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Withdrawal from antidepressant..how long will symptoms last?

marladeemiller
3 YEARS ON VENLAFAXIN 225 MG, WEANED OFF FINAL PILL 9 DAYS AGO.  HEADACHES IRRITABILITY AND MUSCLE PAIN TERRIBLE..HOW LONG WILL these withdrawal symptoms  LAST?
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I took venlafaxin for 8 months. Tappered for 2 months and had another 5 to 6 weeks of withdrawal after my last dose.
I suspect the length of exposure to venlafaxine may effect the length of the withdrawal.
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On averge 2 to 4 weeks give or take.
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