Tips on minimizing withdrawal symptoms from Effexor (aka Venlafaxine)

Posted by richyrich @richyrich, Nov 2, 2016

I have been taking Effexor/Venlafaxine for years and tried to get off it a few times but each time I try to give up the chemical withdrawal symptoms are a horror story and I give up giving up. Anyone got any tips or tried and tested strategies? Thank you

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Brightwings AKA Cute Susie | @brightwings | Sep 30, 2019

In reply to @ercoled57 "I've been reading tons for the past 5+ years on this topic. And I am so..." + (show)

Thank you so much.

Brightwings AKA Cute Susie | @brightwings | Sep 30, 2019

In reply to @brightwings "Same here. With drop in bp and weight also." + (show)

Yes, I am off my blood pressure meds too.
There is life after Effexor. Grin.

ercoled57 | @ercoled57 | Sep 30, 2019

Thank you all for the encouraging words. I think these help more than anything else.

Leonard | @jakedduck1 | Sep 30, 2019

In reply to @ercoled57 "I've been reading tons for the past 5+ years on this topic. And I am so..." + (show)

Here is another option,
Cinderella Therapeutics Foundation located in the Netherlands.
https://www.cinderella-tx.org/en/
https://www.taperingstrip.org/prescribing-and-ordering/
I imagine there would be insurance problems.

Jake

Brightwings AKA Cute Susie | @brightwings | Sep 30, 2019

This is doable. Find some cbd and message me for a recipe.
You are going to get hit with emotions. Be prepared.
What age are you?

Brightwings AKA Cute Susie | @brightwings | Sep 30, 2019

For us with estrogen challenges, (total hysterectomy at age 42 )
Go get red clover tea at the health food store follow their instructions. Tea bags or loose. I use loose.

I add 1 tsp honey for 5 cups water with the leaves.
Steep for 20 minutes.
Drink cold or hot.
I use 2 tbsp red clover , kind of heaping, for 5 cups of water.
I just perk it thru the coffee pot.

It works wonders. I am back to my sunny self in an hour.
Then I keep drinking it I know it’s enough.
Then I quit until I get emotional again.
Worry, stress, gone.

ercoled57 | @ercoled57 | Sep 30, 2019

In reply to @jakedduck1 "Here is another option, Cinderella Therapeutics Foundation located in the Netherlands. https://www.cinderella-tx.org/en/ https://www.taperingstrip.org/prescribing-and-ordering/ I imagine there..." + (show)

This is amazing though!

ercoled57 | @ercoled57 | Sep 30, 2019

In reply to @brightwings "This is doable. Find some cbd and message me for a recipe. You are going to..." + (show)

I am 61.

kbmayo | @kbmayo | Sep 30, 2019

In reply to @secretwhitepop "What some folks do (me included) is to open up the capsules and take out five..." + (show)

Curious as to what anti-anxiety and anti-depression meds you're on. I've had to go back on, too, and while it's ok, it isn't great. However, it took some experimentation to get to this point, so I'm reluctant to ask to try anything else. And c'est la vie?? Indeed -- for me, too!

kbmayo | @kbmayo | Sep 30, 2019

In reply to @secretwhitepop "What some folks do (me included) is to open up the capsules and take out five..." + (show)

What anti-anxiety and anti-depression meds are you taking? I had to go back on, too. It took some experimentation to get to where I currently am and it's better, but not great. I was sorry I had to take anything, but, as you said, c'est la vie!