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@shaker1956

Good evening. Just in need of info from anyone out there who has dealt with Venlafaxine withdrawal. I have been off Ven since Jun 11th/ 18. Though I was only on 37.5 mg"s for the final 6 weeks prior to stopping, I don't understand why I still have the zaps and the occasional sore stomach. My Dr had advised me 2-4 weeks of hell at first and then that was followed by 4-6 weeks. I'm now passed that and it doesn't seem to be getting better. Except in the evening. I do feel better in the evening which is weird. I exercise a lot, eat properly but still feeling off. I also take different vitamins that people along the way have advised me were good for me while coming off Ven. So I would appreciate any advice that people would have regarding how long I could expect this to go on. I dont want to have to go back on any of these drugs!!!!!!!!!!!! Hope everyone is having a great evening.

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Hi Jamie. Thanks for moving me to the right place. I do seek advice so I’m happy to be in the right place to get it. Enjoy your day.

Thanks. Just as shaker said, I’m happy to be right where I need to be to get advice to get through this awfulness.

I was really wondering the same thing. I was tapered off using 37.5 and these are my first 2 days completely off. The mental zaps are almost constant and sometimes are physical jolts. I’m so dizzy and nauseous, I can’t even see straight. When does this get better!!!!