Olivetree2000: CT Effexor

[Olivetree2000]

Hi all! 
so I am also on my own journey of stopping Effexor. I however did stop cold turkey. I’m 15 days in and mentally I am completely fine but I would like to reach out to this community to help with the physical side effects. 
My short term memory seems to have gotten terrible, and I’m quite “in the clouds.” I also have developed pharyngitis coupled with a cough and cannot seem to get rid of it. In the first week I was also very nauseous and I had a fever, but that is no longer the case.

I understand my body is in shock so I would like some guidance with some vitamins to try and get it back to strength. I am currently taking Olive Leaf morning and night, and Vitamin C, magnesium and iron in the morning. Please let me know if anyone has some more advice. 
Thank you so much,

olivetree

[Frogie]

@Olivetree2000

 

Hi and welcome to SA. We are a volunteer run site with all the members that have been through or going through some of the same things you are currently.

 

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I'm sorry you went off Effexor cold turkey.

 

Did you chose to do this or did a dr take you off cold turkey?

 

How long were you on Effexor? 

 

What were the main symptoms that you had and how long did they last?

 

We don't recommend anyone going off a medication cold turkey.

 

I'm going to give you some links to read.

 

About reinstating and stabilizing to reduce withdrawal symptoms

 

Dr Joseph Glenmullen's WD Symptoms Checklist

 

What is Withdrawal Syndrome?

 

Brain Remodelling

 

Digestive problems:  Nausea, Diarrhoea, Bloating, GERD

 

 

 

As for the sore throat/cough I would have a dr look at that if it gets any worse as that could be a simple cold or an infection.

 

We don't recommend many supplements on here except 2. You might try one at a time and just a small amount to see how you react.

 

Magnesium

 

Omega-3 Fish Oil

 

I hope some of this information will help you.

 

If and when you have any questions, please don't hesitate to ask. We are here to help.

 

Take care,

Frogie xx

 

 

 

Edited December 24, 2021 by Frogie