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Tips on minimizing withdrawal symptoms from Effexor (aka Venlafaxine)

Posted by richyrich @richyrich, Nov 2, 2016

I have been taking Effexor/Venlafaxine for years and tried to get off it a few times but each time I try to give up the chemical withdrawal symptoms are a horror story and I give up giving up. Anyone got any tips or tried and tested strategies? Thank you

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shaker1956 | @shaker1956 | Dec 24, 2018
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@texasduchess

To everyone on this site (especially Leonard, Shaker, Brightwings, Notaround, Catbitess, Gail, Colleen Young and Lisa Lucier), have a wonderful Christmas (or whatever holiday you celebrate at this time, even if it's just yay! I have the day off) and thank you so much for your help and sharing for all of us trying to get off and over Effexor.

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For Leonard too. Just came back from the Doc’s and I am in remission. 90% at least. Its not curable but I’ll certainly take that all day. Great Xmas present!!!! Not a very religious man but I know there s a God. However still have 3 more Chemo sessions to go!!!!!!!

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grandmaR | @grandmar | Dec 24, 2018
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@shaker1956

For Leonard too. Just came back from the Doc’s and I am in remission. 90% at least. Its not curable but I’ll certainly take that all day. Great Xmas present!!!! Not a very religious man but I know there s a God. However still have 3 more Chemo sessions to go!!!!!!!

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@shaker1956
CONGRATULATIONS!🙂

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JK | @contentandwell | Dec 24, 2018
In reply to @shaker1956 "For Leonard too. Just came back from the Doc’s and I am in remission. 90% at..." + (show)
@shaker1956

For Leonard too. Just came back from the Doc’s and I am in remission. 90% at least. Its not curable but I’ll certainly take that all day. Great Xmas present!!!! Not a very religious man but I know there s a God. However still have 3 more Chemo sessions to go!!!!!!!

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@shaker1956 super! That will sure brighten your holidays.
JK

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grandmaR | @grandmar | Dec 24, 2018
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@merpreb

welcome back @rmeyers1ppk- I love my Wellbutrin. It really helped me as my Zoloft wasn't doing enough. I don't plan to be without antidepressants at all, ever. I have fought it my whole life and am out of steam. I have other things to fight so I need that energy for those! I am very at peace with my decision. I'm pretty even keeled right now, even have happy days. I did wean very slowly off of Effexor some years ago with my doctor's guidance.
It's got to be one step at a time, doesn't it. Control what we can now. happy holidays and I hope that you continue on your positive journey..

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@merpreb
Hi!
You don't need to do anything that you feel won't be a benefit.
I too, don't play on coming off my Effexor 100%.
I just want to get back to a dosage that is not outrageous. 37.5mg twice a day sounds a lot better than 150mg twice a day.
Ronnie (GRANDMAr)

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shaker1956 | @shaker1956 | Dec 24, 2018
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@grandmar

@shaker1956
CONGRATULATIONS!🙂

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Well thank you soooo much. Doc was telling me my spleen went from 21 cm’s to 14 cm’s. Normal is 13 cm’s. There s truly a god for us!!!!!!!!!

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shaker1956 | @shaker1956 | Dec 24, 2018
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@contentandwell

@shaker1956 super! That will sure brighten your holidays.
JK

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Yessss. Even though I feel like absolute crap from the diff treatments there s a light at the end of the tunnel.

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grandmaR | @grandmar | Dec 24, 2018
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@shaker1956

Well thank you soooo much. Doc was telling me my spleen went from 21 cm’s to 14 cm’s. Normal is 13 cm’s. There s truly a god for us!!!!!!!!!

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@shaker1956
FANTASTIC!

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shaker1956 | @shaker1956 | Dec 24, 2018
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@grandmar

@shaker1956
FANTASTIC!

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Yes. Best Xmas present I could ask for

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Leonard | @jakedduck1 | Dec 24, 2018
In reply to @shaker1956 "For Leonard too. Just came back from the Doc’s and I am in remission. 90% at..." + (show)
@shaker1956

For Leonard too. Just came back from the Doc’s and I am in remission. 90% at least. Its not curable but I’ll certainly take that all day. Great Xmas present!!!! Not a very religious man but I know there s a God. However still have 3 more Chemo sessions to go!!!!!!!

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@shaker1956
Your fabulous news is the greatest gift I could ever get, you too I’m sure. Your an amazing person Shaker. I admire your determination and your courageousness. I wish you continued success with your treatments and hope you and yours have the Merriest Christmas imaginable.
I wish you the best Health and Happiness in the New Year.
Jake

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Joanna | @maryathome | Dec 24, 2018
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Sabrina- Can you get out and walk or do some kind of exercise? It really helps at times like this when things are overwhelming. It helped me when I withdrew- yes it was hard to push myself.

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@merry

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