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Suggest Ways To Wean Off Effexor And How Long Does Side Effects Last
Posted on
Sun, 1 Feb 2015
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Question : how do i dose down on effexor and how long will the sideffects last?
Brief Answer:
around 1 month if it is discontinuated gradually
Detailed Answer:
Witdrawal symptoms intensity depends form man to man and is affected by some factors such as metabolsm, weight, liver and kidneys condition. period of previous effexor intake, dose of effexor.
Some general algorithm of gradual Effexor lowering would be to decrease its daily dosage by 25mg each 7-10 days. It means that after 6 weeks you should stop it compeltely if you re taking 150mg per day. If you start to feel side effect during these 6 weeks, you should slow down discontinuation and lower dose each 14 days. Wish you good health. feel free to ask. Regards
around 1 month if it is discontinuated gradually
Detailed Answer:
Witdrawal symptoms intensity depends form man to man and is affected by some factors such as metabolsm, weight, liver and kidneys condition. period of previous effexor intake, dose of effexor.
Some general algorithm of gradual Effexor lowering would be to decrease its daily dosage by 25mg each 7-10 days. It means that after 6 weeks you should stop it compeltely if you re taking 150mg per day. If you start to feel side effect during these 6 weeks, you should slow down discontinuation and lower dose each 14 days. Wish you good health. feel free to ask. Regards
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