Quitting Effexor is also associated with a symptom known as brain shivers. Brain shivers occur as a result of the drug's effects on the brain.
HRHSarahMelissa. I take Effexor and agree if I'm off by an hr or so I start to withdrawal. I call it the brain shivers.
Effexor Withdrawal 'Brain Zaps' Some people report experiencing 'brain shivers' or 'brain zaps' when they are late taking their prescribed dose of Effexor. People often describe these sensations as a very brief, repetitive electric shock-like feeling that remains confined to the brain or head.
Effexor Withdrawal 'Brain Zaps' Some people report experiencing 'brain shivers' or 'brain zaps' when they are late taking their prescribed dose of Effexor. People often describe these sensations as a very brief, repetitive electric shock-like feeling that remains confined to the brain or head.
Was on Effexor for 8 years. Feel a permanent 'cold, crackly' feeling in my head. Went through brain zaps, brain shivers, unbelievable withdrawal
Effexor Withdrawal Symptoms Seizures Stroke-like symptoms Brain zaps or brain shivers (electric shock-like sensations) Mania, hypomania
Effexor Withdrawal 'Brain Zaps' Some people report experiencing 'brain shivers' or 'brain zaps' when they are late taking their prescribed dose of Effexor. People often describe these sensations as a very brief, repetitive electric shock-like feeling that remains confined to the brain or head.
Effexor Withdrawal 'Brain Zaps' Some people report experiencing 'brain shivers' or 'brain zaps' when they are late taking their prescribed dose of Effexor. People often describe these sensations as a very brief, repetitive electric shock-like feeling that remains confined to the brain or head.
Some people also report headaches and muscle spasms. Quitting Effexor is also associated with a symptom known as brain shivers. Brain shivers
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