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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 everyone. I tapered off Effexor, and I will share how I did it and how...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/121629/

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

Support Group: Depression & Anxiety

Posted: Feb 27, 2018

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

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

I can attest to the fact that after a period of time some anti-depressants do lose...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/177226/

Discussion: Antidepressants that don't simply leave you with a flat affect

Support Group: Depression & Anxiety

Posted: Dec 12, 2017

Hi, @footballref2. Welcome to Mayo Clinic Connect. Did you taper down your dose of Effexor/venlafaxine, or...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/121414/

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

Support Group: Depression & Anxiety

Posted: Nov 28, 2017

@aober I have to apologize from time to time to my wife about my shortness and...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/121406/

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

Support Group: Depression & Anxiety

Posted: Nov 26, 2017

@sadiesmom, I can't begin to imagine your pain and what you are going through. From my...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/121352/

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

Support Group: Depression & Anxiety

Posted: Nov 19, 2017

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

@arkiegirl - I took Effexor for a short time, long enough to know it didn't work...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/121294/

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

Support Group: Depression & Anxiety

Posted: Oct 21, 2017

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

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

Hi everyone! I'm new to this forum and just stared tapering off of Venlafaxine 300 mg....

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1081871/

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

Support Group: Depression & Anxiety

Posted: Jun 6, 2024

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

Effexor Withdrawal Here is my story with Effexor. Fifteen years ago I was diagnosed with Depression...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/41752/

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

Support Group: Depression & Anxiety

Posted: Dec 29, 2018

Thanks for sharing. I do eat many of the foods you have listed but I know...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/864734/

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

Support Group: Depression & Anxiety

Posted: May 22, 2023

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