DO NO TAKE SEROQUEL. It's a trap, believe me. I had been on 150 mg of effexor xr for 5 years, 50 mg of seroquel (to go to sleep) for insomnia, 100 mg trazadone (to stay asleep) for insomnia, 6 mg of Klonopin for anxiety and 20 mg Desoxyn (to wake up after seroquel hangover). I'm happy to say that I am completely off of the Klonopin, am down to 25 mg of seroquel, 10 mg of desoxyn, and have been two days completely off of effexor xr after having tapered off for a 5 months. Please don't fall into this trap. I can't tell you the wonderful difference I feel now. I feel like I had been asleep and numb for years! The weight gain from seroquel (an anti-psychotic) was terrible. Please don't do this. Getting off of Klonopin is also hard; please, find another way.
Hello! I just read your post about your withdrawal symptoms from effexor. I was on 275 mg a day and also had to cut cold turkey because of cost issues. I am on day 4 without medication and am just now starting to get zaps in my head. I am currently detoxing over at my grandma's (away from my husband and 2 small children) but have to go home tomorrow. How long were you experiencing zaps in your head and how long did you feel horrible like i do now? Please email me back with some information. baby_gurl_seven***@**** name is chrissy