thank you so much ...any help would be wonderful, No I thought I would just taper myself off it it. I do not like the new dr i am seeing.

Unfortunately, Effexor discontinuation at a rapid rate is my only option. Neurological testing 4 weeks ago) finally a diognosiis, “dystonia”. When I met with my prescribing nurse practitioner and informed her of my diognosis, she did not hesitate to state “serotonin syndrome”. Details: Perscribed: 75 mg Effexor Nov-2016 developed diarrhea, photosensitivity, loss of appetite, weight loss. Began seeking medical advice for symptoms and did not connect them to the Effexor. The reason for the administration of Effexor in Nov 2016, pain control, PTSD episode “severe” . Disabilities, neck injury cervical spine which causes similar symptoms to Effexor side effects. On Dec 29 admitted to hospital, given toradol injection. The result of Torodol with Effexor for me equates to cognitive funtion declining rapidly and developed a full blown rage. New physical symptoms upon discharge were jerks, tingling in face, pressure behind left eye, arm weakness. Then my new prescription was Ultram. A big, big mistake... You see the errors and how it all went south! So then I add Ultram to the serotonin mix. Deathly ill, literally have been wondering if I have Huntington’s disease all this time. Ok! I have been sick for so long, I feel amazing. It is day 4 of rapid taper. Here is my taper/formula: on 75mg Effexor for 2.5 yr, 37.5 mg for 10 days then stopped. Continue Ultram 4 per day add Visteral 3 x per day. I am a retired programmer (not by choice by disability) so I am keeping a detailed data log of signs and symptoms with rapid discontinuation. The only uptick in symptoms in 4 days is my appetite spiked. I lost 30 pounds due to this, so I am going to eat.....Is visteral a good choice for Effexor withdrawal? Throwing this out here for others.