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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
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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should have been in contact of a GP or detox center, to take care of your withdrawal symptoms. 48 hours after you have withdrawn from Effexor you may experience withdrawal symptoms.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
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What Causes Body Tremors And Rapid Heart Rate Upon Withdrawal From Effexor?

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should have been in contact of a GP or detox center, to take care of your withdrawal symptoms. 48 hours after you have withdrawn from Effexor you may experience withdrawal symptoms.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