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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

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

@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

Hello, @john368, and welcome to Mayo Clinic Connect. Since you mentioned you are in a tapering...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/124070/

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

Support Group: Depression & Anxiety

Posted: Jan 1, 2019

@jakedduck1 Yes, I would assume you'd reduce 5-10% (or less) from the current taper amount. Re...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/124063/

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

Support Group: Depression & Anxiety

Posted: Jan 1, 2019

@cwis I was on just 25mg for 18 years. Tapered off slowly and did fine for...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/124060/

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

Support Group: Depression & Anxiety

Posted: Jan 1, 2019

I haven't posted in a while. I stopped tapering Effexor about a month ago when I...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/123957/

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

Support Group: Depression & Anxiety

Posted: Dec 20, 2018

Hi there! Looking for some advice... I have been on venlafaxine (generic Effexor) for years I...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/123884/

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

Support Group: Depression & Anxiety

Posted: Dec 16, 2018

@texasdutchess I understand this. That's why I got off of it too. I was put on...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/123876/

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

Support Group: Depression & Anxiety

Posted: Dec 16, 2018

I'm new to the group and actually joined a few weeks ago, but just now getting...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/123874/

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

Support Group: Depression & Anxiety

Posted: Dec 16, 2018

@grandmar @mjsmimi @tdeal @marleneaceI @notaround @jakedduck1 As a former Effexor taker and present Zoloft and Wellbutrin...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/123869/

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

Support Group: Depression & Anxiety

Posted: Dec 16, 2018

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

@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

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