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Tips on minimizing withdrawal symptoms from Effexor (aka Venlafaxine)

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@laujenkins

Thank you! Can’t wait for the weight loss! I’ve been fighting it for years with this dang medication!

Hopefully it does come off! I’ve been working so hard and it’s just frustrating not losing the weight I want!

Fingers crossed 🤞

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Brightwings AKA Cute Susie | @brightwings | Feb 17, 2020

Just be kind to yourself, no matter what you are feeling.
You are on a roller coaster right now. You can get off by taking another Effexor or hang on till the ride ends.
The weight will drop off.
I think I had 10 to 15 pounds drop off my frame, months down the road. It's been a few years since I got off it but I do remember, the weight suddenly letting go.
I wish you well. Bright Wings

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secretwhitepop | @secretwhitepop | Feb 17, 2020

The weight will fall off and your blood pressure will also decrease. I can say now that I am completely free from Effexor. Not sure if it counts because I’m back on zoloft, but I AM free of Effexor. I’m at my weight and BP that I was at before Effexor. But truly go easy on yourself.

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