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I just finished getting off Effexor. My last 37.5 mg dose was four days ago. I...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/121320/

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

Support Group: Depression & Anxiety

Posted: Nov 12, 2017

I’m a 45 year old woman who has taken 375mg Effexor for 12 years. I have...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/121301/

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

Support Group: Depression & Anxiety

Posted: Nov 1, 2017

This is my 3rd time "withdrawing" from an SNRI I have been on Pristiq 2 times...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/69321/

Discussion: Side effects of Pristiq

Support Group: Depression & Anxiety

Posted: Sep 5, 2012

Good morning: I am new to this group and looking for some help on how to...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/126855/

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

Support Group: Depression & Anxiety

Posted: Sep 26, 2020

There's a lot of good information on this discussion board; I hope you'll start at the...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/126852/

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

Support Group: Depression & Anxiety

Posted: Aug 26, 2020

@caf Welcome to Mayo Connect! we're glad you are here to join us, and share experiences....

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/263448/

Discussion: Importance of focusing on Positive with Depression & Anxiety.

Support Group: Depression & Anxiety

Posted: Jun 9, 2020

I really appreciate you stressing the self-care that is needed consistently. I don't think I truly...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/263435/

Discussion: Importance of focusing on Positive with Depression & Anxiety.

Support Group: Depression & Anxiety

Posted: May 11, 2020

Thank you for sharing this beyond our discussion group on managing Effexor/Venlafaxine withdrawals and tapering threads....

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/303951/

Discussion: Now is NOT the time to be Tapering off Depression or Anti-Anxiety Meds

Support Group: Depression & Anxiety

Posted: Apr 1, 2020

The withdrawal effects are what keep folks on this medication. Tapering off slowly minimizes them; the...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/126591/

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

Support Group: Depression & Anxiety

Posted: Mar 30, 2020

I seriously think Effexor should be taken off the market. Doctors really need to think long...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/126571/

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

Support Group: Depression & Anxiety

Posted: Mar 24, 2020

Hello, @ghmcgran - welcome to Mayo Clinic Connect. Sounds like you have been around the block...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/126540/

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

Support Group: Depression & Anxiety

Posted: Mar 18, 2020

Do you have any idea how sick people get trying to get off drugs like yours?...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/126511/

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

Support Group: Depression & Anxiety

Posted: Mar 16, 2020

I tapered off Effexor. I did not learn about using Prozac to cushion the withdrawal from...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/126460/

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

Support Group: Depression & Anxiety

Posted: Mar 13, 2020

Hi, @suzy31 - welcome to Mayo Clinic Connect. I moved your post here as there is...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/126454/

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

Support Group: Depression & Anxiety

Posted: Mar 12, 2020

Your doctor can prescribe a different formulation–changing from extended-release capsules to regular-release tablets (I was on...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/126429/

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

Support Group: Depression & Anxiety

Posted: Mar 8, 2020

@mmsm, I know this is an old post, but I’m going through the Effexor withdrawal process...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1412838/

Discussion: Effexor withdrawal

Support Group: Depression & Anxiety

Posted: Oct 10, 2025

UPDATE! It is almost a full year since tapering off and discontinuing Effexor! Praise God! It...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1424013/

Discussion: Effexor withdrawal

Support Group: Depression & Anxiety

Posted: Oct 26, 2025

I am trying to taper off effexor, I am prescribed alprazolam.25mg as I take as needed,...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1229706/

Discussion: Effexor withdrawal

Support Group: Depression & Anxiety

Posted: Feb 4, 2025

I've been off of it for 19 months now. I posted in spring that I took...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1426870/

Discussion: Effexor withdrawal

Support Group: Depression & Anxiety

Posted: Oct 30, 2025

My doctor is tapering me off Effexor and putting me on pristiq. Anyone out there doing...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1001057/

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

Support Group: Depression & Anxiety

Posted: Jan 21, 2024

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