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Anyone reinstate Effexor (Venlafaxine) after 9 weeks off to taper more
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This was my third time trying to quit venafaxine. I was off for 8 weeks after weaning off slowly. I was suffering withdrawal but it got out of control after a very stressful situation and it was horrendous, well done for kicking venafaxine I know how hard it is . I went back on them 2 weeks ago, 37.5 daily . They have slowly stopped the anxiety and I’m feeling reasonably normal. I still want to kick these tablets but I really do feel to come off after long term use of venafaxine another bridging medication is needed , one that will be easier to quit .
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@cherrycherry the symptoms of withdrawal are getting out of control for me too. I mentioned to the doctor that they seem worse each day. She recommended I give Prozac another try but to take 1/2 of 10mg every other day. I took it on Tuesday. Today was a better day than yesterday but I still had mild anxiety symptoms so I took 10mg of propranolol. That helps a little but not 100%😞. I’m going to try my best to hang in there with taking the Prozac because I don’t want to get back on Venlafaxine and start all over again with tapering. Thanks for letting me know I can reach out to you 🤗