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Tips on minimizing withdrawal symptoms from Effexor (aka Venlafaxine)
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@farmboy
Hi!
I am so happy for you. It sounds like you are doing so much better!
MY personal opinion is that if the drug helps, and you are not feeling or having negative symptoms, why quit??
I am reducing my dosage because of the side effects of taking so much. It is NOT my intention to come off completely.
This drug has worked better tan any other I have tried.
And if I hace no intention of coming off, why should I be concerned about withdrawal and the addiction factor???
Again, this is JUST OPINION. I am in NO way involved in the medical field.
Now, form YOUR own opinion. Just make sure IF you decide to wean off, you are doing it for thr right reasons.
Happy Weekend!
Ronnie (GRANDMAr)
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I’m new on this site, and have been reading the symptoms. I am now 7 days out with no Effexor and my symptoms seem to be getting worse instead of better. I do not want to go back on Effexor as I had no emotions at all when taking it. I was at 225mg for 10 years. I tapered down slowly. But these symptoms are horrible. When will they subside?! I’m experiencing brain zaps, anxiety when trying to sleep, sweats then freezing and now flu like symptoms with no energy.
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Yes. When and if I decide to try to come off of it ,it will be SLOOOOW. My reason for wanting to come off of it is a little personal. But after yesterday's ordeal my reason will have to wait.