Venlafaxine Withdrawal
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Withrawal symptoms appear if venlafaxine is stopped too quickly?
The most common side effects that may occur with abruptly stopping venlafaxine (Effexor, Effexor XR) may include:
• dizziness
• headache
• feeling tired
• anxiety
• trouble sleeping
• nausea
• loss of appetite
• irritability
Other reported symptoms are: chills, confusion, diarrhea, dry mouth, excessive sweating, feeling of unease, electric shock-like sensations ("brain zaps"), muscle aches, burning or tingling sensation in hand, arm, foot or other extremity (paresthesias), runny nose, tremor, vertigo, vomiting and vivid dreams or nightmares.
How slowly should venlafaxine be stopped?
Follow your doctor's directions on how to best discontinue venlafaxine (Effexor, Effexor XR).
In general, it is recommended the daily dose of venlafaxine be reduced by 37.5 to 75 mg each week over four weeks to reduce symptoms. This applies to both immediate-release and extended-release formulations.
• For example, if you are taking 300 mg per day of venlafaxine, your doctor may decide to lower your dose by 75 mg each week for 4 weeks until you are done with the medicine at the end of week 4.
• As another example, if you take a 150 mg dose, your doctor may decide to taper your dose by 37.5 mg each week for 4 weeks until you are done with the medicine at the end of week 4.
For some doses, your doctor may need to prescribe different strengths to help you correctly taper your dose over 4 weeks.