effexor similarity to PCP as cause of withdrawal?

Posted by katekite on August 7, 2002, at 21:12:57

I came across this:
"Abrupt discontinuation of venlafaxine is not recommended due to its structural similarity to phencyclidine (PCP). If therapy with venlafaxine is > 1 week the dose should be tapered over 7-10 day to prevent a withdrawal syndrome (headache, nausea, dizziness, insomnia and nervousness)."
(First of all, hah hah at 7-10 days.)
Does anyone know if that is true and if that is really the reason effexor withdrawal is so bad? Or could it be some other reason?

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effexor similarity to PCP as cause of withdrawal? katekite 8/7/02
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