... about 2 years. My doctor is going to have me take the tablets (non extended release) 25mg for a month, then to 12.5. I’ve never taken the immediate release before. Will it affect me differently?
I’m going to be tapering off Effexor ER capsules 37.5mg the generic brand. I’ve been on it for...
Question posted by cnadreams on 4 Nov 2021
Last updated on 4 November 2021 by WildcatVet
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WildcatVet
4 Nov 2021
Hi, cnadreams!
The only difference is that the XR releases the drug over a longer period of time than the immediate release so you really shouldn't notice much difference especially with the low dose.
Kudos to your doctor for the slow taper... it'll help minimize or eliminate any discontinuation symptoms.
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