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How long should i wein off effexor (venlafaxine) 75mg for until i can be effexor (venlafaxine) free without withdrawal symptoms, last time i tried was hell..?

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Varies: The severity of withdrawal symptoms from Effexor (venlafaxine) varies greatly. I had one patient who stopped 300 mg with no taper and had no symptoms. Others have to taper very slowly. The very slowest taper I have used involves reducing by the smallest dose possible (37.5 mg) every two weeks. And then, optionally, switching to low dose Prozac to go down from 37.5 mg to zero.

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Dr. Pamela Pappas answered

Specializes in Psychiatry

Taper gradually: As dr. Forster suggests, you can decrease to 37.5 mg of Effexor (venlafaxine) daily. But since you're prone to withdrawal symptoms, the rest of your taper may require using a compounding pharmacy to prepare incremental dosings. You may want no more than 10-20% decrease every couple of weeks. The math is a little tricky but you & your doctor can work together on this to accomplish your goal. Good luck.

Answered 6/25/2014

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