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So far i haven't received an answer to my questihow do i het off of effexor (venlafaxine) afer two failed attempts?
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Effexor (venlafaxine) withdrawal: Not too pleasant, especially hot flashes & heart racing with stomach upset & dizziness. Gradual tapering, more slowly, while supplementing with agents to treat withdrawal, can be attempted through a plan to be implemented with your prescribing doc.
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