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Hello. I am trying to slowly withdraw from Effexor 75 XR, but it has been tough....

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/809369/

Discussion: Long term effects AFTER withdrawing from Effexor

Support Group: Depression & Anxiety

Posted: Feb 10, 2023

Hi @dani1988, I'm sorry to hear that you are a mess. Reading all the posts in...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/799928/

Discussion: Tapering off Effexor While Starting Lexapro ... I'm a mess

Support Group: Depression & Anxiety

Posted: Jan 21, 2023

Effexor is so much worse than they say. I’ve been on it for 30 years and...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/791949/

Discussion: Long term effects AFTER withdrawing from Effexor

Support Group: Depression & Anxiety

Posted: Jan 3, 2023

@tfought1, you've come to right place for support and tips from people who have been where...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/747048/

Discussion: Long term effects AFTER withdrawing from Effexor

Support Group: Depression & Anxiety

Posted: Sep 8, 2022

I took Effexor for my fibromyalgia for over ten years. I tapered off the drug about...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/744490/

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

Support Group: Depression & Anxiety

Posted: Sep 2, 2022

I stopped taking Effexor at 150mg at the suggestion of a Dr in order to start...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/734643/

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

Support Group: Depression & Anxiety

Posted: Aug 6, 2022

Grin and bear it. I would cry over the stupidest things. I had to quit cold...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/725073/

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

Support Group: Depression & Anxiety

Posted: Jul 9, 2022

I know there are several of you who have used Prozac as a bridge when tapering...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/715299/

Discussion: Anyone tapered off Effexor and used Prozac as a bridge?

Support Group: Depression & Anxiety

Posted: Jun 7, 2022

Hi all, I was on Effexor for the last year and few months for depression and...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/714285/

Discussion: Long term effects AFTER withdrawing from Effexor

Support Group: Depression & Anxiety

Posted: Jun 4, 2022

You may want to speak to your doctor about low dose Prozac. It may or may...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/712754/

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

Support Group: Depression & Anxiety

Posted: May 30, 2022

Hello, I am looking for some similar experience/advice. I am tapering off of Effexor, with the...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/708557/

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

Support Group: Depression & Anxiety

Posted: May 15, 2022

Dammit. So complicated:( Going off Paxil doc had me cut pills and drop 5 mgs every...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/694936/

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

Support Group: Depression & Anxiety

Posted: Mar 31, 2022

Thx for your reply….the bummer is that when I read the cymbalta drug interactions it says...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/694251/

Discussion: Depression: What treatment can I try after so many years?

Support Group: Depression & Anxiety

Posted: Mar 29, 2022

@caro777 I wouldn’t take this medication on an every other day basis. Because of the short...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/684541/

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

Support Group: Depression & Anxiety

Posted: Feb 25, 2022

After being on Venlafaxine (effexor) for @30 + years I decided to get off of it....

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/682343/

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

Support Group: Depression & Anxiety

Posted: Feb 19, 2022

I just finished my slow tapering off of Effexor. Now I feel so over emotional and...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/672737/

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

Support Group: Depression & Anxiety

Posted: Jan 19, 2022

I am a 43yo female and have been taking Effexor XR for approx 1.5yrs. I have...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/653943/

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

Support Group: Depression & Anxiety

Posted: Nov 13, 2021

Hi- my daughter reminded me that it’s not my fault my brain chemistry is what it...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/644378/

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

Support Group: Depression & Anxiety

Posted: Oct 12, 2021

@jtj “Since I've had no other withdrawal symptoms could I do this quickly? I don’t think...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/643155/

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

Support Group: Depression & Anxiety

Posted: Oct 8, 2021

These doctors have GOT to wise up about these physchiatric meds. They should not be prescribing...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/632891/

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

Support Group: Depression & Anxiety

Posted: Sep 5, 2021

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