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Q. I have had great trouble stopping the antidepressant Effexor. I tapered off this medicine as instructed, but I still have a feeling like electrical shocks going through my brain
After you stop taking Effexor, you must wait at least 7 days before you start taking an MAOI. Before taking Effexor, tell your doctor if you are allergic to any medications, or if ...
Effexor Withdrawal Dear Mark, I read the woman's Effexor ... I had to wait 3 weeks for the rash to die down after stopping the medication to try a new one... this time Effexor.
MAOIs can cause a very serious reaction or even death if taken at the same time as Effexor XR. You must stop taking your MAOI at least 14 days before beginning Effexor XR.
Q: My doctor told me to stop taking Effexor and start taking Prozac the next day. Shouldn't I taper off Effexor first to avoid discontinuation symptoms?
When people suddenly stop using or quickly lower their daily dose of EFFEXOR XR, discontinuation symptoms may occur. Talk to your doctor before discontinuing or reducing your dose ...