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Tips on minimizing withdrawal symptoms from Effexor (aka Venlafaxine)
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I especially appreciated your advice. Due to dangerously low blood sodium levels my PCP removed me from effexor xr 75mg -- 1/2 dose for 3 days then off completely on 4th day (was on this for 15 years). I've experienced every conceivable side effect except brain shivers, but now 6 weeks later I'm ready to jump out of my skin. At the same time I have back & knee injuries which have prevented me from exercising ( I'll be returning to gym soon). My question to anyone is just how long these side effects will last. I'm cranky & more impatient with some people ... uncomfortable with myself. I see PCP in 2 days & will request a SSRI (Celexa, Lexapro) in low dose to enable me to function in my life.
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I am not a medical professional, but I have been on 75 mg. for over 10 years. It appears you might be tapering too quickly. I have been tapering for nearly 3 months now, with decrease in dosages by about 20 %, every month. I am now on about 7 mg. When I stopped completely, a week or so ago, I had brain shivers, so I am tapering even more slowly. My experience is that slow and steady seems to work best for me.
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There's no time frame from what I've seen...all depends on dosing and length...all in which ive read about...i too feel the need to jump outta my skin...ive all the side effects...if your close to getting off them dont give up...stay strong I know it's hard.