[tallanvor]

Unfortunately people react differently. You might have better luck tapering over an even longer period.

I've been on Venlafaxine (the generic name for Effexor) and went from I believe 300 mg to 200, 100, 75 - I was able to drop the dosage once a week, but that's my experience. It could take you longer, or you might need to work with your doctor to switch to another medication that you may have better results tapering off on.

And if you're not really ready to get off of it, don't rush it. Better to deal with the side effects of being on it rather than being hospitalized or worse.