Reducing Effexor Dose

Hi all - I have been taking Effexor for well over a decade. In June, I reduced my dosage from 225mg/day to 150mg/day which I continued until the end of Feb this year.

For the last 10 days I have been taking 75mg/day instead and I have had some bad side effects. Will this pass while my body adjusts to the new dose? If so, how long will I feel crappy for?

Was just wondering if anyone had tried a similar reduction and had any expereince to share??

Many thanks

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Yes, things should improve, once your body adjusts to the new dosage, but you may experience other withdrawal effects, such as rebound depression, anxiety, pain, diarrhea, and body aches, according to NIH reports.

Why are you tapering so rapidly? Has your doctor told you to do it this fast? Are you on any other medications?

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Hi Verwon

Thanks for replying! I am trying to come off due to unwanted side effects and my Doctor has suggested halving my dose every month and carefully tracking any changes in mood, symptoms etc. The only thing I am struggling with is knowing if any symptoms are from withdrawal or from the amount of Effexor I am still taking - I think it's impossible to know definitively!

Thanks again

J

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