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Tips on minimizing withdrawal symptoms from Effexor (aka Venlafaxine)
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I have been taking Effexor/Venlafaxine for stress induce menopause hot flashes.
I quit cold turkey once because I blame it for gas and weight gain. What a mistake that was. All I did was cry.
Now I am told I have dry mouth and this med can be the reason. I don't know what to do
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I have the same exact problems with Effexor ( also take Xanax ) another' addictive drug ! There Must be an answer to this ...
Me too. I am weaning myself off Effexor. I take Xanax for anxiety and panic attacks. I've had them since High School but was not diagnosed until my 30's when I ended up in the ER. I understand.. Believe me. Even as most people including family does not. The only people that understand are those HAVE them.. My husband understood, saw me at my very worst. Took me to the Dr. I lost him 3 years ago. But I do understand!
wean off very gradually See if that helps Big pharm makes tons with these 'addictive' meds
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I have been tapering off Effexor for the last 4 months. I'm down to 37.5 mg. I have severe dry mouth as well. I don't have a solution either and will be following this thread in hopes that someone does have an answer. I'm reluctant to get off of the remaining 37.5 also because of panic attacks that I have been experiencing during this tapering off period. Maybe they will diminish in time and then I'll get off of it entirely. In the meantime, I would love to get rid of this dry mouth. Good luck to us.