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@brightwings. Thanks for your response. This really is a community of support. We know what we...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/122616/

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

Support Group: Depression & Anxiety

Posted: Jul 19, 2018

@dianrib Efexor doesn't actually give you a feeling of being addicted, as it works different to...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/122574/

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

Support Group: Depression & Anxiety

Posted: Jul 17, 2018

Hello - I have been taking Effexor for nearly 20 years, got up to 225 mg...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/122510/

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

Support Group: Depression & Anxiety

Posted: Jul 10, 2018

I have been on Effexor for 13 years. After having a child, my dosage was doubled...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/121401/

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

Support Group: Depression & Anxiety

Posted: Nov 25, 2017

@lolita9 - I'm glad to hear that you're taking things slowly. If you're considering trying Prozac,...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/121335/

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

Support Group: Depression & Anxiety

Posted: Nov 17, 2017

Hi Jo Jo , I am having even worse issues with Effexor (venlafaxine here in UK)....

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/913324/

Discussion: Long term effects AFTER withdrawing from Effexor

Support Group: Depression & Anxiety

Posted: Aug 15, 2023

@dd1, welcome. You will find many tips and success stories in these related discussions: - As...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/923473/

Discussion: Effexor withdrawal: Is it normal to feel shaky and cold?

Support Group: Depression & Anxiety

Posted: Sep 3, 2023

I’m new to the Effexor tapering. Has anyone found a kit to divide the capsules or...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/925113/

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

Support Group: Depression & Anxiety

Posted: Sep 6, 2023

I hope you are getting better. I can empathize with you. It's been almost two years...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/920714/

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

Support Group: Depression & Anxiety

Posted: Aug 29, 2023

hello @kimbersue . For what it is worth, my doctor sent me a note late yesterday...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/851466/

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

Support Group: Depression & Anxiety

Posted: Apr 29, 2023

Thank you for this!!! I’m just over 2 weeks off. I started tapering in October. I...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/810064/

Discussion: Long term effects AFTER withdrawing from Effexor

Support Group: Depression & Anxiety

Posted: Feb 11, 2023

I believe Texas Duchess successfully tapered Effexor by methodically removing beads in the capsules. She’s the...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/860894/

Discussion: Tapering Effexor: Question about alternating dosages

Support Group: Depression & Anxiety

Posted: May 16, 2023

Hello @rmce72a . I am currently tapering off the Effexor and understanding what you are going...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/852072/

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

Support Group: Depression & Anxiety

Posted: Apr 30, 2023

@ksad @tgbobbi @harrington I was on Effexor for 18 years (25mg for hot flashes)–be aware that...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/126820/

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

Support Group: Depression & Anxiety

Posted: Jun 29, 2020

I mentioned that I would ask my doctor about a tapering schedule, and his conclusion was...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/844636/

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

Support Group: Depression & Anxiety

Posted: Apr 17, 2023

I'm so glad you've joined us here on Connect, @darlal. I'm tagging @cathy615 @anniegk @giacamosgirl58 @derryman,...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/122380/

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

Support Group: Depression & Anxiety

Posted: Jun 24, 2018

Welcome to Connect, @katbird and @tarsh, I would have never thought of reducing the number of...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/122377/

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

Support Group: Depression & Anxiety

Posted: Jun 24, 2018

Hi All... I just received my refill of Effexor. For the first time (bad me), I...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/122362/

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

Support Group: Depression & Anxiety

Posted: Jun 21, 2018

@mdw123 I KNOW I had/have withdrawal effects from Effexor. I tapered off very slowly over two...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/123684/

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

Support Group: Depression & Anxiety

Posted: Oct 29, 2018

Hello, I am Bright Wings. I too am withdrawing from Effexor. I have taken this med...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/121703/

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

Support Group: Depression & Anxiety

Posted: Mar 22, 2018

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