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Tapering off of Venlafaxine after just 4 weeks of use
Depression & Anxiety | Last Active: Nov 9, 2025 | Replies (10)Comment receiving replies
I’m in the process of weaning off of it after being on it for 2 years. It’s only been 2 days without it. The worst thing seems to be not being able to sleep. I was on 75mg +37.5 mg. I was told to stop taking the 37.5 mg and just take the 75 mg for a month. I’m too reduce to 37.5 mg once a day for another ninth and then stop. Does this sound logical? I’d appreciate any input.
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@bern7475 There is a tremendous amount of information on this site regarding tapering Effexor, and I would suggest you research it. As meingan mentions, a 5-10% reduction is recommended, and yours is much greater than that.
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I think you are wise to taper slowly. Although I heard it should only be 5-10% less at each stage which can take a long time. I’m glad to hear your 1st 2 days is just not being able to sleep. I had been on Venlafaxine (up to 76mg for 3 weeks) for just under 4 weeks total and decided to stop it because of the horror stories. I stopped cold turkey taking the chance that because it was such a short time, it shouldn’t be too difficult. I’m on my 7th day. I’m also taking some supplements that I heard would help during withdrawal. Magnesium L-Threonate, L-theanine and lithium orotate. Had a few days feeling dizzy; the 7th day was bad- very anxious. I typically take a very low dose (0.25 mg - 0.5 mg of clonazepam to help calm me. )
Wishing you well.