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Tips on minimizing withdrawal symptoms from Effexor (aka Venlafaxine)

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@sears

It’s imperative to taper this drug very slowly. It may be impossible for you to work while tapering. I would tell you to speak to your provider but it would probably be to no avail. If I were you I would go back to the dose that make the side effects go away and then search for a doctor that may be able to help you taper properly. This isn’t a race, it’s your brain and well-being.

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nikkik | @nikkik | Jul 18, 2021

Thanks...I am considering doing that. I am concerned that I am going to go through these same symptoms once I get down to zero if I continue to taper since I am on the lowest dose that is prescribed. I have read about going down 5 -10 % by counting the beads in the capsule but if the symptoms are gonna be the same but only a little bit worse, is that worth it? I have already suffered the past few weeks, so do I just push through it?

I also looked at doing the Prozac bridge but am I going to have to go back on the effexor to do that?

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