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Tips on minimizing withdrawal symptoms from Effexor (aka Venlafaxine)
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You’re already more than halfway there since you now know the trick. It’s just a shame the doctors don’t know that you have to ween so very slowly! Please, go so slowly you do t have ONE withdrawal symptom! It IS possible! I took 18 months to week off the lowest dose but with no real withdrawal symptoms.
(Don’t get me wrong, I still use an antidepressant/anti anxiety drug. I think my body/brain need them - but I did not suffer withdrawal from Effexor. You CAN do this. )
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I don't intend to give up it's just my doctor had to go lot slower on weaning me off of this stuff. I know know I do need an antidepressant because I have severe anxiety and depression and some OCD too but Effexor XR is not the drug for me.