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Tips on minimizing withdrawal symptoms from Effexor (aka Venlafaxine)
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A year ago I started taking my 75 mg Effexor every other day. I had no problems unless I forgot to take one. About 6 weeks ago, per doctor's suggestion, I began this schedule: 75 mg - none - 37.5 mg - none - then repeat.. So every 4th day - the evening of the second "none" or the morning following the second "none," I have the brain zap crap. Sometimes worse than others; even had a day when I had no symptoms at all. This is the primary withdrawal symptom I have. It's pretty annoying, feels like it wants to be debilitating, but I usually just push through and function, as little as possible!
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Perhaps you were tapering off too quickly. My internist suggested the following plan for me to taper off over a period of 6 weeks: first two weeks: alternate taking 75mg Venlafaxine one day, and 37.50 the next day; Weeks 3,4: take 37.50 mg each day; Final Weeks, 5,6: take 37.50mg every other day. I’m currently on week 5 of the tapering and I appear to be tolerating it very well. I will be near the end of this weaning schedule next week when I see my doctor for a follow up visit. If I need to I’ll resume the tapering For another 6 weeks by beginning with 37.50mg. Yes, I’ll be counting out beads for the smaller doses, but I’m determined to wean myself off from taking what my doctor says is the most difficult anti-depressant/anxiety on the market. Good luck!