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Tips on minimizing withdrawal symptoms from Effexor (aka Venlafaxine)

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@jakedduck1

@daver
Hi there,
I personally don’t think a 50% cut is wise. Some people can tolerate it, hope you are one. It has been proven time and again on this forum that 50% don’t work for most. Some have successfully reduced by 50% when they were beginning their taper. As a taper continues and someone is using a set percentage, that percentage does not remain constant.
Good luck whatever you decide.
Jake

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grandmaR | @grandmar | Jul 21, 2019

@jakedduck1
Hi!
I agree with you wholeheartedly!
A 50% reduction is a lot and might cause many issues!
We've had members wind up in the hospital.
It took me approximately 5 or 6 months to taper down 25%.
I have remained on that dosage since April in order for my body to have time to adjust before I begin again.

Yes, GOOD LUCK @daver
Ronnie (GRANDMAr)

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