Hi All!
I hope everyone had a Happy New Year!
Just to fill you in....
I've actually lost track on how many weeks it's been since I've started cutting down on Effexor.
For those who are new, I am 63 and I've been on Effexor for over 12 years.
I was taking 2-75 mg in both the AM and PM.
I started this journey knowing that it could take me a year or more to cut back to where I'd like to be.
I'm doing it VERY slowly and 'reading' what my body has to say.
I decided that I would start by reducing one of my two PM pill by 1/4.
I'd alternate taking that every other day for 3 weeks.
I felt fine so I am taking it every day.
Sunday I will begin a new dosage.
I will take 1/2 of one of my PM pills every other night for 3 weeks.
If all is well, then I'll take it every night for another 3 weeks.
Even with such a small reduction, my head feels clearer already.
I used to feel like I was walking in a fog.
I don't think I am having any side effects.
The only thing I am realizing, is that I am NOT able to sleep more than 3 hours a night.
I'm exhausted all day! With the issues I have walking, by the afternoon, I find I am literally dragging my feet, which can become an issue, especially if I fall.
Like I said, that is the only thing I see that is different.
Anyway, when I see the doc, I'll ask about taking a small dosage of melatonin.

Slow and steady wins the race......and I don't think I can go much slower!!
Ronnie (GRANDMAr)