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I have just gotten off of Venlafaxine. Anyone else?

Mental Health | Last Active: Aug 27, 2024 | Replies (73)
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@depressedbutnotdead

I really hope you're able to find some sort of balance. The despair is evident in your posts, and it's familiar to my experience. It's only been a month, so it's too early to say for certain, but I do feel getting myself off of Effexor has thus far proven to be a good move. I feel like a fog has lifted from my head. Like I'm suddenly here and present again. It's the damnedest thing. I really question that drug.

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dfb | @dfb | Mar 18, 2024

Thank you for your comments.

For what it's worth, the discontinuation effects from venlafaxine began about a month after I stopped taking it. I had also come off several other drugs at the same time, so who knows? Somewhere between starting the med reductions and stopping completely, I had two months where I felt like the man I used to be. I am not confident that I can repeat that happy accident.

I am happy for you that you are off Effexor/Venlafaxine. I too am diagnosed with bipolar depression. I'm not sure that's accurate as I've not had a manic episode in ten years. Nonetheless, venlafaxine is a dangerous drug. I suspect we'll read about a class action suit in the fairly near future.

I wish you and everyone peace and good health.

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