Posted by Brandon on September 16, 1999, at 12:24:34
In reply to Going from Zoloft to Efexor?, posted by Mike Dickinson on September 16, 1999, at 10:30:28
> Hey everybody.
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> Is it safe to switch from 125 mg Zoloft (sertralin) to 75 mg Efexor (venlafaxine) without first decreasing the dosage of Zoloft? My doc wants me to quit Zoloft (which works quite well for me) and start taking Efexor as soon as possible. I've been taking Zoloft for more than a year.
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> Thank you!
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> ..MikeHi Mike,
When discontinuing meds like zoloft and paxil and effexor it is usually best to slowly taper off. This is the best way to avoid any unwanted problems with withdrawel. These meds have rather short half-lifes and when you stop cold turkey it makes even harder for your body to adjust without them. Also while starting the effexor your are likely to experience side effects from that and coupled with quitting the zoloft it might be an unpleasant time. The best thing to do would be to cut your dosage about 25mg-50mg a week while starting the effexor. I just have one question for you though if the zoloft worked why change? I hope I helped.
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