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Hi, @lolita9 -- just wanted to check in with you and see how your taper off...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/121297/

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

Support Group: Depression & Anxiety

Posted: Oct 30, 2017

I’m so thankful I started reading this. I’ve been taking 75 mg of Effexor for 13...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/121293/

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

Support Group: Depression & Anxiety

Posted: Oct 21, 2017

Welcome to Connect, @lolita9 - starting and stopping a medication always bears a chance of causing...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/121289/

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

Support Group: Depression & Anxiety

Posted: Oct 20, 2017

Hi @cavegnr1 - Welcome to Connect. I'm sorry you're having trouble getting off Effexor. Are you...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/121283/

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

Support Group: Depression & Anxiety

Posted: Oct 14, 2017

@Hayleesmommy, I had a doctor once prescribed me Effexor because I have a migraine headache's. I...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/121267/

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

Support Group: Depression & Anxiety

Posted: Oct 3, 2017

Hello, @jmanon -- welcome to Mayo Clinic Connect. Just wanted to clarify to ensure you get...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/121959/

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

Support Group: Depression & Anxiety

Posted: May 15, 2018

Hi, @gb1988 -- welcome to Mayo Clinic Connect. So sorry to hear you went through such...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/121919/

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

Support Group: Depression & Anxiety

Posted: May 5, 2018

Hi everyone. I have followed these posts a lot and am horrified at what you have...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/121864/

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

Support Group: Depression & Anxiety

Posted: Apr 26, 2018

I have taken both Effexor and Pristiq (modern version of Effexor, supposedly with fewer side effects)....

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/186432/

Discussion: Does CBD oil help you with your depression and/or anxiety?

Support Group: Depression & Anxiety

Posted: Apr 23, 2018

Help please. I am starting my taper from Effexor XE after being on it for 3...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/121798/

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

Support Group: Depression & Anxiety

Posted: Apr 13, 2018

Hello @poisonivy & to the group as well! I am happy to say I am completely...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/121748/

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

Support Group: Depression & Anxiety

Posted: Apr 4, 2018

Hi, @jillmeryl, and welcome to Mayo Clinic Connect. So glad this discussion on tapering off of...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/121735/

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

Support Group: Depression & Anxiety

Posted: Mar 29, 2018

Hi all, It is advisable to talk to your doctor if you wish to stop taking...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/121595/

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

Support Group: Depression & Anxiety

Posted: Feb 2, 2018

Hi, @missjill87 -- seems like you are very self-aware and cognizant that this is not the...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/121591/

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

Support Group: Depression & Anxiety

Posted: Feb 1, 2018

Everything you have written sounds just like me. I am sitting at work right now just...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/121575/

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

Support Group: Depression & Anxiety

Posted: Jan 31, 2018

Re type of doctor to see-- Depends on who prescribed your Effexor and why. Was it...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/122903/

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

Support Group: Depression & Anxiety

Posted: Aug 15, 2018

Yes, I tapered off very slowly; my Effexor was little, non-coated tablets that could be cut....

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/122862/

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

Support Group: Depression & Anxiety

Posted: Aug 14, 2018

You may be tapering too quickly; the taper to 0 from 37.5 is large. I'm no...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/122821/

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

Support Group: Depression & Anxiety

Posted: Aug 12, 2018

Hi, @michelmo — unfortunately, there are a number of antidepressants that lower your sex drive. I'm...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/122798/

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

Support Group: Depression & Anxiety

Posted: Aug 7, 2018

I mentioned that I did some research to see what steps I could take to minimize...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/122787/

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

Support Group: Depression & Anxiety

Posted: Aug 4, 2018

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