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A member asked:

Was on effexor (venlafaxine) for 10 years. helped with dizziness. stopped 3 yrs ago and still get frequent brain zaps (withdrawal symptoms). why would i still get?

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Not withdrawal: If you stopped the Effexor (venlafaxine) 3 years ago, the " frequent brain zaps" are not withdrawal symptoms. You may need referral to a neurologist to look into the cause and suggest a treatment. Hope this helps.

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Answered 3/8/2015

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