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Long term effects AFTER withdrawing from Effexor

Depression & Anxiety | Last Active: Oct 20 8:01am | Replies (195)
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I personally am not experiencing pain, nor chronic pain. I was on Effexor for 18 years, but only weaned off this Spring (last minimal dose was 4/14/18). I will keep my eye out for others mentioning pain as I continue to read/research Effexor withdrawal and how to minimize symptoms of same.

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noirin1957 | @noirin1957 | Jun 19, 2021

Hi I'm on 75mg an 37.50 mg a day of venlafaxine I'm on it 6months it has made me worse how can I get off it an will withdrawal be bad. I have done cold turkey with another antidepressant an do not want to go through that again it was hell.. Can anyone give me some advice. Thank you

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luisa3115 | @luisa3115 | Feb 9, 2023

Hi Texas, I am just in process of beginning my Effexor (+ Prozac for help) taper. Anything advice? Thanks in advance. Readings, books, websites?

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rillon63 | @rillon63 | Jun 15, 2023

I was on Effexor for 20 years, I weaned myself off with the help of my Dr. i'm on day 4 of no Effexor and today I woke up feeling great, so far no pain or withdrawl symptoms. I have been feeling so much better for the last 2 years, that's why I decided to get off the Effexor, my Dr. suggested I get weaned off, which I did over the last month. She also said this is a good time also since it's Summer and not winter so I don't get the winter blues. I'm staying positive using my coping skills I learned through IOP. Wish me luck.

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