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Author: Admin | 2025-04-28
Effexor (venlafaxine) withdrawal symptoms typically appear within 24 to 48 hours and go away within three weeks, but can last several months. During this time, you might feel nauseated, dizzy, short-tempered, confused, restless, and/or distracted. Effexor withdrawal is a form of antidepressant discontinuation syndrome, a well-known phenomenon that can occur in people who stop taking an antidepressant abruptly. Because of this, healthcare providers typically decrease the dosage gradually when stopping the medication is necessary; however, symptoms of withdrawal still can occur. What Does Effexor Withdrawal Feel Like? When decreasing or stopping an antidepressant, a neurochemical change takes place in the brain. As the brain readjusts to the new environment, symptoms of withdrawing from Effexor may include: Agitation or irritabilityAnxietyChanges in appetiteConfusionDizzinessHeadachesMood changesNausea or vomitingNightmares or other sleep issuesParesthesias (a prickling or tingling sensation)Sweating Effexor Withdrawal 'Brain Zaps' Some people report experiencing 'brain shivers' or 'brain zaps' when they are late taking their prescribed dose of Effexor. People often describe these sensations as a very brief, repetitive electric shock-like feeling that remains confined to the brain or head. Others report the sensation spreads out to other parts of the body. The sensation can be triggered by moving your eyes and is often accompanied by disorientation, tinnitus (ringing in the ears), vertigo, and/or lightheadedness. There is no current evidence that suggests that brain shivers or brain zaps represent any danger. However, these electric shock-like sensations can cause you to become alarmed or worry and happen frequently enough to disrupt daily life or quality of life. Coping & Relief for Effexor Withdrawal Effexor withdrawal symptoms develop quickly, so if you are experiencing withdrawal symptoms from missing a dose, take it as soon as you remember. If it is close to your next scheduled dose, simply skip your missed dose and stick to your
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