Effexor tapering
Common Questions and Answers about Effexor tapering
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You need to slowly taper the Effexor and do use the cross-tapering technique to switch to Wellburtrin. Effexor is a strong SNRI while Wellburtrin is a NDRI. Not the same thing therefore this is why you must taper the Effexor before or be on both.
Tapering schedule must be done with the help of a qualified physician. The information above is for informational purpose only. Always contact a qualified physician before applying any information given here.
I think the answer is not to start the Lexapro -- you were right to wait until you stop the Effexor completely and successfully before you do that, in my opinion. Effexor is notoriously difficult to stop taking, so taking it as slowly as you need to is the way to go. Lexapro is a completely different drug and you won't even know if it's going to work or not until you're completely off Effexor and it won't stop Effexor withdrawals.
in the case of Effexor (Venlafaxine) it is ok to start most SSRI meds (Including Paxil) without first tapering down on the Effexor. In fact many people take Effexor along with an SSRI med as part of their treatment.
Effexor is different enough from Paxil that the odds of an adverse interaction is very uncommon. Now you would not be able to do the same with another SSRI like Zoloft, Lexapro, Prozac, ect.
In my experience with Effexor, I had to taper over a period of about 6 months because I was having a lot of dizziness while I was coming off of the medication. My doctor was very good about tapering me off very slowly. (By the way, I was on Effexor for about a year and a 1/2 and my peak dose was 150 mg).
When I was tapering and got down to the 75 mg range of dose, I dropped it to 37.5 mg for several weeks. Then I took 1/2 of the 37.5 mg capsule to make it roughly 16 mg.
I started Cymbalta 8 to 8 days ago for MDD and Gad with obsessive thoughts. And now tapering Effexor gradually. I didn't see improvement till now and feel very depressed and feel like my head is going to explode cz of the thoughts and the continuously feeling down with no interest or motivation to do anything in life. Do I need to wait for Cymbalta more or shall I consult my doctor to change it? And is it effective with treatment resistant cases as iam a treatment resistant case?
I almost have to believe that effexor, or lack of effexor may play a direct role in altering other body chemicals such as blood, hormones and even glands.
Anyway, I don't think many medical professionals truly understand how this medicine can impact a person's health on the whole.
My question is how long did your symptoms last once you stopped the med after a slow tapering.
I'm currently tapering from the devil drug "Effexor". But every day, all I can think about is how I feel, which is just weird. It's hard to put my finger on it...just restlessness (akathesia); anxiety, just simply "weirdness". And, I can't stand it. This is the worst thing I've been through. Anyone feel this way? And, will I ever stop thinking and feeling werid?
from Effexor? I began tapering off it 52 days ago with 22 being totally off of it. I did really well until the last taper. 37.5 to zilch! The first week I had severe "brain zaps" and now severe panic. I found "The Road Back" which is a company devoted solely to helping you get off these meds. I'm just having so much trouble right now. My original symptom (20 yrs ago) was exactly what I am feeling now.... PANIC, suicidal, dysphoria.
Hi, I have GAD and took lexapro and generic lexapro for almost 9 years before it stopped working for me. My doc put me on effexor xr on May 5 and I feel as though my anxiety has gotten worse. She has recommended we double the dose to 150 mgs . I am looking for advice as to whether I should continue on this path. I want so much for this to work ! Any thoughts? Thank you so much! Anyone has this experience and then had improvement? Looking for any and all positive feedback!
How long after you stop taking effexor do the dizzy spells stop? Gettting very frustrated and always end up giving in after about the 4th day and take one.
I wondered if there was a similarity between Tramadol and Effexor! I was put on Effexor after my dad suddenly passed away and I was taking alot of Tramadol during that time as well. After I'd begun taking it, I felt less need to take Tramadol but had the thought that something was similar between the two drugs. Unfortunately my personality and everything else changed for the worse causing me to lose my relationship with my fiance'.
If you are going to taper to another med, I fully suggest tapering off of Effexor with Prozac. It is a wonderful drug to couple tapering with, but your doctor will tell you that, I'm sure. It helps to soak up most of the real side effects that coming off of Effexor dishes out. Not perfectly, but it helps.
I hope that was helpful.
I wish you good health!
I had a change of shift and forgot to take my Effexor 150 XR and the next day I was so dizzy and I was nauseous that I was afraid to take it I stayed home from work and every thime I moved I got dizzy and it seemed to be getting worse.
When I didn't throw up that day I took the Effexor the next morning still feeling dizzy, slugish and such after a couple of hours all the symptoms went away.
I was on 150 mg of effexor xr for around two years. i tapered very slowly and had horrible headaches and brain zaps that were very very scary. While tapering my doctor put me on 20 mg of prozac and I think that helped somewhat. but three months later im still having occasional brain zaps Are these symptoms going to be permanent? im afraid that the effexor has done damage to my brain.
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