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Tips on minimizing withdrawal symptoms from Effexor (aka Venlafaxine)
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Hi! I was on Effexor XR for a few years and got off it several years ago. It was a very difficult process, so I fully sympathize. You MUST wean off
VERY SLOWLY. I don't remember what my dosage was at the time (225mg?), but it took me about 9 months. Please do not let that long time scare you, it's worth going slow, that will be your biggest help w/ withdrawal. At the time I had a very difficult time finding any doctor with experience getting people off it.
Luckily I was advised to to find one and luckily I did. It is considered harder to get off than heroine. Not trying to scare you, just want to make sure you go as slow as possible. Mostly, I was moody/angry, had headaches, and some brain "shivers". The brain shivers I already had while on the meds.
I think we went down in 25mg increments over several weeks for each reduction. Keep us posted and good luck! Just give yourself some time and it will be over before you know it!
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No came of Effexor to fast, but so glad I had my CBD oil! Helped so much
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Thank you so much...I needed your encouragent and inspiration
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Yes I took venlafaxine for a year, to quit smoking, cut back to vaping, tried to get off venlafaxine, now vaping & strawberry hemp extract. Should have just continued to smoke. Fml
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Thank you so much for understanding.
@ou90n93 I can’t believe a Dr put you on Effexor to quit smoking. I hope you found a different one
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Did you come off Benzo's? Any advice of easing the withdrawals besides tapering off slowly?