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Hi there, I just joined Connect in preparation for my Effexor detox. I'm starting on Monday,...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/124580/

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

Support Group: Depression & Anxiety

Posted: Mar 13, 2019

@farmboy Hi! I'd like to add to @texasduchess I am currently tapering down, too. I have...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/124509/

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

Support Group: Depression & Anxiety

Posted: Mar 7, 2019

If you have Facebook check out the group called effexor (venlafaxine) tapering, discontinuation syndrome and protracted...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/236359/

Discussion: Weaning off Effexor with CBD Oil

Support Group: Depression & Anxiety

Posted: Jul 14, 2019

Hoping to hear how things are going with some of you who have talked about taking...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/189305/

Discussion: Viibyrd

Support Group: Depression & Anxiety

Posted: Jul 10, 2019

I haven't posted in a while..need to reach out for support.. i've been off effexor and...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/126590/

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

Support Group: Depression & Anxiety

Posted: Mar 30, 2020

@doorman I guess this is the first time I've posted here. My first psychiatrist started me...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/278174/

Discussion: Benzos make it worse

Support Group: Depression & Anxiety

Posted: Oct 25, 2019

Just a small math tapering question......I’m not counting beads in my Effexor XR capsule. This method...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/126019/

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

Support Group: Depression & Anxiety

Posted: Oct 20, 2019

@secretwhitepop I found my withdrawal symptoms very distressing and I wanted HELP NOW. Keep in mind,...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/125760/

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

Support Group: Depression & Anxiety

Posted: Jul 1, 2019

Hi, @secretwhitepop - did the psychiatrist who originally prescribed your venlafaxine (Effexor) have any input on...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/126240/

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

Support Group: Depression & Anxiety

Posted: Jan 29, 2020

Hi, @ksad - that sounds like your taper has been very tough but not at all...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/126226/

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

Support Group: Depression & Anxiety

Posted: Jan 27, 2020

@bdizjr P.S. You mentioned being on Effexor for 20 years. I tapered off slowly from just...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/126143/

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

Support Group: Depression & Anxiety

Posted: Dec 24, 2019

I can completely relate to everything you are saying. On my quest to do the same...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/126132/

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

Support Group: Depression & Anxiety

Posted: Dec 18, 2019

@sarnm -- Really glad to hear you've experienced nothing too bad with the taper off of...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/121941/

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

Support Group: Depression & Anxiety

Posted: May 12, 2018

Hi, @sarnm, and welcome to Mayo Clinic Connect. I think that members like @efexnot @efexfreeforever @ladislara...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/121933/

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

Support Group: Depression & Anxiety

Posted: May 11, 2018

I'm not coming off effexor but am tapering a Benzo right now and it's tough but...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/121910/

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

Support Group: Depression & Anxiety

Posted: May 4, 2018

Hi @efexnot. I hope hope hope you are doing this along with a psych doctor's help...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/121782/

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

Support Group: Depression & Anxiety

Posted: Apr 12, 2018

I am so happy I found this group..I have been asking different psychiatrists..even my current one..2...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/121734/

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

Support Group: Depression & Anxiety

Posted: Mar 29, 2018

I’m tapering off Effexor and I’m starting to experience ear noise, not ringing, per se, but...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/126095/

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

Support Group: Depression & Anxiety

Posted: Nov 26, 2019

@spec I agree with @sandij about taking the 37.5mg daily--Effexor has a very short half-life in...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/126062/

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

Support Group: Depression & Anxiety

Posted: Nov 16, 2019

Hi everyone. I self tapered from 225mg effexor to about 4mg currently. No doctor I asked...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/126450/

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

Support Group: Depression & Anxiety

Posted: Mar 10, 2020

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