Reassurance

[Hope1410]

Hi everyone! Hoping someone can ease my mind. 2018-2019 I had a major breakdown and was switched from lexapro to buspirone and 150 Effexor. I’ve been doing great the last year. However, I hear the horror stories of going off Effexor. Now all I’m worrying about is going off it! I think this summer I want to try to switch to something else and wean off it. Has anyone had success? Is it as bad as some people make it sound?

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Just make sure you talk to your PCP about what you feel. It helps me. Or any other doctor. Blessings.

[stanislavski66]

I had no trouble coming off Effexor - but admittedly, I was on it for only a couple of months. Quit cold turkey, no issues. Incidentally, I had been on Lexapro for years and quit cold turkey - also no issues. Of course, everyone is different. However, I have a question: why quit or even think of quitting if you're doing well? These drugs are on the market to help you. It's evidently helping you - so why worry about it? If you're suffering bad side-effects, that's a different story, of course. Good luck, Merry Christmas and a Happy New Year