52 hours no Effexor XR & no w/d's

[Amandag78]

Hello, i count my blessings i feel so good atm, i decided to stop my Effexor 2 days ago. No brain zaps or confusion, nothing. I tapered very quickly from 225mg to 37.5mg in 12 days, then stayed on 37.5mg for around 9-10 weeks. I have been so lethargic and sick with sore bones almost daily for the whole 9-10 weeks. Within 32 hours of stopping, my energy came back, my mood lifted, i feel focused more than i have in a very long time. More importantly, ive stopped craving sweets !!! I woke with a migraine today, but its gone now. Im guessing withdrawals are still to come, but i dont care, i have to stop this medication. I take a potent omega 3 supp daily with a mega B supp and a vit d with calcium supp. Im hoping this is why i feel so ok at the moment. Is it usual for withdrawals to start after 51 hours of stopping Effexor XR??? Yes, we are all different, but last time the w/d's hit me 3 hours of not taking my dose. Thanks for listening. Amanda

[simbalou2002]

Hi..just saw your blog...I'm tapering off Effexor as well after years of being on 150mg.  After almost 3 weeks, today is my first "free" day from Effexor, but I've tapered off with Prozac which has made the transition easier.  However, this is the first day I feel "bad".  How are you doing?

[Amandag78]

Hey Paxiled, i didnt quite get withdrawals, they were on verge, but never came. Ive never been happier or had more energy in a long time. The zaps were only 2-3 a day. But they were hardly noticible. Im glad i jumped because i was so sick on my taper. But i didnt realise i would have an easy time completely jumping, but the same thing happened when i was on maintenance Subutex, i was so sick on my taper and jumped with no withdrawals. Anyway, now i can move forward with my life, im so happy these days and can function like a proper human.  Thanks again.

[Paxiled]

You know you did this wrong.  If it gets too hard for you to handle, see your psychiatrist and do it slowly and correctly to prevent long-term problems.  If it goes easily, then, lucky you.

[Amandag78]

The brain zaps are starting now and its day 3.