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Had a inadvertent sudden stop of my venlafaxine xr, x 1 week then back on med. how long are the effects, could there be permanent damage ?

3 doctors weighed in across 2 answers

Dr. Diane Minich answered

Will take: several days to a week to get rid of the withdrawal effects, Will take 3-6 weeks to get to a steady state. No permanent effects from stopping it.

Answered 6/28/2014

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Dr. John Munshower answered

Specializes in Family Medicine

No: Being off the medicine for 1 week then going back on it will in way cause any damage to you.

Dr Fowler agreed

Answered 6/28/2014

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A member asked:

Had a inadvertent sudden stop of my venlafaxine xr, x 1 week then back on med. how long are the effects, could there be permanent damage ?

3 doctors weighed in across 2 answers

Dr. Diane Minich answered

Dr. John Munshower answered

Dr Fowler agreed

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