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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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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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