Missed a dose of Effexor XR?!?

I have been on the max dose of XR for many years. Ironically, I missed my dose yesterday. After only a few hours late I begin to withdraw. By 12 hours the "brain zaps" begin. Today I took my regular dosage and am still in physical and emotional misery. Can't wait for it to kick back in. I will be more in tune with timely refills... don't want to go thru this very often or ever!

Yes must be a withdrawal, a pretty severe one probably due to your age and the fact you haven't been on it long. If I forget to take effexor for a day I tend to get dizziness, headaches and get really emotional. Other than that haven't experienced anything else, best too talk to a gp.

Yes it will be withdrawal. Suprising how we feel when we miss just one dose. Take one as soon as you can, but not 2 in one day.

Its most likely withdrawal. Take it as soon as you can. I had the same trouble with the xr, keeping me awake.

Withdrawal. You are so young they don't even recommend ppl younger than 25 taking some of this meds. You need to turn around or wait till you get back. You may have to take it if this symptoms don't stop by nighttime. Bc you'll be up no matter what.

Hi my name is Karen, I've taken Effexor for many years. It is possible you are having withdrawal symptoms, every person reacts differently to antidepressants. If you took your next dose a scheduled, and you remain sick, it cold possibly be illness instead.I hope.you get to feeling better regardless!