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I'm replying only because of your reference to being clean and sober, which I was when...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/123696/

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

Support Group: Depression & Anxiety

Posted: Nov 2, 2018

Hello, @lighttoe1120 - I'd suggest this discussion on tapering off of venlafaxine (Effexor): https://connect.mayoclinic.org/discussion/tips-on-minimising-withdrawal-symptoms-from-effexor-aka-venlafaxine/. I think...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/223744/

Discussion: Mental health. Withdraw from Effexor

Support Group: Depression & Anxiety

Posted: Oct 30, 2018

@catamite Re BUSPAR, contrary to what your doc told you it has been known to cause...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/123661/

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

Support Group: Depression & Anxiety

Posted: Oct 24, 2018

Hello @shoshi, Welcome to Mayo Clinic Connect. I moved you conversation to the already existing conversation...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/123636/

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

Support Group: Depression & Anxiety

Posted: Oct 21, 2018

@jamienolson I spoke with my Dr. about a possible medication switch because because Effexor has become...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/123632/

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

Support Group: Depression & Anxiety

Posted: Oct 21, 2018

@mdw123 Good Morning! I've been on Effexor for many, many years. Right now, I am on...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/123631/

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

Support Group: Depression & Anxiety

Posted: Oct 21, 2018

@cathy615 Really glad to know that someone made a relatively smooth transition from Effexor to Pristiq...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/123628/

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

Support Group: Depression & Anxiety

Posted: Oct 20, 2018

@amberpep I was put on Effexor (25mg)18 years ago when I began having hot flashes while...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/123580/

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

Support Group: Depression & Anxiety

Posted: Oct 14, 2018

@beatnik I think tapering off can only do so much. Effexor makes such profound changes to...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/125125/

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

Support Group: Depression & Anxiety

Posted: Apr 26, 2019

Checking in on day 5 effexor free. I have been vigilant about taking benadryl and ibuprofen...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/125088/

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

Support Group: Depression & Anxiety

Posted: Apr 23, 2019

For some reason I got the idea in my head to jump off of this drug...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/125068/

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

Support Group: Depression & Anxiety

Posted: Apr 22, 2019

I am new here so may be in wrong place. I take 150 mg of Effexor...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/124444/

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

Support Group: Depression & Anxiety

Posted: Mar 2, 2019

If it were me, I'd taper and I'd take my time doing it. Most of us...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/124419/

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

Support Group: Depression & Anxiety

Posted: Mar 1, 2019

@notaround Don't beat yourself up! You are not a failure--this is a tough drug to get...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/124190/

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

Support Group: Depression & Anxiety

Posted: Jan 17, 2019

Hi everyone! I have been reading all of the posts to withdrawing from Effexor. I am...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/121999/

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

Support Group: Depression & Anxiety

Posted: Jun 1, 2018

Eight years ago my doctor switched me from Zoloft to Effexor ER because I didn't like...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/121305/

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

Support Group: Depression & Anxiety

Posted: Nov 3, 2017

I wanted to pop into this community for personal support and to help others that are...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/122049/

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

Support Group: Depression & Anxiety

Posted: Jun 4, 2018

Hello @hopeful3325 From what I've read, Pristiq is Effexor but manufactured into a matrix that is...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/85177/

Discussion: Weaning off of Pristiq

Support Group: Depression & Anxiety

Posted: Jan 13, 2018

Hi it's jenapower (aka. Jen), I'd love to have some great input about Effexor, but I...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/121263/

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

Support Group: Depression & Anxiety

Posted: Aug 5, 2017

Thank you fir sharing. I've been taking Effexor for 8 years now and mentioned to my...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/121260/

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

Support Group: Depression & Anxiety

Posted: Aug 3, 2017

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