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Tips on minimizing withdrawal symptoms from Effexor (aka Venlafaxine)

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@cjf

I was weaned off from 187.5 mg to zero in 4 weeks. I am physically in pain - sweating - trembling- nauseous- aching - when will it end?

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sears | @sears | Jul 31, 2021

You need to speak to your doctor about maybe reinstating at a dose that makes you comfortable and then tapering very very slowly from that dose. Tapering very slowly helps a lot.

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sherry47 | @sherry47 | Jul 31, 2021

You have to go back on a small dose. Tapering needs to be MUCH slower

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Amanda Roe | @amandajro | Aug 1, 2021

Hello @cjf and welcome to Mayo Clinic Connect. Other members have expressed concern over the speed of the weaning. Given your symptoms, have you checked back in with your doctor to report how you are feeling?

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