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Does Anyone Else Take Effexor?

A MyDepressionTeam Member asked a question šŸ’­
Roseburg, OR

I've been taking a high dose of Effexor since I gave birth to my daughter who's almost 18 months old. But if I miss a dose, I feel like I'm having a breakdown because the withdrawal symptoms are so bad. Does this happen to anyone else? What should I do?

November 24, 2024
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A MyDepressionTeam Member

Yes I also take a high dose (have been for 15+ years). This is not a medication someone should stop cold turkey. It needs to be gradually reduced (like every few months).

November 28, 2024 (edited)
A MyDepressionTeam Member

I was on effexor years ago. Worst ever medication, for me anyway. It made me feel manic! On Lexapro now

November 25, 2024
A MyDepressionTeam Member

She's adorable

November 24, 2024
A MyDepressionTeam Member

If you are stopping Effexor you will have a lot of withdrawals. It took about 3m for the side effects to go away. I have been off of it for a year and never been the same. On line it says that you will probably never get over some side effects. Iā€™m trying to get back on it. Never felt right since I have been off of it.

November 24, 2024
A MyDepressionTeam Member

Hi, Iā€™m off of it now but when I was taking Effexor it helped me a lot. I was on it for about 10y

November 24, 2024

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