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How to quit effexor (venlafaxine)?

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Common: commonly can cause discontinuation syndrome. best to come off of it slowly. discuss this option with your physician as stopping it abruptly can lead to discontinuation syndrome.

Answered 11/28/2017

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Titrate: Talk to your doctor to see about a discontinuation plan. Slowly decrease your dosage until you are off the medication.

Answered 6/12/2017

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Dr. Alan Ali answered

Specializes in Psychiatry

Effexor (venlafaxine) taper: Depending on current dose & how long you've been on it, slow taper under direction of your doctor is advised.

Answered 5/19/2015

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