I feel like my doctor didn't wean me off the drugs slow enough and now I am having the "brain shivers", and the chills and a fever? I don't feel like this is right. Is there anything I can do about it? I mean, I can't work or even go out of my house. I'm so miserable. Any suggestions?
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You need to see another doctor. NOW! Effexor (and all the SSRI medications) can have very serious side effects. Your body has become accustomed to the Effexor in order to function. It should be reduced slowly, and if you are still getting bad withdrawal symptoms, your doctor should at least try supplementing it with something else for a while. Every person is different in their response to medications. No two people are alike, and it is up to you and your doctors to monitor and control this experiment. (yes, it is an experiment with a sample size of one person, you)
If you really think they're from being taken off the meds, then start taking them again and call your doctor to explain your situation. I know that I merely skipped a dose and within an hour I was dizzy and felt like a cold was coming on. The weaning-off process is slow, so maybe you're right and your Dr. took you off too quickly.I hope you feel better soon!
TELL HIM!! (your doctor). You (or your insurance) are paying a lot of money for treatment. Do you get payed as much as he does? Call the doctor or get someone to call him.
Hmm, you should ask your doctor right away.I guess it also depends on how much u were taking beforehand
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