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Suggest Remedy For Nausea, Bloating And Sleeping Difficulty

Posted on Mon, 10 Aug 2015

Question: I stopped 75 mg venlafaxine ER cold turkey 6/28/15 because it had become toxic to me. I have been doing well. Hair loss improved, neuropathy in hands and feet better but I am struggling with severe nausea, gas, bloating, pain from gas, especially at night so sleep is very difficult. Taking Malox, Gas-X, tums, prilosec, etc. but still having severe problems at night. Do not want to resume venlafaxine!!! What else can I do to relieve my GI issues and about how much longer should I expect to struggle?

Answered by Dr. Ajit Naniksingh Kukreja (5 hours later)

Brief Answer:
Are you under stress ?

Detailed Answer:
Hi

Thanks for writing in

There are chances you have developed IBS and/Or collitis

I think you should continue Venlaxafine for some more time

Continue using Prilosec with domperidone twice a day, and add A good probiotic twice a day

Manage your stress levels

It sometimes takes around six weeks to come out of these type of situations

Wait for another fortnight or so
Hope this helps
Do write back in case of concern

Above answer was peer-reviewed by : Dr. Vinay Bhardwaj

Follow up: Dr. Ajit Naniksingh Kukreja (1 hour later)

Thank you. Not under undue stress. Do not want to take any more Venlafaxine because it was causing severe hair loss, joint pain, and neuropathy especially in my feet. I will try Prilosec 2xs daily and add a good probiotic 2xs daily. Will follow up with my GI doctor on Monday. Thank you.

Answered by Dr. Ajit Naniksingh Kukreja (11 minutes later)

Brief Answer:
Good reassure yourself

Detailed Answer:
Hi

Thanks for the information

If any side effects are a concern do not take the medicine

Do keep me updated on the status
Wishing you a healthy life ahead
Regards

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Above answer was peer-reviewed by : Dr. Neel Kudchadkar