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Tips on minimizing withdrawal symptoms from Effexor (aka Venlafaxine)
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@cwis Usually the point is so that you don't suffer unnecessarily. You don't say how long you've been on Effexor, or how long you've been tapering, nor how long at 1/4 of 37.5mg. Are you in a big hurry (no refills on prescription, insurance running out, etc.)? Why not stay here until you don't have any symptoms (the vertigo, diarrhea and nausea) and then go to 1/2 of the 1/4 37.5mg for a few weeks, then stop? Slow and steady wins the race.
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@texasduchess
Howdy Tex,
If using the 5-10% method it’s 5-10% of the current taper dose, not 5-10% of the max dose to zero.
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Oops left that out. Been on it for at least 15 yrs. I'm still adjusting to the 1/4 of 37.5 and have no intention if reducing any more until February. Neither Rx or insurance is an issue. I guess my end question is, does any know where the "not worth taking dose" amount is?