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Tips on minimizing withdrawal symptoms from Effexor (aka Venlafaxine)
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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?
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@cwis I was on just 25mg for 18 years. Tapered off slowly and did fine for 6.5 weeks--then, kerbluey! That's when my body figured out it didn't have any more Effexor stored in nooks and crannies. At that point, it was too late to go back on any dose. It's been eight+ months since my last dose and although good days are outnumbering the bad, I'm still taking supplements to feel "normal"--Effexor is powerful stuff and if you're one of the ones to experience withdrawal symptoms, it can take a loooong time to get over.
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Depends on the individual and how your feeling. You might go to eights when you get close to quitting. Another reason to go super slow is that you’ve taken it so long.
But again depends on how your feeling. When I was quitting Klonopin I was splitting off flakes at the end.
Best of luck,
Jake