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What Causes Body Tremors And Rapid Heart Rate Upon Withdrawal From Effexor?
Hi, I have been out of my my antidepressant exefor for two days.Sorry about spelling. I m having severe withdraws. Shaking,heart racing,throwing up,I feel crazy like out of it. There is no way I can drive to er. I found cymbolta was prescribed. If I take that will these awful symptoms go away so I can go to er. I honestly feel out of it. I can barely type this. My muscles are so tight I can barely walk
Thu, 26 Sep 2019
Hello,
It is good to know that you have been out of Effexor. But you should have been in contact of a GP or detox center, to take care of your withdrawal symptoms. 48 hours after you have withdrawn from Effexor you may experience withdrawal symptoms. Withdrawal symptoms may continue for 2-3 weeks. You are suggested to go to ER & get admitted.
You need urgent medical care to help yourself get comfortable. Anyways, take anti emetics to stop vomiting(throwing up), pain relievers(acetaminophen-Tylenol or Naproxen), just relax, don't panic.
You need rest & constant monitoring for a successful withdrawal. You may need anti psychotics & symptomatic treatment. You need intravenous fluids to maintain your body electrolyte system. Get admitted in a detox center or hospital, stay comfortable & at rest as you withdraw successfully.
Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further.
Regards,
Dr. Nupur K, General & Family Physician
It is good to know that you have been out of Effexor. But you should have been in contact of a GP or detox center, to take care of your withdrawal symptoms. 48 hours after you have withdrawn from Effexor you may experience withdrawal symptoms. Withdrawal symptoms may continue for 2-3 weeks. You are suggested to go to ER & get admitted.
You need urgent medical care to help yourself get comfortable. Anyways, take anti emetics to stop vomiting(throwing up), pain relievers(acetaminophen-Tylenol or Naproxen), just relax, don't panic.
You need rest & constant monitoring for a successful withdrawal. You may need anti psychotics & symptomatic treatment. You need intravenous fluids to maintain your body electrolyte system. Get admitted in a detox center or hospital, stay comfortable & at rest as you withdraw successfully.
Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further.
Regards,
Dr. Nupur K, General & Family Physician
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