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@imataurus, I'm tagging fellow members like @sheffieldsmith @aemarie @tfought1 @nanasusan @lorie1207 @deeschmee @texasduchess @sears @jakedduck1 and...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/860858/

Discussion: Tapering Effexor: Question about alternating dosages

Support Group: Depression & Anxiety

Posted: May 16, 2023

@ frances007 @lovelyautumn Sorry if I am getting in on this convo late. Im planning on...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/860399/

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

Support Group: Depression & Anxiety

Posted: May 15, 2023

Hi graciepeanut, I’m so sorry to hear you are going through this too. I’ve heard that...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/852141/

Discussion: Seroquel withdrawal or rebound anxiety?

Support Group: Depression & Anxiety

Posted: Apr 30, 2023

Hi when u went of Effexor did u experience any serious withdrawal effects afterwards. i weaned...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/847016/

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

Support Group: Depression & Anxiety

Posted: Apr 21, 2023

I tapered from 75 to 37.5 last summer, no withdrawals until I had been on 37.5...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/843492/

Discussion: Taking Cymbalta while weaning off Effexor

Support Group: Depression & Anxiety

Posted: Apr 15, 2023

Hi Kim, I believe I may relate to some degree: Lexapro going south caused debilitating pain...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/837142/

Discussion: Elderly mom suddenly off Effexor

Support Group: Depression & Anxiety

Posted: Apr 3, 2023

I read someone used that. I am going to try Wellbutrin tho. My doctor might have...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/832613/

Discussion: Coming Off Effexor: How long can I expect symptoms to last?

Support Group: Depression & Anxiety

Posted: Mar 26, 2023

I too feel for your pain and can relate: last fall after taking 150mg Effexor ER...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/831746/

Discussion: Coming Off Effexor: How long can I expect symptoms to last?

Support Group: Depression & Anxiety

Posted: Mar 25, 2023

I feel your pain. I am currently in week 42 of trying to wean from Effexor...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/831507/

Discussion: Coming Off Effexor: How long can I expect symptoms to last?

Support Group: Depression & Anxiety

Posted: Mar 24, 2023

Did the cymbalta stop working? I've been on effexor for 12 years; 11 were good but...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/825444/

Discussion: What's your experience with duloxetine (US Brand Name; Cymbalta)?

Support Group: Depression & Anxiety

Posted: Mar 13, 2023

Hi again @ruth3, That is a good question. No, I was not trying to taper off...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/790763/

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

Support Group: Depression & Anxiety

Posted: Dec 31, 2022

Welcome @ekmclean. Some people experience late or long-term side effects when tapering off medications like venlafaxine...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/779413/

Discussion: Long term effects AFTER withdrawing from Effexor

Support Group: Depression & Anxiety

Posted: Nov 30, 2022

@victorlucasg, welcome. You are right to be concerned about your friend. You only have to read...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/770881/

Discussion: Please, Help! I have a friend who abruptly stopped taking Venlafaxine

Support Group: Depression & Anxiety

Posted: Nov 8, 2022

Hi @beachlion12, how is your taper off Effexor going? Did you speak to your doctor about...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/747041/

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

Support Group: Depression & Anxiety

Posted: Sep 8, 2022

I have been on effexor xr for years, and when I first started, it was life...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/746922/

Discussion: Long term effects AFTER withdrawing from Effexor

Support Group: Depression & Anxiety

Posted: Sep 8, 2022

Hi, I am currently tampering off of Effexor. I am in the beginning of month 3...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/742821/

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

Support Group: Depression & Anxiety

Posted: Aug 28, 2022

I've tapered down from 150 mg Effexor daily to 37.5. The last taper caused awful withdrawal...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/736690/

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

Support Group: Depression & Anxiety

Posted: Aug 12, 2022

I’ve had reoccurring bouts of depression after a severe Post Partum depression 50 yrs. ago. I’ve...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/735384/

Discussion: Long term effects AFTER withdrawing from Effexor

Support Group: Depression & Anxiety

Posted: Aug 8, 2022

Hi @amandaxoxo1, I moved your comment about tapering off Effexor to this long running discussion with...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/716905/

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

Support Group: Depression & Anxiety

Posted: Jun 12, 2022

Hello @amandaxoxo1 and welcome to Mayo Clinic Connect. It sounds like this taper didn't end quite...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/714549/

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

Support Group: Depression & Anxiety

Posted: Jun 5, 2022

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