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Suggest Ways To Wean Off Venlafaxine ER
Question: I am currently tapering off Venlafaxine ER 37.5mg by taking it every other day for the last 10 days, but am having terrible side effects. Is there a better way to taper off with less side effects?
Brief Answer:
yes, try this technique
Detailed Answer:
Hello and thank you for your question.
Have your doctor write you a prescription for 25 mg tablets (not extended release). Take one a day for 2 weeks.
Then break them in half and take half each day for 2 weeks.
Then take a half pill every other day for 2 weeks
Then you should be able to stop without having side effects.
It is very hard to taper off of the 37.5mg extended release tablets.
I wish you the best,
Dr. Robinson
yes, try this technique
Detailed Answer:
Hello and thank you for your question.
Have your doctor write you a prescription for 25 mg tablets (not extended release). Take one a day for 2 weeks.
Then break them in half and take half each day for 2 weeks.
Then take a half pill every other day for 2 weeks
Then you should be able to stop without having side effects.
It is very hard to taper off of the 37.5mg extended release tablets.
I wish you the best,
Dr. Robinson
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