of this taking place. I have let my doctor know that I want to lower my prescription back down to 262.5mg to see if the episodes I’m having stop, but also wondering if anyone has similar stories or experiences. 

Edited October 15, 2020 by manymoretodays
moved from S and S care, name added to title

[Gridley]

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Paresthesia as a side effect at higher doses of Venlafaxine is apparently is not uncommon.  The following link is about dose-related paresthesia with Venlafaxine.

(PDF) Dose-Related Paresthesias With Venlafaxine

Numbness is also a known side effect.

 

Can venlafaxine cause numbness?

This will decrease the chance of side effects, such as agitation, confusion, headache, irritability, numbness or tingling feeling, restlessness, trouble sleeping, or unusual drowsiness or weakness.

 

If you're going to drop back to 262.5, I'd do it soon.  Side effects tend to diminish as dosage is lowered.

 

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[frohfroh]

I have been having a similar symptom. My dominant right arm gets extremely weak and numb to the point of having trouble brushing my hair or teeth. It comes and goes nearly every day. It is so distressing.