Trying to get off venlafaxine.

Posted by dor123 @dor123, Oct 16 3:47pm

This has been hell. Was off for seven weeks but my body and mind couldn’t do it anymore. Was pure hell. Anyone else experience this horror.

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jude1 | @jude1 | Oct 18 6:27am

I tried years ago weaning off as slowly as possible. I gave up. I still take it . It’s been about 25 years. I don’t even know if it’s still helping.

dor123 | @dor123 | Oct 18 10:04pm

I think that’s going to be my choice too. Just stay on it even though it’s not helping. It’s not worth the awful withdrawal symptoms you have to go through. I don’t understand how they can approve a drug that is so addictive like this. 😔

Cheryl, Volunteer Mentor | @cehunt57 | Oct 20 10:50pm

I think if someone has been on a medication for a long time and had increases in the dosage, too much tolerance of the med can occur and the desired effect no longer exists. Sometimes an alternative medication may be available that will provide the desired outcome. Concerns about medications, dosages, side effects should be discussed with the prescribing provider.