How long does it take to get off of Effexor XR?

A little word about the Provigil: It can (occasionally) make some folks a little manic if taken everyday. It also of course depends on your dosage. I've noticed that if I take 200 mg for more than 2 days in a row, I start becoming aggressive, start too many projects that I don't finish, etc. BUT, it has saved my life at times by keeping me awake while driving. Excellent med, but do tuck that bit of info away just in case.

I am not a nurse, but I do work in a hospital and have seen lots of pts/coworkers struggle to get off effexor. I'm not sure about specifically effexor xr. I know that my mom struggled with it for about a year (sorry to tell you ) before she could get completely off. I'm sure it must be a good idea to really take your time. She isn't bipolar, so she wasn't on other meds similar to yours,but got extremely dizzy and felt generally horrible during discontinuation. This seems to be the case with everyone I've personally encountered. By the third day of discontinuation, they are not able to go get the effexor from the pharmacy due to the symptoms.

Best of luck to you, friend. Take your time and I'm sure you will be doing well soon.

I went through an involuntary withdrawal from Effexor XR after taking it for almost two years. I have since learned that Effexor can often induce mania and this and psychosis is exactly what happened to me. This is a medication I have no trust in and recommend it for no one.

This aside, I wonder if you can go through a detoxification program in your area. Some psych hospitals specialize in this area of treatment. I only say this because it might be a better way to quickly get off Effexor completely and guard your health at the same time. I'm not saying this is necessary but just a thought.

I hope I don't sound 'scary'. I am not a health professional and I am very opinionated about things that I have had a bad experience with. I hope you find the answers you need.

Dee