Question: Shouldn't I Taper Off Effexor First?
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?
Answer: Some doctors actually recommend a dose of Prozac when stopping Effexor to stop the discontinuation symptoms so you should be okay switching between the two meds without tapering off Effexor. Here's more about this topic:
