I’m in the UK and I’ve been taking venlafaxine for about a year. I was on 250mg but tapered recently down to currently 180mg. I now feel nauseous and bizarre headaches and feelings of my brain sort of floating (if that makes sense). Wondered about anyone experiencing the same?
Venlafacine withdrawal brain feeling bizarre?
Question posted by Northboy on 6 Aug 2023
Last updated on 6 August 2023 by Bmeh
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Bmeh
6 Aug 2023
Yes.
TC2020
6 Aug 2023
You're in withdrawal. These meds are awful to get off. The only way to avoid these symptoms is to reduce by tiny amounts every few weeks or months.. I reduced from 150mg to 0 in around 18 months and even that was probably too quick as I still felt awful for around a year afterwards. Perseverance, try not to rush. Depending on your last reduction you may be able to reinstate the original dose then start micro shaving the tablet. Hope this makes sense and best of luck!
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