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A member asked:

I have been on 37.5 effexor (venlafaxine) for 12 days. if i quit cold turkey will i have withdrawal. what do you suggest?

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Withdrawal: It is unlikely that effexor (venlafaxine) would cause withdrawal after just 12 days and on such a low dose, but if in doubt you could cut the effexor (venlafaxine) in half (if it is not extended release) and wean yourself off.

Answered 10/4/2015

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