Effects Of Reducing Effexor Dose - 75 To 37.5

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1	Crystal Says: Report Abuse Thursday, 1/29/2009 4:03:38 PM Common side effects while reducing dosage include chills, hypertension, anorexia, nausea, agitation, dizziness, somnolence, tremor, yawning, sweating. I would consult her prescribing physician, and ask them if she should gradually lower her dosage. If you would like to read more about this medication, you can also see: http://www.prescriptiondrug-info.com/drug_details.asp?title=Effexor&page=1002024&ad=true Do you have any other questions or information to add? Please post back if you do...
2	Same Boat Says: Report Abuse Sunday, 6/21/2009 8:00:17 PM I am a 24 year old girl who *was reducing my effexor dose from 75 to 37.5. My doctor told me to take it VERY slow--perhaps 6 months. I tried to tapper once before in a shorter time frame, however the side effects were incredibly harsh--the worst was the dizziness and memory loss. Tappering slowly over months, I felt much less side effects however after 4 months of taking 37.5 I am really sad--crying easily, always exhausted. I really want to stop taking medicine but I can't function when I'm this low. Just yesterday, I started taking 75 again. I'm wondering if it is possible to reduce depression medicine without feeling so sad or if I need the medicine. WIll I alwasy need it? I feel addicted...

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