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Tips on minimizing withdrawal symptoms from Effexor (aka Venlafaxine)
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@careth2 I really like your advice. It’s hopeful. I’m getting off effexor and I’m at 12.5 am and again 12.5 pm. And I don’t feel good - have nausea and crying and headache and general anxiety. Dr. wants me to add prozac but I’m afraid because there’s startup issues with SSRIs that might make all this worse. What do you think? Appreciate your kind thoughts.
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@careth2
Hi!
I am also in the process of weaning down my Effexor.
How often were you making reductions?
How were the reductions made?
You have to 'read' your own body. No one, not even a doctor can tell you how you feel. Doctors can only relate info based on readings and patients' expe6.
As I am sure you know, we all are different.
Now, I'm not in the medical field so all I can do is offer suggestions based on my own experiences.
This is my 2nd try at weaning off.
The first time I followed a schedule my doc made.
I reduced too much, too fast and it was a HORRIBLE site.
First, if you are having such issues, why not add back a little Effexor. Possibly 1/4 - 1/2 a pill in the am or pm. If that doesn't help, possibly add to the pm , too.
I takr two 75mg in the am and pm.
I reduce 1/4 of one pm pill every other day for 2-3 weeks. If I am Ok, then I do it every night for 2-3 weeks.
If I have issues, I plan on adding back 1/4 pill in the pm until I feel ready to try again.
I do not intend to come off altogether, just take what I consider to be a reasonable amount.
BTW....I am doing this on my own. My doc left the practice and I haven't been to a new one.
I hope this helps!
Good luck!
Ronnie (GRANDMAr)
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