Effexor and Serequel withdrawal
 

Ok yes i know that what i have done shouldnt be attempted without medical support and a gradual cutdowni know that but its a bit too late now.

Ive spent the last 2 weeks doing that with effexor, so i took my last one on monday.

I had my last serequel on tuesday.

Basically im still feeling really ill, i know the withdrawal from effexor is bad (well hell) but im wondering how long all this is going to last for?

I have to revise and i have an exam in 3 weeks, and its a bit hard to do when you cant sleep, throw up, feel cold, feel dizzy, have the wiered brain shivers, and feel really ill and faint at times.

I know its easy to give up and start taking the medication again but its something i dont want to do. ( i know i shoulsnt have gone cold turkey, but i told my cpn i wanted off the drugs and she ignored me)

Thowing up.
 

Sorry im being a pain and not a nice topic i know.

But for the last few days im throwing up EVERYTHING, i cant even keep fluids down.

Im trying not to eat much and if i do, something light and take my time to eat it to try and keep it down but 5 mins later, its up again.

I know its most likey related to the withdrawing, but i had this problem before for months on end, where i would throw up for no reason, there was nothing physically wrong with me, and even being on anti-sickness tablets, they didnt do anything and i still was sick.

Yeah sorry, is there anyway to make this easier?

Sorry.... I really can't be of much help here.... I'd suggest going to see your GP/Doctor though.

Are you having any other problems at the same time ast he vomitting?

Please phone NHS 24 hunni.

Its saturday so there nothing i can do for the weekend, and ive only had something to drink and my dinner which is still comming up.

i cant use phones >_<

Why can you not use a phone? Could you not go to a payphone or something if you need privacy?

no i mean i just dont like using them, more a fear kinda thing

Ahh right, I understand - I have that as well. I get myself into a state if i need to call a helpline or anything like that, I just completely stress out.

Just as logn as you are taking care of yourself though, and I know you are not keeping anything down (including liquid) but it is important to keep re-hydrating yourself even if you are bringing it up anyway.

im sipping on stuff but its jus comming up anyway.

and id rathwer not have to go throw up again

If you are stomach is wanting to be sick though, it is bettwe to throw up water than the bile in your stomach.

I'm not very familiar with how CPNs work, but she may have "ignored you" about wanting to come off the meds becuase she needed to figure out how best to take you off of them. You need to call your GP right away. If this continues you could end up having heart problems and seizures from the withdrawal syndrome. You could also being to have some serious electrolyte imbalances and dehydration from not being able to keep anything down. You could also pass out from hypoglycemia (lack of sugar in your blood) becuase you can't eat.

None of this is a good thing. Maybe you can get a friend to use the phone for you, or you can speak with your parents. Either way, you need to be seen by a doctor right away.

Even if you do not like your meds, there are proper ways to come off of them. Cold turkey can be very dangerous for some meds.


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