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Tips on minimizing withdrawal symptoms from Effexor (aka Venlafaxine)

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@lisalucier

Hi, @shoshi - I merged your post on withdrawal after 20 years of taking venlafaxine (Effexor) here to this discussion so that those whose comments you've likely read about withdrawal symptoms could see your mention of reading them and how things have gone for you.

Glad to hear you are feeling empowered in getting as far as you have through your taper, and that yoga has helped as well as support and input from Connect.

Wondering if you'd share more about the eyesight and driving issues you've experienced?

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shoshi | @shoshi | Oct 7, 2018

Hello Lisa. I find when I am driving my car that I really have to concentrate on what I am doing! My mind is quite fuzzy & wants to daydream(hard to explain) I also have found that my eyesight is a little fuzzy as well; not all the time though. I have been taking 37.5 mgs for three weeks now & I get very lethargic when doing anything physical. Still have headaches, nausea & head spins, although these symptoms are slowly improving. One other annoying thing is that I am having difficulty texting on my phone ( keep hitting the wrong letters etc)
I intend to stay on this dose for maybe two more months & really want to feel like me again!
Kind regards
Shoshi

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