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Tips on minimizing withdrawal symptoms from Effexor (aka Venlafaxine)
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Oh! I also forgot to mention. I struggled really bad with skin crawlies/ itches while detoxing. It felt like my skin was the fuzzy black and white tv screen.
It drove me nuts! My Dr prescribed me Hydroxyzine to help with this and it worked amazing!
Hydroxyzine is basically stronger Benadryl.
It makes you sleepy but it's non addictive. There are no crazy side effects but it helped a lot. You take it as needed like Benadryl for itchy skin from a mild allergy.
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@ lovelyautumn
OMG I broke out in a rash and itches like u explained.
But I thought it was allergic reaction to something. I went to see my dermatologist and she gave me topical ointments and hydroxine! Which doesn’t help at all. I scratched it so much I have open soars all over my arms. It still itches. But I only went from 150 mg to 112 mg Effexor to begin the taper. It’s been 2 months. You think that’s why I have this rash? It’s small bumps on my arm that show up in the morning under my skin on my arms. I’ve been spraying it with calamine and cortisone. That helps. This would be a new symptom of withdrawing I’ve never had. I’ve tapered unsuccessfully 5 times before never had this reaction. I’m severely allergic to grass (which is a predominant pollen here) during spring it’s vet high. and this sometimes happens in spring to me. My doctor just has me taking Zyrtec 4 times a day and hydroxine at night. None of which are helping. FYI. Thanks!