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I have found this series of posts on this website to be the most helpful regarding...

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Discussion: Long term effects AFTER withdrawing from Effexor

Support Group: Depression & Anxiety

Posted: Mar 14, 2024

Thank you. Can you please describe the "brain zaps?" On a few occasions I have thought...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1028122/

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

Support Group: Depression & Anxiety

Posted: Mar 5, 2024

It’s been many years since I took Paxil. My complaint about taking it was I was...

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Discussion: Help to wean off Paxil/Senior Antidepressants

Support Group: Depression & Anxiety

Posted: Mar 4, 2024

Thanks for your input. I have been in touch with my psychiatrist, and since I've been...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1023883/

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

Support Group: Depression & Anxiety

Posted: Feb 27, 2024

in reply to @jrbourquin Thank you! I appreciate this very much, as trying to count out...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1023788/

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

Support Group: Depression & Anxiety

Posted: Feb 27, 2024

Were you ever successful in quitting? I'm on Day 8 of going cold turkey after 20...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1022698/

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

Support Group: Depression & Anxiety

Posted: Feb 25, 2024

So sorry that you are going through such a difficult journey. Yes, there can be days...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1017171/

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

Support Group: Depression & Anxiety

Posted: Feb 17, 2024

@colleenyoung Although slow may not always work but it's going to give you the best chance...

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Discussion: I have been taking venlafaxine xr 250mg for 25 years want to stop,

Support Group: Depression & Anxiety

Posted: Jan 18, 2024

@sandralane, tapering is often discussed in the Depression & Anxiety Support Group here: https://connect.mayoclinic.org/group/depression-anxiety/ See this...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/999687/

Discussion: I have been taking venlafaxine xr 250mg for 25 years want to stop,

Support Group: Depression & Anxiety

Posted: Jan 18, 2024

Hi, so I've recently decided to taper Effexor XR. I've been taking it for almost 6...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/978012/

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

Support Group: Depression & Anxiety

Posted: Dec 10, 2023

I am so torn about this. I'm scared to reinstate a big dose of Effexor, even...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/976429/

Discussion: HELP Please! Reinstate Effexor or bridge with Prozac?

Support Group: Depression & Anxiety

Posted: Dec 7, 2023

Hello all.... I am a breast cancer survivor of 12 years. When diagnosed, my dr. put...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/926508/

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

Support Group: Depression & Anxiety

Posted: Sep 8, 2023

You need to get a plan to taper from your doctor. They make smaller capsules but...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/890880/

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

Support Group: Depression & Anxiety

Posted: Jul 6, 2023

I’m 74yrs old and been on effexor 25+years. Because of cognitive issues, my doctor (neuro psychiatrist)...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/880943/

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

Support Group: Depression & Anxiety

Posted: Jun 18, 2023

I’m so angry with my old doctor he should of told me about clonazapam that you...

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Discussion: Klonopin & Gabapentin for sleep

Support Group: Sleep Health

Posted: May 18, 2023

How did u taper Effexor as I am trying and I am in daily interdose withdrawals...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/852534/

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

Support Group: Depression & Anxiety

Posted: May 1, 2023

in reply to @tobryan . I agree that talking to your doctor would be a good...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/851282/

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

Support Group: Depression & Anxiety

Posted: Apr 29, 2023

I m going to start tapering my dose to 25mg from 37.5 I am very scared....

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/848128/

Discussion: Taking Cymbalta while weaning off Effexor

Support Group: Depression & Anxiety

Posted: Apr 23, 2023

I don’t think Effexor should be prescribed anymore. I’m not looking forward to these side effects...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/841933/

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

Support Group: Depression & Anxiety

Posted: Apr 12, 2023

I am tapering off of Effexor, down to 75 mg from 150 mg because the medication...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/840612/

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

Support Group: Depression & Anxiety

Posted: Apr 9, 2023

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