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Tapered withdrawal Venlafaxine - no withdrawal effects

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natalie13777
natalie13777

Hi I was on Mirtazipine for 10 years and in Jan this year, I was put on 37.5mg of Venlafaxine once a day. Following discussions with the Dr I did a 2 week tapper off of Venflafaxine and have not taken any tablets for 7 days now....if I haven't had withdrawal effects so far am I likely to still get them? or am I over what would be the worse? Any advise appreciated.  Thank you.

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  • tammy76379
    tammy76379 natalie13777

    Posted

    Hi there, I think you're in the clear. Usually withdrawal happens within a day or two.... Like dizziness and headache. That's not to say you won't, but unlikely. And you were in a low dose.... And for not that many months. If you do begin to experience withdrawal, it would probably be very mild at this point.... Since you've already tapered down. Take care and God bless you!!!

    • natalie13777
      natalie13777 tammy76379

      Posted

      Oh good...I read the withdrawal was not very pleasant so I count myself as lucky! Thanks for the advice. Good bless too x
  • Gabriella101
    Gabriella101 natalie13777

    Posted

    Hi, I’d be nearly sure you’re in the clear. As Tammy said also, you were on the lowest dose & you tapered off slowly so I’d be very surprised if you got any withdrawal symptoms now. Take care. 

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