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I was diagnosed with fibromyalgia 1year ago.i took effexor (venlafaxine) &lyrica 75mg a day .two weeks ago i stopped taking medicine.i feel ok without it.shall i do?

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Dr. Ronald Krauser answered

Sit tight: If you are doing well and suffered no ill effects from the sudden stoppage of your meds then simply stay off of them and see how you do.

Dr Pappas and 2 doctors agreed

Answered 3/25/2023

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Dr. David Hardin answered

Stay for now: Stay off the drugs go on with aerobic excercize heat and stretching as it may be likely to flair up at times.

Dr Weixel agreed

Answered 8/17/2013

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A member asked:

I was diagnosed with fibromyalgia 1year ago.i took effexor (venlafaxine) &lyrica 75mg a day .two weeks ago i stopped taking medicine.i feel ok without it.shall i do?

5 doctors weighed in across 2 answers

Dr. Ronald Krauser answered

Dr Pappas and 2 doctors agreed

Dr. David Hardin answered

Dr Weixel agreed

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