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Tips on minimizing withdrawal symptoms from Effexor (aka Venlafaxine)
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@simon007
I’m sorry I can't answer your question because of how differently people react.
I took over 2 years to taper my Klonopin. My taper was uneventful exexpt very slight symptoms when I finished my taper. I immediately chipped off an extremely tiny piece which quickly eliminated my symptom/s and never had another symptom.
If I was having withdrawal symptoms I would increase the dose until the symptoms go away, then possibly increase the length of time between cuts (I cut my dose usually every 2-4 weeks) and not skip days. I would taper down from day one until I was finished. Some people cut their dose by 50% in the beginning which usually is asking for trouble.
One lady was tapering 1/2 of one percent (I believe) anyway an infinitesimally small amount and she still suffered withdrawals. So tapering isn't a guarantee to prevent withdrawals but tapering slowly enough provides the best chance to prevent them.
Best of luck,
Jake
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in reply to @simon007 Thank you for your post. I am now taking 37.5 mg of Effexor, down from 75 mg, and so far I seem to be doing okay.
I too take klonopin, prn. I do not want to give up this medication because it helps me when I need it, and I will next month when I have a 90 minute MRI. I like to keep this medication on hand for those instances when I feel that I need it. And now since the pharmacy fills my script with .5 mg tablets as opposed to 1 mg tablets, it is easier to take less of the medication, and I have found that 180 tablets lasts a very long time.