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Tips on minimizing withdrawal symptoms from Effexor (aka Venlafaxine)

Posted by richyrich @richyrich, Nov 2, 2016

I have been taking Effexor/Venlafaxine for years and tried to get off it a few times but each time I try to give up the chemical withdrawal symptoms are a horror story and I give up giving up. Anyone got any tips or tried and tested strategies? Thank you

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farmboy | @farmboy | Apr 15, 2019
In reply to @merpreb "@farmboy- Morning. It's good to hear from you. Please call your doctor about the new medication...." + (show)
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@farmboy- Morning. It's good to hear from you. Please call your doctor about the new medication. Did you know that serquel is an anti-psychotic? Is this what your doctor thinks? Maybe there is an interaction with Effexor? Either way you shouldn't have a headache. Have you called her already?

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@mepreb I won't be able to call her until tomorrow. She isn't in on Monday's. I will get ahold of her tomorrow and tell her what's going on.

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rascal1 | @rascal1 | Apr 15, 2019
In reply to @mommapsych "@rascal1 My daughter uses it when she is heading into a social situation. She believes that..." + (show)
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@rascal1 My daughter uses it when she is heading into a social situation. She believes that it takes the edge off of her anxiety about such events. She will also take it when she's been having trouble sleeping or if she has a headache...all related to the Effexor weaning.

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Thanks mommapsych. Does she use CBT while on Effexor or any other psych med? I see she’s weaning from Effexor but wonder if she used it while fully on it. Thankyou!

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mommapsych | @mommapsych | Apr 15, 2019
In reply to @rascal1 "Thanks mommapsych. Does she use CBT while on Effexor or any other psych med? I see..." + (show)
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Thanks mommapsych. Does she use CBT while on Effexor or any other psych med? I see she’s weaning from Effexor but wonder if she used it while fully on it. Thankyou!

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@rascal1 Yes, she uses it while still on Effexor. She's weaned from 150 mg. to 50 mg. over the course of about a year. She hasn't experienced any drug interaction with it as far as we can tell.

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Merry, Alumni Mentor | @merpreb | Apr 15, 2019
In reply to @rascal1 "Has anyone used CBT oil while on Protonix and Effexor ?" + (show)
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Has anyone used CBT oil while on Protonix and Effexor ?

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@rascal1- Are you asking about CBD oil made from hemp?

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rascal1 | @rascal1 | Apr 15, 2019
In reply to @mommapsych "@rascal1 Yes, she uses it while still on Effexor. She's weaned from 150 mg. to 50..." + (show)
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@rascal1 Yes, she uses it while still on Effexor. She's weaned from 150 mg. to 50 mg. over the course of about a year. She hasn't experienced any drug interaction with it as far as we can tell.

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Thank you. How much does she take and how often? I realize it’s experimentation for everyone.

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mommapsych | @mommapsych | Apr 15, 2019
In reply to @rascal1 "Thank you. How much does she take and how often? I realize it’s experimentation for everyone." + (show)
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Thank you. How much does she take and how often? I realize it’s experimentation for everyone.

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@rascal1 I will take a look at the formulation when I get home. We order ours from Lazurus Oils.

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sandij (Sandi James) | @sandij | Apr 15, 2019

All of these drugs have such strange and varied side effects, it's hard to say what's causing what. @farmboy please know we are all here to support you!

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sandij (Sandi James) | @sandij | Apr 15, 2019

I'm take CBD oil
900 mg of full spectrum with orange blossom terpenes added, that's what helps with anxiety. It's great when I remember to take it. Sometimes all these medicines/supplements are hard to keep up with!

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Brightwings AKA Cute Susie | @brightwings | Apr 15, 2019

I too use Lazarus Naturals. I order CBD in coconut oil. Now remember, I am also treating relapsing multiple sclerosis.
I use 2,400 mg CBD for a bad month. Cost is $100, retail. I am worth it. Because I use CBD, I do not have to take any other medicines...I used to take 16 medicines.
Only this month, I can not get my usual dosage cuz they ran out.
So my anxiety is up and I am wobbly when I walk. Oh, I can feel all the aches and pains of old age and my illnesses without my regular dosage of CBD.
Usually I just breeze thru life but its Definately harder this month.
No one would ever know I have MS when I have my regular dosage.
Smiling at you, Bright Wings

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