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Effexor (venlafaxine) withdrawal went very wrong (depression/anxiety and anorgasmia), what to do?

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Dr. Heidi Fowler answered

Specializes in Psychiatry

Let your prescribing: Provider know. Effexor (venlafaxine) taper should be done under medical supervision. You could develop significant discontinuation syndrome and return of depression/ anxiety if you come off it too quickly or before you are ready.

Dr Pappas and another doctor agreed

Answered 6/25/2014

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