Question 1

if i want to stop taking effexor, (venlafaxine) how can i do it without experiencing the withdrawal symptoms?

Accepted Answer

Taper: slowly as directed by prescribing doctor. You should not experience any withdrawal if dose is lowered slowly and carefully monitored by your doctor. You should let doc know if at any point you feel discomfort and be able to call him/her if necessary. I hope this helps.

Question 2

how could i live as before without pain.i got fibro 4 months ago& i am taking lyrica&effexor 75.i am better but still in pain.stop my suffering please?

Accepted Answer

Fibro not a disease: You need find out what's causing your symptoms.  Effexor and Lyrica (pregabalin) are just increasing your threshold for tolerance and masking your symptoms.  See a good rheumatologist, you may have an autoimmune disease.

Question 3

i have been taking effexor (venlafaxine)  xr for a couple years and i have gained over 35lbs this year  can i take a medication that will stop this weight gain?

Accepted Answer

If only....: So many people wish there was such a thing. There's little but switching to a different drug or changing doses but please consider adding therapy. It might be that w/ the addition you'll not need the drug or not as much or as long. Talk to the Dr who gave it and ask for referral to a good CBT therapist to deal w/ the side effect. Best!

Question 4

is it safe to stop  effexor (venlafaxine) on my own?

Accepted Answer

Not advisable: Effexor (venlafaxine) is prescribed for conditions like depression and anxiety.  If you aren't in a good place with those, stopping your medication is likely to risk relapse.  Please discuss your plans with your doctor.  If your prescribing doctor is not a psychiatrist, you may want to consult with one for a review of your case and suggestions.  To be safely stopped, Effexor (venlafaxine) needs to be tapered anyway.

Question 5

how long until side effects stop with effexor (venlafaxine) 75mg?

Accepted Answer

Days: The half life (how long it takes for half of the drug to be metabolized) of the parent compound is 5 hours and the active metabolite is 11 hours.

It takes about 5 half lives for the drug to be fully metabolized.  Thus it should be less than 3 days before the drug is completely metabolized and thus the effects to be gone.  I hope this helps.

Question 6

is it possible to have no side affects with stoping effexor (venlafaxine)? i've had no withdrawals and it's been 2 days. i had to stop and decrease as i'm allergic

Accepted Answer

Yes, possible: Yes it's possible, and i'm glad you're doing well so far.  I hope you'll continue to work with your doctor on the issues for which Effexor (venlafaxine) was prescribed -- these may persist and still need treatment.  Good luck to you.

Question 7

i have only taken effexor (venlafaxine) for 1 week low dose 37.5mg side effects are driving me crazy can i just stop taking it or do i have to wein off?

Accepted Answer

No need to wean. : If you have only been taking that low dose for that short a time period, you do not need to taper or " wean" off.   Keep in mind that most initial side effects may resolve on their own within 1-2 weeks, so if the symptoms you are having aren't too bad, you may try to ride it out for another week or so before giving up on the medication.

Question 8

what do u mean by titrating meds from lower doses.i used to take effexor&lyrica 75mg one pill/day each coz of fibromyalgia.i used 2 stop meds 3months?

Accepted Answer

Talk to doc.: It is best to speak to the prescribing physician! Lyrica (pregabalin) is often begun at 75 mg twice daily for fibromyalgia. Effexor is often titrated, at least the xr formulation, beginning at 37.5 for one week, then 75mg for one week before further titration depending on the target dose.

Question 9

how to stop sweating on effexor (venlafaxine) xr?

Accepted Answer

Frequent side effect: This is a side effect of this medicine it should be mild but if it is not tolerable to consider switching to another antidepressant.

Question 10

is it safe to stop effexor (venlafaxine). if i choose to deal with the withdrawal symptoms?

Accepted Answer

Effexor (venlafaxine) Withdrawal: Effexor (venlafaxine) is for treatment of Depression and Anxiety.
Both Therapy and Effexor (venlafaxine) are more beneficial for treatment.
Discuss with your Psychiatrist for the reasons for which Effexor (venlafaxine) was started, benefits and side effects, dose and duration of taking it; your wish to stop taking it, gradual decrease of Effexor (venlafaxine), and coping skill to overcome withdrawal symptoms. 
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If i want to stop taking effexor, (venlafaxine) how can i do it without experiencing the withdrawal symptoms?

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How could i live as before without pain.i got fibro 4 months ago& i am taking lyrica&effexor 75.i am better but still in pain.stop my suffering please?

A member asked:

I have been taking effexor (venlafaxine) xr for a couple years and i have gained over 35lbs this year can i take a medication that will stop this weight gain?

A member asked:

Is it safe to stop effexor (venlafaxine) on my own?

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How long until side effects stop with effexor (venlafaxine) 75mg?

A member asked:

Is it possible to have no side affects with stoping effexor (venlafaxine)? i've had no withdrawals and it's been 2 days. i had to stop and decrease as i'm allergic

A member asked:

I have only taken effexor (venlafaxine) for 1 week low dose 37.5mg side effects are driving me crazy can i just stop taking it or do i have to wein off?

A member asked:

What do u mean by titrating meds from lower doses.i used to take effexor&lyrica 75mg one pill/day each coz of fibromyalgia.i used 2 stop meds 3months?

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How to stop sweating on effexor (venlafaxine) xr?

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Is it safe to stop effexor (venlafaxine). if i choose to deal with the withdrawal symptoms?

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