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As promised, my successful tapering off Effexor (Venlafaxine)
Depression & Anxiety | Last Active: Mar 21 7:56pm | Replies (164)Comment receiving replies
I am 73 yo female and have been on Effexor for 22 years at 150 mgs. It is causing anxiety during winter months. I have surges and it is connected to my GI track. It makes mr ainsey I am going to start a long titrate like Sheffield Smith. Will take time to get to 75 mgs -. I went on the stuff in 2000 because of mild anxiety and it had an off label use for reducing hot flashes. I was a breast cancer patient show they would not give me any estrogen. During the inter months this stuff literally sets my "ass on fire". I think it should be taken off the market. Please share any experience strength and hope you can.
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Hi @effexcausinganxiety, welcome. I'd like to tag @texasduchess who also is a breast cancer survivor and successfully tapered off Effexor.
It will take time to get to 75 mg. You are wise to take the taper very slowly, as members here will advise. Do you have the help of a knowledgeable doctor to guide you through the taper?