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Anyone tapered off Effexor and used Prozac as a bridge?

Depression & Anxiety | Last Active: Jul 30 10:33pm | Replies (74)
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I’ve taken Effexor XR for over 25 years and only recently my sleep apnea doc suggested I stop or reduce the amount (300 mg once/day). Why should I do this. Doc wasn’t clear about why. I’m doing ok on the 300mg. My shrink prescribed it over 25 years ago for long time PTSD, which I still have, although I haven’t seen the shrink in over 20 years. Any info anyone has will be appreciated. Thank you.

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sunshinestacy | @sunshinestacy | Apr 27, 2021

Over 300 mg a day was a pretty high dose. Besides it didn’t help you this whole time? I know I’m bringing up Prozac again but that and Zoloft are specific to ptsd. I managed by mine on just 10 mg a day of Prozac. So low because I am super sensitive to meds and I have just recently stopped to see how I do without meds

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sears | @sears | Jun 4, 2022

You haven’t seen your doctor in 20 years? He just continues to prescribe without ever seeing you?

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spiritedsoul | @spiritedsoul | Jul 30 10:33pm

It seems to be working for you so that’s great. Do you think it has something to do with sleep apnea? I would ask the doc who suggested you lower your dose.

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