Good Morning All!
After reading all that everyone has gone through trying to come off Effexor, I wonder if the doctors really know and understand what a good schedule would be to taper off the drug.
I know 'one size does not fit all,' but it seems to me that we probably need to come off even slower than the recommendation.
I have at least one surgery (the next one in 2 weeks) to have done before I even attempt to taper off.....One thing at a time.
As I have mentioned before, my psychiatrist is leaving so I will be looking for another one to manage my meds.
I will listen to this new person but my PCP tried to get me weaned off years ago on a schedule that was not good for me.
I am at the point that I am willing to take as long as necessary in order to try to minimize the impact of this this drug.
FYI.....I take 150 mg in the am/pm. I have been on Effexor for many years and this top dose for about a year.
The way I see it, I've been on it for years, it may take me a year or more to get off it.
Anyway, I am NOT suggesting this to anyone, I am just thinking, out loud, that this might be a good way for me to taper off.

Here is to a good day.......
Ronnie (GRANDMAr)