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If you could get Prozac, I would say when you go down to a 12.5mg and...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1532848/

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

Support Group: Depression & Anxiety

Posted: 3 days ago

@joeyjensen1959 I started Prozac a week ago so hopefully with Prozac 🤞

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1479897/

Discussion: Comforting words needed: depression and anxiety, panic attacks

Support Group: Depression & Anxiety

Posted: Jan 11 4:31pm

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: 4 days ago

@smurf Saw this formula on https://www.depressionforums.org/forums/topic/107532-coming-off-of-effexor-with-prozac-bridge/-- When you cross-titrate between two antidepressants, as you go down...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/123568/

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

Support Group: Depression & Anxiety

Posted: Oct 12, 2018

@pjs70 Try a Prozac bridge. I just came off 225mg of Effexor after 10 years with...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1486146/

Discussion: Effexor XL and insomnia

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Posted: Jan 19 4:07am

@sallyo420 are you still on the prozac?

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1486552/

Discussion: Effexor XL and insomnia

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Posted: Jan 19 12:25pm

No more lexapronstarted Prozac a week ago. Prozac less activating but still sleeping bad. Psychiatrist Recommended...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1482298/

Discussion: Comforting words needed: depression and anxiety, panic attacks

Support Group: Depression & Anxiety

Posted: Jan 14 2:22pm

Some of the articles that referred to using Prozac to get off Effexor alluded to your...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/610201/

Discussion: Long term effects AFTER withdrawing from Effexor

Support Group: Depression & Anxiety

Posted: Jun 20, 2021

Andrew is correct. The only painless way to withdraw from Venlafaxine is to use the "Prozac...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/123383/

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

Support Group: Depression & Anxiety

Posted: Sep 23, 2018

Ope. You're right. Sertraline= Zoloft, Fluoxetine= Prozac. Prozac seems to work better for me.

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1267271/

Discussion: Any opinions about Zoloft or Sertraline?

Support Group: Depression & Anxiety

Posted: Mar 26, 2025

@climbingmountains81 Hello! Thanks so Much for checking in. I am so far 🤞doing better and have...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1521229/

Discussion: Comforting words needed: depression and anxiety, panic attacks

Support Group: Depression & Anxiety

Posted: Mar 6 6:08pm

@farmboy I'm so sorry tonight is especially rough for you. I was there, too, AFTER I...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/124461/

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

Support Group: Depression & Anxiety

Posted: Mar 4, 2019

@jsexton using Prozac bridge for Effexor. Prozac at 20 made things worse. Coming off.

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1411276/

Discussion: Anyone on combo mirtazapine (Remeron) and fluoxetine (Prozac)?

Support Group: Depression & Anxiety

Posted: Oct 8, 2025

The Prozac switch really helps a lot of people. I hope it works for you. Effexor...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/608857/

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

Support Group: Depression & Anxiety

Posted: Jun 13, 2021

Were you taken off of Prozac and prescribed a different medication or… ? Oftentimes they the...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/653776/

Discussion: Medications for depression and anxiety

Support Group: Depression & Anxiety

Posted: Nov 13, 2021

@sallyo420 I started 10mg Prozac today to try to help with the horrible withdrawal im experiencing...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1502629/

Discussion: Effexor XL and insomnia

Support Group: Depression & Anxiety

Posted: Feb 10 3:44pm

What exactly is the Prozac bridge? I got off of Effexor XR before and I happen...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/126456/

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

Support Group: Depression & Anxiety

Posted: Mar 13, 2020

I was worried about he Prozac affecting my liver but I just had my liver enzymes...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/126485/

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

Support Group: Depression & Anxiety

Posted: Mar 14, 2020

Best to ask a psychiatrist - but it's not unheard of - it depends on whether...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/123131/

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

Support Group: Depression & Anxiety

Posted: Sep 1, 2018

I don’t think the problem your having is the result 90 mgs. Prozac total. Prozac has...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/650195/

Discussion: Any tips on dealing with the effects of withdrawal from heart meds?

Support Group: Heart & Blood Health

Posted: Nov 1, 2021

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