Good luck!! I am on week 2 of tapering off. I was taken 150.0 for a year so not super long. My Dr told me to take 115 for 2 which I just finished, then 75 for 2 wks and then 37.5 for 1 wk and then done. I haven't had any side effects yet. I also just had surgery last Tuesday so only pain I'm in is from that. Good luck!!

Hi, @chinupjenna. I wanted to add my welcome to Mayo Clinic Connect to that of @edziner and also let you know that I merged your post with this discussion on tapering off of venlafaxine (Effexor). Here you will meet many members who are or have experienced the taper process with this medication, like @texasduchess @shaker1956 @caityduck @grandmar and others. Hoping they can add some support and input about what their tapers were like.

I'd also wish you luck. What will be your tapering schedule, @chinupjenna?

@haleysmom
I am so happy for you that your tapering off process is working so well.
I hope it remains that way!
Ronnie (GRANDMAr)

Thank you!!!! My fingers are crossed

I have been on effort for 2 years now started with 75mg and now at 150mg .I'm now living in Florida so I had to find a new doctor I am praying that she will help me get off this med. I do not feel like I need it. I forgot to take a dose yesterday and wow I won't make that mistake again I felt as if all noises around me where louder and I just wanted to sleep. Very lethargic . so I seen where you slowly take the dose down about every 2 weeks so hoping this new doctor will get me off this nasty drug. I go next month so I will post what I am experiencing. Not looking forward to this little journey.

Welcome to Florida. I have lived here 3 years. I love it. It helps with my depression. I hope you like your new doctor. Good luck.