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Long term effects AFTER withdrawing from Effexor

Depression & Anxiety | Last Active: May 27 11:46pm | Replies (190)
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I have relatively gradually stopped Effexor over a few months. Since then I have recently developed severe lower back pain caused by tensions in the upper shoulder region that I can't seem to relax with either massages or osteopathy (which normally works). I am also sore in hip joints. But the osteopath had me notice that I seem to have chronic inflammation especially in the upper body and arms. Pressing anywhere on the skin leaves red marks for a few seconds. I am wondering if this could be part of withdrawl effects...?

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simon007 | @simon007 | Sep 21, 2023

Hi Betula, I have a litany of legacy effects. How long were you taking EFFEXOR? Like you, I have aches , inflammation & weakness attributable to the drug. In my case severe lower leg aches & arm aches. Some hip & lower back stiffness. NEVER had these issues before EFFXOR.
I am sure it is part & parcel of withdrawal. It would be useful if contributors to this site could say if their legacy side effects (after titration) corrolate - in duration of such issues- to how long they were on the drug in the first place . Regards

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