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Tips on minimizing withdrawal symptoms from Effexor (aka Venlafaxine)

Depression & Anxiety | Last Active: Nov 11 7:38am | Replies (6363)
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@grandmar

Hi All!!
Well, I am ending week 3 of my reduction of my PM med's dosage. I am currently taking 1-1/4 pills (down from 2 whole pills) at night.
I should be taking 1 pill, every other night, for my next reduction at the end of the week.
I don't think that will happen. I am feeling a bit anxious so I will remain on this dosage for at least another 3 weeks to see what happens.
I am not jumping out of my skin, but I am starting to have difficulties about making decisions. Should I go? Should I not go? Etc..

Will keep you up to date!
Ronnie (GRANDMAr)

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farm_mom | @farm_mom | Mar 11, 2019

@grandmarr I would caution against an every other day/night dosage due to how quickly withdrawal starts. Long and slow taper wins when dealing with Effexor.

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farmboy | @farmboy | Mar 11, 2019

I'm on day 3 or 4 of having to go back on effexor. The first to days were good but the last day has been not so good. Cranky,short fused and agitated. Dang if I do dang if I don't.

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