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Tips on minimizing withdrawal symptoms from Effexor (aka Venlafaxine)

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@ GrandmaR
Ronnie, thanks for replying. The only two side effects I get is depression and anxiety. I also don’t care how long it takes. I will stay at the dose I’m at until I feel good. Actually my doctor is young and a Family doctor and really doesn’t have a clue. I’m the one who tells him how I wish to taper. He wanted me to taper every two weeks. Mary

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grandmaR | @grandmar | Dec 22, 2018

@maryathome
Good Morning!
I'm with you! Read your own body and do what works for you! As I said before, when docs give you advice about how to taper off, I believe they give us the 'book' answers. After all, unless they have gone through it themselves, how can they possibly know? Wouldn't it be nice that after they make their recommendation that they say, 'however, if you don't feel comfortable, wait until you do.' I think in that way, many of us would not feel pressured to reduce at the pace the doctor gives.

Have a wonderful day!
Ronnie (GRANDMAr)

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