Depression & Anxiety Support Group

I've been on Pristiq 25mg for 6 days now, along with Effexor - cross-taper. I hope...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1271696/

Discussion: Withdraw? Pristiq Effexor now Cymbalta

Support Group: Depression & Anxiety

Posted: Apr 1, 2025

@cistus, I moved your question to this existing discussion: - As promised, my successful tapering off...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1180374/

Discussion: As promised, my successful tapering off Effexor (Venlafaxine)

Support Group: Depression & Anxiety

Posted: Nov 26, 2024

I really really think you should taper more slowly. I did taper off Paxil by myself...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/126794/

Discussion: Tips on minimizing withdrawal symptoms from Effexor (aka Venlafaxine)

Support Group: Depression & Anxiety

Posted: May 25, 2020

Are the headaches high blood pressure related? I know headaches and vertigo are related - and...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/126478/

Discussion: Tips on minimizing withdrawal symptoms from Effexor (aka Venlafaxine)

Support Group: Depression & Anxiety

Posted: Mar 14, 2020

I came here looking for to see if anyone feels stuck in fight or flight mode....

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1061817/

Discussion: Long term effects AFTER withdrawing from Effexor

Support Group: Depression & Anxiety

Posted: May 4, 2024

@frouke it takes a very long time to taper off antidepressants. I tried many times only...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1554205/

Discussion: How to manage side effects from 30 years use of Lorazepam

Support Group: Depression & Anxiety

Posted: Apr 19 8:57am

I want to taper effexor from 175 to 150. My taper from 187.50 was tough. Would...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1553817/

Discussion: Effexor tapering question

Support Group: Depression & Anxiety

Posted: Apr 18 5:04pm

I tried to taper off Effexor and got horribly angry, anxious, upset. Could not do it,...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1557380/

Discussion: Effexor to Zoloft Switch

Support Group: Depression & Anxiety

Posted: 6 days ago

I was hoping to taper off venlafaxine by using Efexor, it's name here in UK. But...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1554937/

Discussion: Effexor tapering question

Support Group: Depression & Anxiety

Posted: Apr 20 6:12am

@annfog1954 If you think you "probably did it a bit too fast," then you almost certainly...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1506243/

Discussion: Tips on minimizing withdrawal symptoms from Effexor (aka Venlafaxine)

Support Group: Depression & Anxiety

Posted: Feb 15 9:18am

Hi @tisme Medication changes can be so tough. I hear your reluctance to try something new,...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1520010/

Discussion: here we go again,with medications

Support Group: Depression & Anxiety

Posted: Mar 5 7:06am

@egkamb It was rough. When I finally realized that it was a symptom of withdrawal (after...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1502708/

Discussion: Effexor side effects and withdrawal effects

Support Group: Depression & Anxiety

Posted: Feb 10 6:22pm

I tapered off 225mg Effexor by using a Prozac bridge and I had barely any withdrawal...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1532133/

Discussion: As promised, my successful tapering off Effexor (Venlafaxine)

Support Group: Depression & Anxiety

Posted: Mar 21 12:44pm

@annfog1954 I've been trying for over 2 yr to taper off venlafaxine but I find instant...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1507048/

Discussion: Tips on minimizing withdrawal symptoms from Effexor (aka Venlafaxine)

Support Group: Depression & Anxiety

Posted: Feb 16 8:42am

I went off the Effexor back in October. Probably did it a bit too fast. My...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1506158/

Discussion: Tips on minimizing withdrawal symptoms from Effexor (aka Venlafaxine)

Support Group: Depression & Anxiety

Posted: Feb 15 6:44am

@cinrose Thank you for your reply. It is very hard to get providers to hear that...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1535967/

Discussion: Adult daughter (27) home with severe panic/anxiety disorder

Support Group: Depression & Anxiety

Posted: Mar 26 3:04pm

@cinrose I really identify with what you wrote. I'm on .25 clonazepam am and pm and...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1535898/

Discussion: Adult daughter (27) home with severe panic/anxiety disorder

Support Group: Depression & Anxiety

Posted: Mar 26 1:20pm

My guess is that your last decrease was too much. Have you heard of a hyperbolic...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1527855/

Discussion: Tapering off venlafaxine after 12 years

Support Group: Depression & Anxiety

Posted: Mar 15 9:04pm

@mecsamer, many members mention feeling sensations like "brain zaps" as they taper off selective serotonin reuptake...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1070422/

Discussion: As promised, my successful tapering off Effexor (Venlafaxine)

Support Group: Depression & Anxiety

Posted: May 18, 2024

Thank you! I started to taper off my Effexor but i couldn't do it the way...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1048696/

Discussion: Long term effects AFTER withdrawing from Effexor

Support Group: Depression & Anxiety

Posted: Apr 10, 2024