Posted by Chris O on May 3, 2014, at 3:07:56
In reply to Rhodiola - weird reaction?, posted by kribensis on April 14, 2014, at 21:27:22
If I had to guess, I would say it's withdrawals from the Effexor. I have taken Effexor for a short period like you and had fairly obnoxious withdrawals: muscle aches, confusion, brain zaps, nausea, and the worst migraine headache of my life. (I've never had a migraine headache before.) I wondered if I was having a stroke.
I have also taken rhodiola many times. It has never done much of anything for me. (I know others here have had more profound experiences with this herb.) However, it is activating and I can see it along with ginseng and Effexor withdrawals creating a feeling of "crappy" on some level. (Anxious would be my "crappy.")
Anyway, I hope you're feeling better now. Effexor withdrawals can really mess with your mind.
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