Effexor Withdrawal

If you are suffering from Effexor withdrawal symptoms, you should seek immediate treatment help. Call us at 1-866-99-DETOX (1-866-993-3869) and we can assist you in locating a quality drug rehab center that is designed to offer treatment for Effexor withdrawal. The call is confidential and toll-free so don't wait, call NOW!

What is Effexor?

Effexor is the trade name for Venlafaxine, a powerful serotonin-norepinephrine reuptake inhibitor (SNRI) used to treat patients suffering from depression or anxiety disorders. It can be extremely addictive and cause uncomfortable and dangerous Effexor withdrawal symptoms if not medically supervised.

Effexor is usually prescribed to patients who have not had effective results from other antidepressant medications and it is not normally a first-line treatment option. This is due in large part to the severe Effexor withdrawal symptoms one can experience when abruptly discontinuing its use.

Symptoms of Effexor Withdrawal

Effexor has a "half-life" (the time it takes for half of the medication's concentration to be eliminated from the bloodstream) of about five hours. Therefore, patients who miss even one dose of their medicine can begin feeling the powerful effects of Effexor withdrawal. The symptoms of Effexor withdrawal include:

  • Anxiety
  • Agitation
  • Dizziness, vertigo and/or impaired coordination
  • Dry mouth
  • Fatigue
  • Headaches
  • Nausea and/or vomiting
  • Insomnia
  • Hypomania
  • Nervousness
  • Electrical shock-like sensations
  • Sweating
  • Tremors

It is important to note that the prescribed dosage of Effexor has no effect on the level of Effexor withdrawal symptoms one may experience. No matter how much Effexor you are taking, withdrawal symptoms will occur.

Help for Effexor Withdrawal

Once a person stops taking Effexor, it is not uncommon for the Effexor withdrawal symptoms to persist for two months or more, with some patients reporting lingering effects for up to a year after discontinuing their use.

The best way to deal with powerful Effexor withdrawal symptoms is to find an addiction treatment center that has experience in treating patients addicted to antidepressants.

If you are suffering from Effexor withdrawal, call us at 1-866-99-DETOX (1-866-993-3869) today. We can help you find the treatment you need. Our toll-free hotline is open 24/7 and your call is confidential, so don't delay, call us now.