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Yes it very well could be anxiety. I've had anxiety for 6 years or more but...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/689535/

Discussion: Has anybody successfully tapered off of lorazepam (Ativan)?

Support Group: Depression & Anxiety

Posted: Mar 14, 2022

Thank you for the welcome! I'll look for Pristiq withdrawal. After discussing option with my GP,...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/85149/

Discussion: Weaning off of Pristiq

Support Group: Depression & Anxiety

Posted: Jun 20, 2016

Hi , things are going better with me. I worked with true hope(a nutrition based antidepressant...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/880090/

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

Support Group: Depression & Anxiety

Posted: Jun 17, 2023

I am considering going off of my 150mg of Effexor. I have taken it less than...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/890595/

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

Support Group: Depression & Anxiety

Posted: Jul 5, 2023

@taylorwatkins13 I am so sorry you are going through such a difficult time. I cannot imagine...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/122482/

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

Support Group: Depression & Anxiety

Posted: Jul 6, 2018

Hi I was put on Effexor years ago I’m a disabled vet and go to the...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/122446/

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

Support Group: Depression & Anxiety

Posted: Jun 30, 2018

While tapering down on Effexor, I had just cut my dose in 1/2, so I was...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/123565/

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

Support Group: Depression & Anxiety

Posted: Oct 12, 2018

Hi, @stlouisgmajenn - so sorry to hear you had these serious rages when you tapered to...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/123558/

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

Support Group: Depression & Anxiety

Posted: Oct 10, 2018

After stopping Effexor at the end of tapering, Does having a glass of wine with dinner...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/123613/

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

Support Group: Depression & Anxiety

Posted: Oct 16, 2018

Hi @h8fxr, welcome to Connect. Tapering off venflafaxine is an active topic here on Connect. I...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/220253/

Discussion: Avoiding discontinuation syndrome during removal of Venlafaxine XR

Support Group: Depression & Anxiety

Posted: Oct 14, 2018

Thought I would something up here, hopefully can benefit someone. Went onto venlafaxine as a change...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/123057/

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

Support Group: Depression & Anxiety

Posted: Aug 25, 2018

Hi, @chinupjenna. I wanted to add my welcome to Mayo Clinic Connect to that of @edziner...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/123039/

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

Support Group: Depression & Anxiety

Posted: Aug 23, 2018

I've been taking 37.5 mg also, having tapered down from 150 mg years ago (I think...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/123030/

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

Support Group: Depression & Anxiety

Posted: Aug 22, 2018

I believe that this is the same taper schedule that my doctor gave me. I'm in...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/123086/

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

Support Group: Depression & Anxiety

Posted: Aug 27, 2018

@mtcashel , The following was found at https://www.everydayhealth.com/drugs/effexor-- Common side effects of Effexor XR (venlafaxine) may...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/123404/

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

Support Group: Depression & Anxiety

Posted: Sep 24, 2018

I used to say it was preferable to emotional chaos and it probably is for bipolar...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/123397/

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

Support Group: Depression & Anxiety

Posted: Sep 24, 2018

As someone who has followed the healthcare industry for a zillion years, clinical trials are incredibly...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/123375/

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

Support Group: Depression & Anxiety

Posted: Sep 23, 2018

@renwald Irritability and rage are most certainly known Effexor withdrawal symptoms. "Anger – Do you feel...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/123347/

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

Support Group: Depression & Anxiety

Posted: Sep 21, 2018

I didn't get hot flashes until I got down to 37.5mg (after being at 150mg for...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/123323/

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

Support Group: Depression & Anxiety

Posted: Sep 18, 2018

I am tapering from 150mg by reducing by 2.5 percent every 14 days. I cannot tolerate...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/895821/

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

Support Group: Depression & Anxiety

Posted: Jul 14, 2023

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