← Return to Tips on minimizing withdrawal symptoms from Effexor (aka Venlafaxine)

Discussion

Tips on minimizing withdrawal symptoms from Effexor (aka Venlafaxine)

Depression & Anxiety | Last Active: 1 hour ago | Replies (6412)
Comment receiving replies
@tarsh

Hi all, I have been on effexor for coming up 10 years. I am just starting the process of tapering down. Im really freaked out as i have been told it is really difficult to come off. Any advice???

Jump to this post

Replies to "Hi all, I have been on effexor for coming up 10 years. I am just starting..."
dianrib | @dianrib | Jun 24, 2018

tarsh Just take it slow Best wishes

VIEW AND REPLY
121314 | @121314 | Jun 25, 2018

I came off of Paxil breaking the pills in two, taking half until I felt like I could stand it. Then a half of a half, then down to crumbs, every other night, then every third night etc. go as fast or slow as you need to. I did it gradual and found that I would have to increase a day or so then taper back down. You can do it. However, what I have found is that I really can’t go off of antidepressants. I am now on lexapro which isn’t as good as Paxil but I apparently will have to be on

VIEW AND REPLY