Tips on minimizing withdrawal symptoms from Effexor (aka Venlafaxine)

Posted by richyrich @richyrich, Nov 2, 2016

I have been taking Effexor/Venlafaxine for years and tried to get off it a few times but each time I try to give up the chemical withdrawal symptoms are a horror story and I give up giving up. Anyone got any tips or tried and tested strategies? Thank you

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isaacpime | @isaacpime | Jun 24, 2021

It is helping me

rmj5 | @rmj5 | Jun 24, 2021

In reply to @amandaa "@rmj5 and @isaacpime I see you haven't posted a whole lot so welcome to you both...." + (show)

Yes, I have a call into my psychiatrist

rmj5 | @rmj5 | Jun 24, 2021

In reply to @rmj5 "Yes, I have a call into my psychiatrist" + (show)

Thanks for your concern

bethsal | @bethsal | Jun 24, 2021

I believe I've accidentally taken my meds twice in the same morning...effexor is new...now have been shaking, sweating and experiencing dizziness...

sears | @sears | Jun 25, 2021

In reply to @bethsal "I believe I've accidentally taken my meds twice in the same morning...effexor is new...now have been..." + (show)

Put it in one of those daily pill containers.

sears | @sears | Jun 25, 2021

In reply to @rmj5 "Has anyone had to go back on venlafaxine?" + (show)

All the time. Some have to stay on a low dose for life.

rmj5 | @rmj5 | Jun 26, 2021

Tired of crying. Dr. said passing phase. Decided to go back up, but not sure how. Not available on weekends. Please help

sears | @sears | Jun 26, 2021

It may be a passing phase. Try not to go back up until you speak to your doctor.

nat31 | @nat31 | Jun 26, 2021

In reply to @rmj5 "Tired of crying. Dr. said passing phase. Decided to go back up, but not sure how...." + (show)

I have days where I just cry and cry and beg for my life back, the anxiety is the worst and feeling so agitated and restless, I'm almost 2 weeks off how far along are you and do you take anything else?

rmj5 | @rmj5 | Jun 26, 2021

In reply to @nat31 "I have days where I just cry and cry and beg for my life back, the..." + (show)

I was 3 weeks out when it hit. I was doing well up to then. I am now back on 12.5. Will wait and see. I only took Xanax once. Plan to go up to 25mg. My usual was 75 mg.