How Long Does The Withdrawal Symptoms Of Effexor Last?

Posted on Sat, 23 Jan 2016

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Question : How long can one expect withdrawal symtoms of coming off effexer and which are the most frequent ones

Answered by Dr. Shoaib Khan (19 minutes later)

Brief Answer:
Anywhere between 1-6 weeks depending on how long you took it

Detailed Answer:
Hello ma'am and welcome.

Thank you for writing to us.

I have gone through your query with diligence and would like you to know that I am here to help. The withdrawal symptoms, especially without a proper weaning off process can become quite difficult to cope with without a doctors supervision and last for weeks as well.

If you are planning this on your own (cold turkey), then I would suggest you visit a doctor who can help provide you a regimen and also a chart to go about the weaning process. I can also provide you with the weaning off process, but the only thing I cannot do is supervise your progress which is why I am recommending a doctor locally.

But to answer your question, the withdrawal symptoms can last from anywhere between 1 week to 6 weeks. I hope you find my response helpful. Please do not hesitate to write back to me, I am always here to help.

Best wishes.

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