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pete_19555
pete_19555

I want to thank everyone who has given me some ideas about Effexor. Nice to now there are people out and about who can help. My partner has agreed to start the withdrawal slowly at one tablet at a time and hopefully it doesn't take to long, but we will be doing it carefully and slowly. 

Another thing she asked was when do people generally take there medication 'morning or evening' she takes hers in the evening as it gives her a better nights sleep. Also to what extent does Effexor affect your Libido? 

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  • elaine92718
    elaine92718 pete_19555

    Posted

    I take mine in the morning and feel fine throughout the day.

    Libido is usually effected by the medication and also depression itself. If your partner is coming off the Effexor, then this should resume. Good luck with the withdrawal 👍🏼

  • anne240
    anne240 pete_19555

    Posted

    I withdrew from Effexor over 10 months and did not get any withdrawals.  Must be done slowly.  I did stop abruptly once and got bad withdrawals.  No a nice feeling.  Reducing very gradually is the key to not getting withdrawals.

    I was on 150mg daily for 9 years and took mine in the morning.  But it is up to the individual to take it when they feel it suits them best. 

    It is 18  months since I stopped, and I am doing well. 

    Hope your partner feels better soon.

  • pixie22
    pixie22 pete_19555

    Posted

    I take 150 mg venlafaxine in the evening and 75 mg first thing in the morning. Both the xl prolonged release version. Sometimes I forget the morning dose, but have no Ill effects - in fact I don't notice until I go to bed and find the tablet still sitting on the bedside table! As to libido effects, the only thing I've noticed is an interference in reaching orgasm ( I am female) but we manage! I hope that helps. Pixie
  • jim48507
    jim48507 pete_19555

    Posted

    I am in the process of a slow reduction of venlafaxine and a switch to fluoxetine.  Keep all appointments and follow the reduction regimen instructions to the letter.  Be patient and come off the venlafaxine slowly.  In taking venlafaxine I had low libido but the anti anxiety and anti depressant effects made my life better while it worked.  It stopped working after ten years.  That's why I'm coming off it.  
  • pete_19555
    pete_19555

    Posted

    Thanks for all your encouragement also thanks again for giving me some more ideas to my partner get of these bloody tablets. I will keep in touch on the progress.
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