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Prescribed venlafaxine and i'm worried about effects.if i decide i don't like the effects and quit will i eventually get my original state of mind bac?

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Dr. Lynne Weixel answered

Specializes in Clinical Psychology

Don't just stop!: Do stop with medical support and monitoring. It can be the same doc or another but be watched in case of a w/drawal reaction. Nothing stays the same, so your mind may be a bit different, but it would have grown anyway. You'll be okay - but do it w/ help. A CBT therapist can guide you through emotional issues w/out side effects and can even help you deal w/ meds if you do need them. Best!

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Answered 5/29/2016

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A member asked:

Prescribed venlafaxine and i'm worried about effects.if i decide i don't like the effects and quit will i eventually get my original state of mind bac?

A doctor has provided 1 answer

Dr. Lynne Weixel answered

Dr Altman and 4 doctors agreed

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