Long term effects AFTER withdrawing from Effexor

Posted by DissidentDaughter @dissidentdaughter, Aug 4, 2018

I am wondering if anyone has had any experience like this. I weaned off Effexor three years ago. After doing so I have gradually developed what is now becoming debilitating chronic pain. I am wondering if there is any way that being on Effexor for 15 years could have caused me to develop this pain now that I am not on it anymore. Thanks for your thoughts. I can’t seem to find any direct related research on this.

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adb1981 | @adb1981 | Dec 1 11:46am

I was in 150 mg for 18 years. I went 150-0 in 3 months jumping off at 37.5. It’s been 22 months and I can absolutely say it’s been the hardest thing I’ve ever done. I’ve made tons of progress but still have a ways to go.
I wish I had have done some research and not just followed my doctors instructions to taper off.