JamesV85: Venlafaxine withdrawal

[JamesV85]

JamesV85

 

I’m looking for some help please.  I was put  on venlafaxine and over the course of a year, I went up to 225mg but it didn’t help so I decided to withdraw.  I went from 225-150-75-37.5-25-0mg over 2 years.  The last time I took a pill of 25mg was November last year.  It’s been 5 months and I think I’m still in withdrawal.  I did have very bad anger and rage and vertigo but that has all passed now.  I now have spells of sudden exhaustion with heart palpitations and brain fog and brain zaps, cold hands and feet, poor memory and concentration just to name a few. Could I still be in withdrawal after 5 months?   
 

im due to see a doctor on Monday to have a full blood check as naturally my mind is starting to wonder if there is something else going on.

 

i would like to hear other people’s stories of coming off this drug please and any help. Thanks 

Edited May 16, 2020 by Gridley

[Gridley]

Welcome to SA, JamesV85.

 

It is very common to be in withdrawal at the five month mark and longer.  Your symptoms are typical withdrawal symptoms.

 

What is withdrawal syndrome.

 

Daily Checklist of Antidepressant Withdrawal Symptoms (PDF) 

 

We don't recommend a lot of supplements on SA, as many members report being sensitive to them due to our over-reactive nervous systems, but two supplements that we do recommend are magnesium (glycinate is a good form) and omega 3 (fish oil). Many people find these to be calming to the nervous system. 

 

Magnesium, nature's calcium channel blocker 

 

Omega-3 fatty acids (fish oil) 

 

Add in one at a time and at a low dose in case you do experience problems.

 

This is your Introduction topic, where you can ask questions and connect with other members.  We're glad you found your way here.

 

[JamesV85]

Thanks