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Don’t mess around with Effexor. Tapering can’t be done in an unorganized manner. You have to...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/618544/

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

Support Group: Depression & Anxiety

Posted: Jul 21, 2021

Yeah, I think your taper was too fast. Like you, I was on Effexor (venlafaxine) for...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/618060/

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

Support Group: Depression & Anxiety

Posted: Jul 19, 2021

Wow! Neither of those meds give you ant relief? I tapered Paxil. Effexor and Paxil are...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/610133/

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

Support Group: Depression & Anxiety

Posted: Jun 19, 2021

God bless! We’re here for you! I respect Jake’s enthusiasm for Effexor, but in my humble...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/126839/

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

Support Group: Depression & Anxiety

Posted: Jul 20, 2020

You’re tapering waaaaay to fast! If your doctor is directing this taper find another doctor. Reinstating...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/596708/

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

Support Group: Depression & Anxiety

Posted: Apr 23, 2021

@katj77 I had a withdrawal free taper from Klonopin but I tapered very slowly. Most people...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/594311/

Discussion: Klonopin taper

Support Group: Depression & Anxiety

Posted: Apr 14, 2021

Sadly, many on here can attest that many doctors do not know how to taper someone...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/126227/

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

Support Group: Depression & Anxiety

Posted: Jan 27, 2020

I am actually a meaner, more irritatable person when I am on effexor. When i went...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/126157/

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

Support Group: Depression & Anxiety

Posted: Dec 31, 2019

@stephee11 Good afternoon, I’m no doctor but I’m not a complete idiot like I believe your...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/126560/

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

Support Group: Depression & Anxiety

Posted: Mar 22, 2020

Hello, @suzannetherese - I wanted to let you know I moved your post about dreaming a...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/125987/

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

Support Group: Depression & Anxiety

Posted: Oct 16, 2019

@patrn Please read the previous posts on this thread! The main advice on this site is...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/124705/

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

Support Group: Depression & Anxiety

Posted: Mar 24, 2019

I follow this blog faithfully and have learned a lot, gotten immense encouragement and been helped...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/124689/

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

Support Group: Depression & Anxiety

Posted: Mar 22, 2019

@mmesco Good Morning! Welcome! I hope you have taken some time to read some of the...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/124596/

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

Support Group: Depression & Anxiety

Posted: Mar 14, 2019

@falon Most importantly, there is no guarantee someone won’t go through withdrawal even if they taper...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/124593/

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

Support Group: Depression & Anxiety

Posted: Mar 13, 2019

@rainswuth Please contact your doctor again. Even though you have Trintellix on hand, mixing drugs willy-nilly...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/124947/

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

Support Group: Depression & Anxiety

Posted: Apr 17, 2019

@farmboy So glad to hear from you! Sorry this past week+ hasn't been good. Today is...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/124844/

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

Support Group: Depression & Anxiety

Posted: Apr 14, 2019

Unfortunately, Effexor discontinuation at a rapid rate is my only option. Neurological testing 4 weeks ago)...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/124832/

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

Support Group: Depression & Anxiety

Posted: Apr 14, 2019

Granted Effexor is a short half-life drug in the tablet form, but I take the XR...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/126035/

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

Support Group: Depression & Anxiety

Posted: Nov 4, 2019

I am so thankful to have found this board. I've read all if not all posts...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/124548/

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

Support Group: Depression & Anxiety

Posted: Mar 11, 2019

@secretwhitepop You were very wise to taper off very slowly. Not surprised you're feeling down; things...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/124541/

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

Support Group: Depression & Anxiety

Posted: Mar 10, 2019

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