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when i was tapering, i sometimes felt like i was disconnected from myself, especially from my...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/124410/

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

Support Group: Depression & Anxiety

Posted: Feb 28, 2019

I was given effexor xr one time and it made me vomit which wasn't good because...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/124407/

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

Support Group: Depression & Anxiety

Posted: Feb 27, 2019

First time post. Have been on Effexor DR for 4 years. I have been thinking of...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/124315/

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

Support Group: Depression & Anxiety

Posted: Feb 13, 2019

@haleysmom I gained weight however not sure if it’s because I’m now retired and live alone...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/122927/

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

Support Group: Depression & Anxiety

Posted: Aug 15, 2018

I found this group by searching remedies of tapering off. I started effexor for night sweats,...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/122837/

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

Support Group: Depression & Anxiety

Posted: Aug 13, 2018

You don't mention if you tapered off Effexor and then tapered on to Trintellix. Read all...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/122818/

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

Support Group: Depression & Anxiety

Posted: Aug 12, 2018

@lisa_v Usually when a taper is too much, the recommendation is to go back to the...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/123296/

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

Support Group: Depression & Anxiety

Posted: Sep 13, 2018

@maryathome Rockiesgirl9's taper seems very aggressive to me, but she's a younger woman with a strong...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/123292/

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

Support Group: Depression & Anxiety

Posted: Sep 12, 2018

@youngsally I only ever took an antidepressant (Effexor) for hot flashes and that was why it...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/123267/

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

Support Group: Depression & Anxiety

Posted: Sep 9, 2018

@youngsally Whether the extended nature of the drug is in the gelatin capsule, or in the...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/123251/

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

Support Group: Depression & Anxiety

Posted: Sep 7, 2018

If a psychiatrist is only seeing you for 15 minutes (particularly for an early meeting) try...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/123401/

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

Support Group: Depression & Anxiety

Posted: Sep 24, 2018

Hi, @shoshi - since you mentioned minimizing withdrawal symptoms from venlafaxine (Effexor), I've merged your post...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/123400/

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

Support Group: Depression & Anxiety

Posted: Sep 24, 2018

15 years at 150mg (extended release)....but completely off for nearly 10 days on a 4-5 week...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/123393/

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

Support Group: Depression & Anxiety

Posted: Sep 24, 2018

ER will be a capsule -- the non extended release are tablets you can split. Your...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/123386/

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

Support Group: Depression & Anxiety

Posted: Sep 24, 2018

After a 3 month taper I have finally discontinued Effexor. I was on 75 mg. And...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/123331/

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

Support Group: Depression & Anxiety

Posted: Sep 19, 2018

After six months of tapering off slowly I am five weeks Effexor drug fee . My...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/123327/

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

Support Group: Depression & Anxiety

Posted: Sep 19, 2018

I am withdrawing from 30 mg Lexapro which I took for 13 years. I have a...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/148416/

Discussion: Lexapro withdrawal

Support Group: Depression & Anxiety

Posted: Sep 6, 2018

Hi, yes - i do get psychotherapy and have been going to her for a few...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/123210/

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

Support Group: Depression & Anxiety

Posted: Sep 5, 2018

I've read some posts that mentioned doctors prescribing some new med to begin before the taper...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/123189/

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

Support Group: Depression & Anxiety

Posted: Sep 4, 2018

Kathryn (also with a K) - Kaiser has a tremendous reputation (and I say that as...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/123158/

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

Support Group: Depression & Anxiety

Posted: Sep 3, 2018

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