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Tips on minimizing withdrawal symptoms from Effexor (aka Venlafaxine)

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@lisalucier

Hi, @shoshi - since you mentioned minimizing withdrawal symptoms from venlafaxine (Effexor), I've merged your post here so you can meet some of the members talking about that same topic, like @renwald @kbmayo @johnbedson @smurf @youngsally and many others. Hoping they will have some insights to share as you look at tapering off this medication.

I thought you might find this Mayo Clinic article about tapering off antidepressants useful: https://www.mayoclinic.org/diseases-conditions/depression/expert-answers/antidepressant-withdrawal/faq-20058133

It sounds as though you have taken this medication for 35 years. Is that correct? What does your doctor say about a plan for you to taper off of the venlafaxine (Effexor)?

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shoshi | @shoshi | Sep 24, 2018

Hello Lisa. Thank you for your response, the link you suggested was helpful. I actually have been taking effexor for 20 years (my mind is struggling a little since I commenced minimising my dosage) my doctor is assisting me with the process, although as you would be aware, each p ersons experience can vary. She is monitoring my situation quite well. I am so glad to have found this website, as I am struggling with the side effects and length of time this process is taking, at times I have self doubt of achieving my goal. Reading & sharing with others will be a great help. Thank you Shoshi

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