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Tips on minimizing withdrawal symptoms from Effexor (aka Venlafaxine)

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@sharonlou

Thanks Ronnie for your details on weaning off of Effexor. I take 150mg Effexor XR capsule 1x day. My eye surgery went well. Now may have hip replacement. I don't want to start reducing dosage until recovered. Based on the brain zaps and nausea I get if I accidentally miss a dose, this may be a long difficult process. Will post when I start. Appreciate all the feedback. Sharyn

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grandmaR | @grandmar | Feb 22, 2019

Sharyn,
I think it is a good idea to wait. I also waited until I had my last surgery and I was off my pain meds. I wanted to make sure if there were any reactions, I'd know where it was coming from.
Good Luck!
Ronnie

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teachols | @teachols | Feb 22, 2019

I really like the idea of weaning very slowly! The problem is when you're on the XR you can only jump by the smallest dose, which is 37.5. I started weaning down from 150 mg to 112.5 mg yesterday. I feel like crap! My head hurts really bad, my neck is sore, and I just feel gross! This sucking makes me want off that much more, but I'm not sure if I'll make it... Anyone take any supplements to help with the withdrawal symptoms? Or Prozac?

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