Hi Rene

I was on Effexor for 2 years and came off them last May due to hypomania (I was then diagnosed with bipolar disorder). Sorry, don't wish to scare you!! I am not saying in any way this is the case for you.

I did have a break with Effexor for 4 months, had no anti d's at all. With MOST anti d medication withdrawal you will certainly experience "electric shock" sensations in the head, BUT they do ease after a few days. As you haven't been on them that long, these sensations shouldn't last.

My brother is on 75mg x 2 a day of Effexor and has been for 3 years, he often says he needs to change them as he often gets leg and head shakes.

Everyone reacts differently. I hope you start to feel better very soon, take care