Connect
← Return to Tips on minimizing withdrawal symptoms from Effexor (aka Venlafaxine)
Discussion
Tips on minimizing withdrawal symptoms from Effexor (aka Venlafaxine)
Depression & Anxiety | Last Active: 4 days ago | Replies (6363)Comment receiving replies
I’m on Seroquel and the side effects are horrible. Muscle twitching, pins and needles, eye problems. Head buzzing I’ve only been on it doe 4 months and I’m trying to get off. I’m on 25 mg now and I haven’t been able to get past that. If anyone know how to get off of it please let me know.
Replies to "I’m on Seroquel and the side effects are horrible. Muscle twitching, pins and needles, eye problems...."
Connect
@val56 You are on Seroquel, experiencing horrible side effects, and you want help to get off of the medication. It sounds like your provider does not think you should be having withdraw symptoms at your dose. You are looking to members for help/guidance.
Below I have linked three previous discussions related to this topic. You may wish to scroll through the discussion posts.
- Effexor discontinuation symptoms: Missed 2 days (150 mg) https://connect.mayoclinic.org/discussion/effexor-discontinuation-symptoms/
- Effexor XR withdrawal symptoms while still taking the same dosage. https://connect.mayoclinic.org/discussion/effexor-xr-withdrawal-symptoms-while-still-taking-the-same-dosage/
- Will CBD oil help reduce withdrawal symptoms of tapering down Effexor? https://connect.mayoclinic.org/discussion/will-cbd-oil-help-reduce-withdrawal-symptoms-of-tapering-down-effexor/
Members like @vickimurray @doorman @toxavenger @jakedduck1 @brightwings @sandij @texasduchess @notaround @njp1013 have discussed this topic and may be able to offer suggestions.
I do not have medical training but my understanding is that Effexor is notoriously one of the most difficult medications to taper. Have you considered getting a second opinion regarding Effexor withdraw?