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What Are The Side Effects Of Stopping Effexor Abruptly?
Question: I have been taking Effexor er 75mg for six months now and I ran out of my meds two weeks ago. In order to have them refill I have to go back to my doctor. Due to taking care of my elderly mom who has been sick I have not had the time to make my doctor's appt. I am beginning to not feel real good. I know you should not quit taking these types of meds cold turkey, but until I can get back to my doctor will I be ok. I do feel nervous and very moody with crying spells. Will I be ok until I can get my meds refill. thank you
Brief Answer:
2 weeks is along time
Detailed Answer:
Hello,
Thanks for choosing health care magic for posting your query.
I have gone through your question in detail and I can understand what you are going through.
You have mentioned that its been already 2 weeks that your have stopped taking medicines. Any withdrawal (cold turkey) if at all had to occur would have occurred by now. After 2 weeks , no major symptoms of withdrawal can be expected except for the recurrence of your depressive symptoms.
Now that you have stopped, plan to consult some time soon but there is no need to panic at this stage.
Hope I am able to answer your concerns.
If you have any further query, I would be glad to help you.
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Wish you good health,
Kind regards
Dr. Srikanth Reddy M.D.
2 weeks is along time
Detailed Answer:
Hello,
Thanks for choosing health care magic for posting your query.
I have gone through your question in detail and I can understand what you are going through.
You have mentioned that its been already 2 weeks that your have stopped taking medicines. Any withdrawal (cold turkey) if at all had to occur would have occurred by now. After 2 weeks , no major symptoms of withdrawal can be expected except for the recurrence of your depressive symptoms.
Now that you have stopped, plan to consult some time soon but there is no need to panic at this stage.
Hope I am able to answer your concerns.
If you have any further query, I would be glad to help you.
If not, you may close the discussion and if possible you may rate the answer for me, so that I get a good feedback.
In future if you wish to contact me directly, you can use the below mentioned link:
bit.ly/dr-srikanth-reddy
Wish you good health,
Kind regards
Dr. Srikanth Reddy M.D.
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