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@njp1013- I've never taken effexor, so I can't speak to that, but I've been on 1...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/210542/

Discussion: Has anyone taken Klonopin?

Support Group: Depression & Anxiety

Posted: Oct 14, 2019

Hello, @abbynormal, and welcome to Mayo Clinic Connect. Sorry to hear your previous attempt at tapering...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/126576/

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

Support Group: Depression & Anxiety

Posted: Mar 24, 2020

Hello, I just found this group while Googling "How to Withdraw From Effexor". Seeing that I'm...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/126574/

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

Support Group: Depression & Anxiety

Posted: Mar 24, 2020

Hi, @stephee11 - I also wanted to welcome you to Mayo Clinic Connect. Totally makes sense...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/126565/

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

Support Group: Depression & Anxiety

Posted: Mar 23, 2020

Hello again. I wanted to provide a quick update. A psychiatrist switched me from Effexor to...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/126401/

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

Support Group: Depression & Anxiety

Posted: Feb 29, 2020

I am new to commenting on this site and tomorrow I have an appointment with my...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/121584/

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

Support Group: Depression & Anxiety

Posted: Jan 31, 2018

Hi, @missjill87. I wanted to add my welcome to Mayo Clinic Connect. Sounds like you are...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/121578/

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

Support Group: Depression & Anxiety

Posted: Jan 31, 2018

@lisabee Have you read what other people have written about getting off Effexor? You'll find that...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/121546/

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

Support Group: Depression & Anxiety

Posted: Jan 23, 2018

Hi @nicolejewel, I thought it might be helpful to merge the new thread you started with...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/121714/

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

Support Group: Depression & Anxiety

Posted: Mar 26, 2018

Hi all, I have been on effexor for coming up 10 years. I am just starting...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/122376/

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

Support Group: Depression & Anxiety

Posted: Jun 24, 2018

I'm not a psychiatrist or pharmacist, but I believe Wellbutrin works differently, and going off it...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/122342/

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

Support Group: Depression & Anxiety

Posted: Jun 17, 2018

@charleyxx About the Prozac, Thank you! I will definitely ask my doc about doing that when...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/122284/

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

Support Group: Depression & Anxiety

Posted: Jun 13, 2018

Thank you SO much for your reply!! This is BY FAR the best website that I...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/69443/

Discussion: Side effects of Pristiq

Support Group: Depression & Anxiety

Posted: May 24, 2013

I've been on Pristiq for 2-1/2 years and aside from sweating, I tolerate it well. Once...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/69294/

Discussion: Side effects of Pristiq

Support Group: Depression & Anxiety

Posted: Jan 22, 2012

@effexorhead, I add my welcome to @scolio's. I moved your post to this existing discussion: -...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/864727/

Discussion: Coming Off Effexor: How long can I expect symptoms to last?

Support Group: Depression & Anxiety

Posted: May 22, 2023

Hi Simon007, I didn’t experience serious side effects of Effexor withdrawal except for the “zaps”. When...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/918463/

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

Support Group: Depression & Anxiety

Posted: Aug 25, 2023

@terri672 I was only on Effexor (25mg regular release) for hot flashes. I never had anxiety,...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/210830/

Discussion: Long term effects AFTER withdrawing from Effexor

Support Group: Depression & Anxiety

Posted: Jul 2, 2019

Hi, @fussellp -- welcome to Mayo Clinic Connect. I think you will find quite a few...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/121858/

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

Support Group: Depression & Anxiety

Posted: Apr 25, 2018

This will be of limited use (bc I took Effexor so long ago and don't remember...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/961189/

Discussion: Tapering Effexor but giving up

Support Group: Depression & Anxiety

Posted: Nov 8, 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

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