Withdrawal Questions (Page 22)

Fluvoxamine - experiencing mania as a side effect as well as a withdrawal symptom?

Decreasing dose for good after being prescribed high doses in 2019. Mania has always been a part of the effects, but I did not know how to recognize it. Irritation aside that it wasn’t identified despite being observed by professionals, I feel like there’s a strong reason to decrease... read more

Going off 25 mg Lamictal - any withdrawal symptoms?

I’ve been on 25 mg of Lamictal for the last eight years. Finally decided to go off it. My doctor said it’s such a small amount so I can just quit cold turkey, but I’ve had people say that’s not a good idea at all with Lamictal. So I’m going to take half a pill for a... read more

Effexor - Doctor tried to taper me from 37.5mg to nothing. Anyone else experience this?

... (I’ve taken effexor for over 7 years) going 37.5mg at a time per week and yesterday it came time to cut it off altogether, and it was an absolute nightmare. I’ve experienced effexor withdrawals many, many times, but this was especially horrible knowing that my doctor intended for... read more

Got off Lexapro then had to reintroduce. Now it's not working.What happened?

I did a fairly slow taper of my Lexapro from 10Mg to 0 in about 2 months. after being off for 2 weeks I had horrible withdrawal symptoms; High morning anxiety that would increase through out the day to the point I needed Ativan to function. when the Ativan wore off the anxiety would creep back up.... read more

How do I know if I got a bad batch of medication?

On several occasions, I know I took my effexor in the morning, but by evening, I am suffering symptoms of withdrawal (dizziness, anxiety attacks) becoming more severe throughout the night. I usually feel better a couple hours after taking my next dose in the morning. This has now happened to me... read more

Does duloxetine withdrawal cause a “pins and needles” feeling in hands or feet?

My partner was placed on 120mg of duloxetine for pins and needles or tingling feelings and numbness in her feet due to idiopathic neuropathy by a neurologist. After 1 year on this med with no impact on the pins and needles feeling or numbness the doctor said she should taper off. She initially cut... read more

Venlafaxine - Are the pills inside the 37.5 capsules equal?

Are the pills inside the venlafaxine capsule the same dose - I am trying to titration off the drug by opening the 37.5 capsule and taking one pill at a time to help with withdrawal symptoms

How long does it take to detox from Seroquel or quetiapine withdrawal?

I am trying to stop Seroquel, or the generic quetiapine on my own. I have no doctor. Mine quit during COVID-19-19 and they have not replaced him in over a year. I just FaceTime with nurses every 3 months and they find doctors that just call in the prescriptions. I am on 600 mg of quetiapine a... read more

How do I safely withdraw from Klonopin?

Venlafaxine - I have recently gone through an 8 week weening off of effixor and as of today I...

... started having weird reactions. Is it normal or safe to physically hear your eyeballs shift and feel a vibration while they move? Is this a withdrawal symptom or should I seek medical attention?

Sertraline withdrawal itching?

I was on this forum over two years ago as a newbie on sertraline. It helped me enormously over the last 2 1/2 years with the worst period of emotional stress I have ever gone through my whole life. I’ve also now been diagnosed with diabetes (which they think could be linked) and I’m... read more

Trazodone - Are there any withdrawal symptoms associated with suddenly stopping trazadone?

Can you have withdrawals off 2mg a day of Suboxon after 6 days?

I have been on Suboxon 2mg once per day for a week now, I tried not taking anything 2 days ago and had the worse headache and nausea of my life!! I don't understand why I am feeling like this and I had only been on 2mg once per day and it was my 5th day!! The wd's were worse than coming... read more

Are there any withdrawal symptoms when discontinuing Zofran?

My husband was on Zofran for a couple of months while undergoing chemo and radiation. He finished treatment 2 months ago but had continued with 8 mg Zofran daily. He stopped taking it and is now nauseous after eating. Any connection?

Is there anything you can do if your pain management doctor discharges you?

I am not asking for me- I have a wonderful pain management doctor, and I have never had to experience withdrawal due to not being able to get medication for my pain. I have often recommended here that you be completely honest with your PM doctor because they are in partnership with you and deserves... read more