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Quit effexor (venlafaxine) xr was allergic. now withdrawals are giving me hallucinations/paranoia and nightmares at night. psych said take valium for meantime ..
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Some anecdotal Answe: These things may help. Go back to full dose and wean off more slowly. There is some anecdotal information suggesting that prozac (fluoxetine). Continuing for about 1 month after cessation and then weaning off prozac (fluoxetine).
Answered 7/6/2013
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