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Tips on minimizing withdrawal symptoms from Effexor (aka Venlafaxine)
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My son has taken his prescription to a compounding pharmacy who is reducing to dose so he can slowly taper off the 37.5. He is now a week into having the 18.5 mg and it’s been much better than when he tried to stop the 37.5. His plan is to do this for another week, then go down to 9 mg for a few weeks. It seems everyone reacts differently to the withdrawals but this tapering is better for him. I spoke to Pfizer yesterday and suggested the make weaning off dosages too!
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Lynn I contacted them a few weeks ago and didn’t get far with the person spoke to apart from he4 saying for more information I would need a doctor or pharmacist to call. Which the pharmacist did do.
But a couple of days ago a Pfizer person contacted me and gathered information in a very professional manner and will contact my son directly.
The information given by people with concerns is collated and kept in case a pattern is shown. I’m my case it was to see if Effexor caused severe kidney stones in my son. Having this call from Pfizer made me feel listened to, and that they genuinely wanted to know the details. She also said they would notify me in the future if anything changed.
How can I get the 18.5 I am on 35.5 I tried to take it every other day but the side effects from not taking it is bad I need help please
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@wednyw - I'm impressed at you contacting drug manufacturers. I've never done that before but I will keep it in mind if it is ever applicable in the future. Going straight to the source is not a bad option.
Lynn