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Tips on minimizing withdrawal symptoms from Effexor (aka Venlafaxine)
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I hate effexor. Worst thing I have e er taken. Can't seem to get off it. I don't sleep, have neck pain, anxiety. Please help me. I look at the effexor pills and I think maybe I will just go take one a d see if it helps. Been off about 3 weeks
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Bondon251, effexor is one of the most diffucult drugs to withdraw from. It is common to withdraw gradually. I can see how you are tempted, but you are past the three and close to the four week window of usual withdrawal. There are other medications that are used sometimes to lessen withdrawal symptoms. Duloxetine is one, but it seems like you are accomplishing this difficult endeavor successfully.
Like Leslie, I would wish or hope that you have medical resource for alternative prescribing. You don't seem to be in danger from depression, but it is one of the usual withdrawal effects of effexor.
Compliment you on your 3 week (so far) success. While I'm cheering for waiting another week, and think the worst is over, you may need that pill. If you are on EX don't break that pill in half. You can break the immediate release pills.
There is an otc serotonin uptake inhibitor SAM-e that would help your levels of serotonin and might alleviate some symptoms.
If you feel at risk, don't wait to call your physician.
wishing you success
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Why did you decide to stop taking it? Was it helping you and then wasn’t effective?
I think you need to discuss with your doctor so they can advise you in that.
There are other drugs you could try if you still have symptoms. I’m sorry.