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Re: long term side effects of effexor

Posted by Minnie-Haha on February 14, 2005, at 17:30:11

In reply to Re: long term side effects of effexor, posted by strykerdog on February 14, 2005, at 17:20:31

> > > I have been taking 150mgs of effexor for 3 years. I have been thinking of weening myself off of it now for awhile. I wasn't aware of any long term side effects...
> >
> > And these would be???
>
> I guess there isn't any. I'll have to try to get off of it slowly though just in case there are any short term side effects. Any comments?

Whew! I get nervous whenever I read about a med I'm taking or used to take and long-term side effects. As for getting off Effexor, there are plenty of tips here and on the new Dr Bob Withdrawal board at http://www.dr-bob.org/babble/wdrawl/

Basically, don't discontinue too quickly or cold turkey!

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