Posted by jono_in_adelaide on March 25, 2013, at 21:26:43
In reply to Switching from Venlafaxine(not XR) to Imipramine, posted by Magevro on March 25, 2013, at 20:35:31
I'd be inclined to slowly taper the venlafaxine over 2 weeks, than start the imipramine.
During the taper period, a benzo would be very helpfull to help control any anxiety and also lessen any withdrawl symptoms (say Xanax 0.5,g three times a day, or Valium 5mg three times a day, for 2 weeks)
Its possible that you could do a cross taper, but there is some risk of seretonin syndrome, so you'd need to do it under medical supervision.
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