Nausea while tapering off Effexor

Posted by mialucy123 @mialucy123, Jun 23 3:48pm

Has anyone had nausea while tapering off Effexor? If so, what have you done to help it? Anyone tried Zofran? I am afraid to do so because it is said that it could cause serotonin syndrome.
I have tried cannabis gummies that are very high in CBD and very low in THC.. It's the CBD that is supposed to help with nausea. It did help the nausea but made me tired.

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mmsm | @mmsm | Jun 24 8:37am

I have the nausea and lack of appetite for sure. The anxiety that comes with withdrawal adds to it. I tried ginger lozenges, but found the taste awful! There's nothing much that has helped besides Saltine crackers. I can't wait to be off this med and put the horrible symptoms of withdrawal behind me. Good luck!

mialucy123 | @mialucy123 | Jun 24 10:14am

Saltines help me with the nausea too.

ellemccope | @ellemccope | Jun 24 5:57pm

Spearmint and peppermint help with nausea.

david707 | @david707 | Jun 25 1:28pm

I take CBD/CBG oil. The CBD counters the almost too relaxed feeling one can get from CBD. There are many companies that have this concoction for sale. Just Google it. I take an antidepressant and it works well with this hemp product for extra help with anxiety.

bunstuffer | @bunstuffer | Jun 27 12:55pm

I had the same problem tapering off its cousin cymbalta. Ginger gum helped a little. My doctor prescribed anti-nausea pills which also helped. I finally had to grit my teeth and tough it out. Unfortunately CBD and related products do nothing for me. I have tried multiple forms and combinations with THC. These products must be bought through state-sanctioned dispensaries in my state.

maryjjeandennis | @maryjjeandennis | Jun 28 10:08am

Hello,
I tried tapering off Paxil and could not handle it. I went back to the therapeutic dose and experienced nausea and a lot of anxiety with agitation. I was extremely tired. My Psychiatrist explained that when tapering and then going back to the original dose one experiences many uncomfortable residual effects due to our brains readjusting again. Antidepressants are very powerful when it comes to the chemistry in our brains.
MJD