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Tips on minimizing withdrawal symptoms from Effexor (aka Venlafaxine)

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@grandmar

@rascal1

Hi!
I only take Klonopin if and when I need it, which is NOT very often.
I take it along with my regular dosage of Effexor.
I mostly use it when I have something like surgery, to relax me.
I find it works very well.
When I questioned my psychiatrist why I couldn't take it instead of the Effexor, I was told it was NOT an everyday drug, just a short term one.

Ronnie (GRANDMAr)

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rascal1 | @rascal1 | Apr 29, 2019

Thanks Ronnie. Drs are so different in their medical viewpoints and how they treat their patients!. My dr has me taking a low dose of each. You are probably so better off without the Klonopin all the time as it is a Benzo and so very addictive, I do appreciate your comments. Thanks for sharing! The best to you!

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Leonard | @jakedduck1 | Apr 29, 2019

@grandmar
Hi Ronnie,
Curious why the Psychiatrist would say that since Klonopin is an Anticonvulsant and Seizures generally are long term.
Jake

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