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Tips on minimizing withdrawal symptoms from Effexor (aka Venlafaxine)
Depression & Anxiety | Last Active: Nov 11 7:38am | Replies (6363)Comment receiving replies
@ndeshy
Hello there and welcome to the Connect family.
First of all what dose were you on prior to your reduction?
How long have you had these symptoms?
You state “My last dosage was on January, 23” Did you miss taking a dose on the 24th? What about today, did you take any medication? I’m concerned your skipping doses. Are you currently taking 37.5mg? If so how often?
You state you have taken this medication for a year, have you had these symptoms before or are they new?
Jake
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I only had the symptoms the first time I took the medication. I had these symptoms since my last dosage on 23January. Does this mean my system is getting used to function without tablets?Will they eventually dissapear or will I feel this way as long as I am not taking the meds? I even have flu and feel dizzy most times
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I was on venlor 150 mg for two years, towards the end of last year the doctor reduced it to 75mg and then to 37.5. I did not skip the doses, since I m getting off the medication, the tablets got finished and the doctor said I should not take anymore because he want to see my progress and if I can cope without them. Let me say,he feels I m recovered if I can put it that way, that's why he took me off the medication completely