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Tips on minimizing withdrawal symptoms from Effexor (aka Venlafaxine)

Depression & Anxiety | Last Active: 15 hours ago | Replies (6411)
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Hi, @agiusto - welcome to Mayo Clinic Connect. Hard with having weaned off the venlafaxine (Effexor) and experiencing such bad anxiety. Perhaps members here will have some ideas for you of what they have used effectively for anxiety. Has your doctor suggested something to take, now that you are off the venlafaxine (Effexor)?

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notaround | @notaround | Jan 11, 2019

For anxiety I find the relaxation audios at excel at life (please Google it because links don't work well from my phone) to help.

I think it's even better after using the audios to train myself to relax. I was one of those people who literally didn't know how to relax. Now when I put on my favorite track, I feel much calmer within minutes. It's something to help along with considering an anti anxiety med, especially for more low level constant anxiety rather than a panic attack.

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nancy54 | @nancy54 | Jan 11, 2019

Well I’m still weaning and he wants me to add Prozac.Has anyone done that on this forum?

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