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Tips on minimizing withdrawal symptoms from Effexor (aka Venlafaxine)
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I’m just now weaning off of Effexor. I was 75 and 37,5 daily. My doctor had me take the 75mg for 2 weeks and now I am taking the 37.5 mg for 2 weeks. I am experiencing awful headaches and stomach cramps along with diarrhea and nausea. The problem is, is that while I am getting off of this, I am also starting on estrogen and progesterone because I am now in menopause so I don’t know what is messing my body up!! Is it normal to feel this way getting off the Effexor?!
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Yes, that is normal. The physical side effects will go away.
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Effexor is the MOST difficult anti depressant to stop taking that has ever been on the market.
Many people who take Effexor for any length of time are unsuccessful when attempting to get weaned off of that drug.
Like many drugs in the same category, if it proves helpful it’s a blessing.
Personally, I see nothing wrong with taking some sort of medication long term if it helps you to successfully navigate life.
I have Seasonal Affective Disorder. It is a physiological condition which causes me to get depressed at predictable times of the year. I take Effexor ER 37.5 mgs daily. All of the talk therapy on earth will not help this condition. I did try to switch meds once … emphasis on TRY.
I will probably take this drug for the remainder of my long legged life. It could be a whole lot worse.
Any the reaction you had was very typical.
It’s a good drug with a not so good side effect.