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Tips on minimizing withdrawal symptoms from Effexor (aka Venlafaxine)

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@searchgirl

Nathan, what dosage were you on? And how did you taper? I’m on the brim of tapering too and soaking up everything I can to make it a decent journey. I never realized that the shivering is also part of this. I sure hope some relief and if something works for you no matter how small, let us know.

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nathan5 | @nathan5 | May 6, 2019

Hi @searchgirl, I was on 75mg and then went to 37.5 for a good 6 months and then over 2 months I emptied the pills to half (18mg) and then none. The best things that work for me are limiting coffee and eating food as bland as poss (boring I know). Showering before bed, listening to calming music and concentrate on breathing.
Things that really tip me over edge are loud bar/restaurants, vacations (even relaxing ones). Work meetings.
Sugar and chocolate at night and too much caffeine.

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