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Tips on minimizing withdrawal symptoms from Effexor (aka Venlafaxine)

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@simon007

Hi from UK !, DELIA 74, I am keen for any EFFEXOR/VENLAFAXINE feedback. Especially from long term users like your good-self. I was on 75mg from April 2017 to the end of a 2 year taper down = Oct 2018 to Oct 2022. I stopped a year ago taking any . I note your above post. My question to you. After stopping EFFEXOR , did you get any * long term, going away & coming back , side effects / withdrawal effects? I do, & have read * this phenomenon can occur for 3 or 5 or more years ! after titration off, as the drug remains in ones system. I got / get nearly ALL of the side /withdrawal effects = ONE YEAR NOW after titration / cessation. Appreciate any past reflections on your post effexor time . Regards SIMON

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intendtorecover | @intendtorecover | Nov 13, 2023

I took Effexor for ten years. It has taken two years for me to rebound.
I used a combination of talk therapy with accupuncture. I also take herbal supplements and vitamins. Additionally, removing as much sugar and processed food from the diet can help tremendously.
I went through a little personal hell, while withdrawing this horrible drug. I lost 50 pounds, has horrible sleep disturbances, developed anxiety and depression. I originally started using it for the pain associated with fibromyalgia.
Today I'm living a mostly anxiety and depression free life.

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