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Effexor Tapering Off and Side Effects

Depression & Anxiety | Last Active: Oct 20, 2022 | Replies (373)

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@lisalucier
Thank you so much for doing that. I look forward to reading other people's experiences, hopefully some positive 😉
Yes, since the increases did not work (150->225->300😮 then down to 262.5) we figured it was time to wean off so we could introduce another antidepressant. I'm still on the Celexa, so am really hoping that will balance off some of the possible neg's of coming off the Effexor.
He referred me to the usual way of doing it, but I am going to do it at a much slower pace.

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@rufus31
A hyperbolic taper, right from the start, is recommended by the experts in deprescribing (Horowitz, Sorensen, Peacock). I would do some reading before you start so you are comfortable with how to do it. If I could go back and do it this way, I might not be suffering like I am. Good luck!