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I, too, hate the drug and recently switched from Effexor XR capsules to Effexor immediate release tablets. I did this so that I could more easily adjust the dosage, being that Effexor XR comes in 37.5 and 75 mg, and Effexor immediate release is available in multiples of 25 mg. I now take 25 mg morning and night. After a month or so of being stable on 50 mg per day, I hope to begin my third attempt at tapering with a goal of weaning off entirely with the help of my pharmacist. I know it will take a long time, possibly years, to accomplish this. Best wishes to all who are trying to conquer this drug.

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Hello! I am right there wit you. I increased my dose slightly to 50mg a day. I was having a frequent headaches and I was concerned so I increased my dose from 31.5 to 500. If you like, we should stay in contact. I’d like to see how we both more forward from 50mg.😊