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Hi, @tambra -- just wanted to clarify whether you are saying that walking at the gym...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/121799/

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

Support Group: Depression & Anxiety

Posted: Apr 13, 2018

Hello, @lisajill12073. Welcome to Mayo Clinic Connect. Sorry your experience tapering off the venlafaxine (Effexor XR)...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/121746/

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

Support Group: Depression & Anxiety

Posted: Apr 4, 2018

I've tapered off Effexor many years ago...my PCP gave me Prozac the 1 tablet weekly..no side...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/121736/

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

Support Group: Depression & Anxiety

Posted: Apr 1, 2018

I came across a discussion about Effexor withdrawal, but once I signed up, I can't find...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/121696/

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

Support Group: Depression & Anxiety

Posted: Mar 20, 2018

You may be tapering off the Effexor too quickly. I had these same overwhelming feelings of...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/122799/

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

Support Group: Depression & Anxiety

Posted: Aug 7, 2018

Hi, everyone -- as there have been a number of mentions in this discussion of cutting...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/122513/

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

Support Group: Depression & Anxiety

Posted: Jul 11, 2018

Hi @taylorwatkins13 I'm so glad that you found this group on Connect and that you reached...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/122483/

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

Support Group: Depression & Anxiety

Posted: Jul 6, 2018

Hi, I am not sure how to see if anyone replied to my question. I am...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/122479/

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

Support Group: Depression & Anxiety

Posted: Jul 5, 2018

WOW! A lot of good tips and discussions. My daughter is 21 years old and her...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/122312/

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

Support Group: Depression & Anxiety

Posted: Jun 15, 2018

Gawd...that must be like trying to lose weight and quit smoking! I take Xanax. It helps...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/122191/

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

Support Group: Depression & Anxiety

Posted: Jun 9, 2018

I’m in the process of tapering off Effexor to be able to go on cymbalta as...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/122119/

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

Support Group: Depression & Anxiety

Posted: Jun 7, 2018

Update on my day-seven recovery from Effexor. Let me preface this by giving some antidepressant history....

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/122017/

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

Support Group: Depression & Anxiety

Posted: Jun 2, 2018

Hi. I was also prescribed Effexor for perimenopause. It helped with night sweats and palpitations ,...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/123376/

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

Support Group: Depression & Anxiety

Posted: Sep 23, 2018

Agree with you 100%. I've done a lot of reading about this since deciding to taper...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/123372/

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

Support Group: Depression & Anxiety

Posted: Sep 22, 2018

I've been completely off for a week now -- and while I wouldn't call my moods...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/123369/

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

Support Group: Depression & Anxiety

Posted: Sep 22, 2018

Hi, @cmacy66 -- welcome to Mayo Clinic Connect. I am so sorry to hear your daughter...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/121974/

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

Support Group: Depression & Anxiety

Posted: May 23, 2018

I've been taking this demon of a drug for three years and recently had a melt...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/69556/

Discussion: Side effects of Pristiq

Support Group: Depression & Anxiety

Posted: Apr 27, 2015

I'm so sorry for what you are dealing with Karen. It shouldn't be this difficult. I...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/69441/

Discussion: Side effects of Pristiq

Support Group: Depression & Anxiety

Posted: May 24, 2013

yea I completely understand about the eyes it kind of feels like they are really dry...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/69325/

Discussion: Side effects of Pristiq

Support Group: Depression & Anxiety

Posted: Sep 5, 2012

Have you and your doctor explored and ruled out other causes for your nausea (pregnancy, inner...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/126901/

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

Support Group: Depression & Anxiety

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