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moni
06/02/08
moni
Category:effexor withdrawal

Coming off of effexor I am having sharp pain in my shoulders and joints ... is this typical?

I am trying to stop taking Effexor after about 2 years.  I have begun having sharp, radiating pain in the back of my shoulders.  My elbows and ankles hurt too.  I was just wondering if others have experienced this and if it is possibly related to withdrawal.  I haven't had any...

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