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Posted by strykerdog on February 13, 2005, at 8:40:32
I have been taking 150mgs of effexor for 3 years. I have been thinking of weening myself off of it now for awhile. I wasn't aware of any long term side effects. Any suggestions of what to do?
Posted by Nixon on February 13, 2005, at 9:31:06
In reply to long term side effects of effexor, posted by strykerdog on February 13, 2005, at 8:40:32
Hi,
If you are going to continue with an AD you could give cymbalta a shot or remeron. Even short term these may minimize any withdrawal. Good Luck JN
Posted by Ant on February 13, 2005, at 23:26:34
In reply to long term side effects of effexor, posted by strykerdog on February 13, 2005, at 8:40:32
Hi,
I have just cut down from 300mg to 150mg in a single drop.
I have had hardly any withdrawal.It's been fine
Ant
> I have been taking 150mgs of effexor for 3 years. I have been thinking of weening myself off of it now for awhile. I wasn't aware of any long term side effects. Any suggestions of what to do?
Posted by Minnie-Haha on February 14, 2005, at 17:15:02
In reply to long term side effects of effexor, posted by strykerdog on February 13, 2005, at 8:40:32
> I have been taking 150mgs of effexor for 3 years. I have been thinking of weening myself off of it now for awhile. I wasn't aware of any long term side effects...
And these would be???
Posted by strykerdog on February 14, 2005, at 17:20:31
In reply to Re: long term side effects of effexor, posted by Minnie-Haha on February 14, 2005, at 17:15:02
> > I have been taking 150mgs of effexor for 3 years. I have been thinking of weening myself off of it now for awhile. I wasn't aware of any long term side effects...
>
> And these would be???
>
> I guess there isn't any. I'll have to try to get off of it slowly though just in case there are any short term side effects. Any comments?
>
Posted by Minnie-Haha on February 14, 2005, at 17:30:11
In reply to Re: long term side effects of effexor, posted by strykerdog on February 14, 2005, at 17:20:31
> > > I have been taking 150mgs of effexor for 3 years. I have been thinking of weening myself off of it now for awhile. I wasn't aware of any long term side effects...
> >
> > And these would be???
>
> I guess there isn't any. I'll have to try to get off of it slowly though just in case there are any short term side effects. Any comments?Whew! I get nervous whenever I read about a med I'm taking or used to take and long-term side effects. As for getting off Effexor, there are plenty of tips here and on the new Dr Bob Withdrawal board at http://www.dr-bob.org/babble/wdrawl/
Basically, don't discontinue too quickly or cold turkey!
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