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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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@ruth3

Thank you for your kind message, did you use cymbalta to taper off all medications then? I am trying to get advice from a pharmacist but they are reluctant to give me much info and just say go to your prescriber. One mentioned citralopram eventually today as I kept asking, to cross taper to that and maybe come off that then over a few weeks. The Effexor is so stimulating but has also burnt me out due to this. I’m wondering if anyone used this as a bridge to taper and then wean?

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Teresa, Volunteer Mentor | @hopeful33250 | Dec 31, 2022

Hi again @ruth3,

That is a good question. No, I was not trying to taper off of other meds. I used Effexor and then Cymbalta (smallest dosage possible) to deal with pain and sleeping problems (pain and sleeping problems seem to go together). I've tried different meds to help with sleep and pain and the Cymbalta worked about the best, however, it took a longer time to be effective (maybe 3 months). I am not taking either right now.

Have you tried other forms of relaxation during this process? I'm thinking of exercise, Tai Chi, meditation, etc.

If you are taking these meds to wean from antidepressant use, perhaps you need to seek a second opinion from another psychiatrist. Have you considered another opinion?

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