I have been on Effexor for approximately 4 years, starting at 37.5 mg. When I consulted my mental health practitioner as to discontinuing Effexor after about 1 year , she replied " Why stop if it's helping you?" So I continued because I had good results . Now at 4 years in I want to taper off . What is the best way?
I am currently on Effexor XR 112.5 mg?
Question posted by Doma2 on 11 July 2023
Last updated on 11 July 2023 by WildcatVet
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WildcatVet
11 July 2023
Hi, Doma!
Some people find it very difficult to discontinue Effexor and many have withdrawal symptoms. The best way is a tapering dosage schedule provided by your health care provider.
If you're not getting any co-operation from them you can insist as you have a legal right to participate in your treatment plan. Otherwise, you might want to consider finding a new prescriber.
There are folks on the internet who may have done this on their own but if you follow their advice just be very careful.
Regards and good luck to you!
Wildcat
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