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Tips on minimizing withdrawal symptoms from Effexor (aka Venlafaxine)

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I agree that there is a definite tyranny to having to take supplements on a schedule, but I don't expect to take them forever. I started out taking my supplements five times a day and am now down to three.

By the way, one of the supplements I take is L-methylfolate--a rather expensive prescription B vitamin that can help with anxiety. I think you take this as well. Just thought I'd share that I found a coupon on Good Rx that saves major $s.

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sandij (Sandi James) | @sandij | Jun 28, 2019

@texasduchess I don't take that, if its rx, but I do take a methylated b vitamin due to mthfr.

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secretwhitepop | @secretwhitepop | Jun 28, 2019

Ooo! B vitamins. I forgot how well they work. So, I just started back on Lexapro. Actually, I’ve never taken that before, I took Zoloft for about two years then switched to Effexor for about 20 years. Both worked and neither had horrible side effects except finished libido. Anyway, terrible anxiety and depression after weening off (slow ween with minimal repercussions) and I lasted about 5 months. My life is still hard and I’m mourning the loss of my dad and mourning the loss of the mom my mom used to be and I moved and I’m switching jobs and, well, life is too much right now so I made the voice to ask doc for help. She prescribed Lexapro and after the 10 then 5mg were too much, I went down to 1/4 tablet. After 5 days I just couldn’t handle the anxiety and rapid heart beat and hand tingling and diarrhea! Called doc. I have an appointment Monday and nurse said to skip a day and take 1/4 pill tomorrow in case withdrawal.

I hope so much that Zoloft works again! I jogged just now which helps. And again, yes, I have a lot going on (plus an 8 year old to keep busy!) but this is unprecedented!

Anyway, going to take some B vitamins and a multi now. (It’s organic and good)

I have CBD but I’m finding it actually doesn’t work for me 🙁

Hugs to all. Wish me luck. This is so hard!

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