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Tips on minimizing withdrawal symptoms from Effexor (aka Venlafaxine)

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@kbschoe

Thanks for this. I've been on Effexor for 21 years. Just working to get off now. No depression issues these days but the side affects are tough. I was looking to see how long they would last. Been easing off for 6 weeks and would love to be done with the dizziness, headaches, sleep issues. Your advice is very helpful.

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sears | @sears | Jul 19, 2021

I know you’re excited to get off the drug, but please, please go slowly. Your brain will thank you.

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rmj5 | @rmj5 | Jul 19, 2021

It took me a year to slowly taper, I also cut my 25 mg. tablet into quarters. I am now on 12.5.

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Leonard | @jakedduck1 | Jul 19, 2021

@kbschoe
Dizziness is both a side effect and one a withdrawal symptom of Effexor so maybe a decrease in your taper will ease or get rid of the dizziness.
After being on this medication for such a long period of time I would taper very slowly.
Would you mind sharing what your dose was when you started tapering & your taper schedule?
Good luck,
Jake

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