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Tips on minimizing withdrawal symptoms from Effexor (aka Venlafaxine)

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@sunshinerin

Thank you for your encouragement. Unfortunately, I have a 37.5 extended release tablet-- not the capsule. I have a message in to my doctor though and am curious if she could order the capsule for me. How long did you take 1/2 of the 37mg? I am seriously considering just going off of it altogether, but also know this is probably not a good idea. Everything I read says, "don't rush it." Thanks again for your encouragement and input.

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pammiedon | @pammiedon | Aug 21 10:27am

You could go off of it but…you could possibly have a very sick day.
I am actually down to pouring out a few dippy dots from the capsule onto the tip of my finger. Getting off of this is hell.

I have tried several times to be “done” but I end up with the feeling of my eyes not being connected to my brain, so delayed visual tracking and thus, a sick stomach.
It is gross. I am particularly sensitive to titration from antidepressants.
The best of luck to you.
It won’t hurt to try just going off of it, you may be just fine as most people are. You can always take one later than normal if you feel too crummy.
P.s. you can break your pill in half. I do that all the time as well. If you need you can use a pill cutter or use a kitchen knife to snap it.

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