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Wow….so shorter half lives are harder to taper off….Effexor would be worse than Paxil! Since Paxil...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/695722/

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

Support Group: Depression & Anxiety

Posted: Apr 3, 2022

You acknowledge that you need to replace the Paxil you were taking for depression and anxiety—but...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/695258/

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

Support Group: Depression & Anxiety

Posted: Apr 1, 2022

I did count beads with Effexor. And the Cymbalta taper might be just as bad; I...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/695021/

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

Support Group: Depression & Anxiety

Posted: Mar 31, 2022

I was on Paxil for 25 years. I tapered myself off in 9 months without my...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/692188/

Discussion: Tired of depression meds: At a loss of what to do

Support Group: Depression & Anxiety

Posted: Mar 23, 2022

Though it's likely this topic has been covered before, I am new to this site. A...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/820745/

Discussion: Elderly mom suddenly off Effexor

Support Group: Depression & Anxiety

Posted: Mar 4, 2023

Hi @effexcausinganxiety, welcome. I'd like to tag @texasduchess who also is a breast cancer survivor and...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/802990/

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

Support Group: Depression & Anxiety

Posted: Jan 28, 2023

@michellez Why not try to taper EXTREMELY slowly off Effexor instead of adding an additional medication...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/596972/

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

Support Group: Depression & Anxiety

Posted: Apr 24, 2021

@bev098890 If I was trying to get off Effexor I'd use the 5-10% method. I would...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/633037/

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

Support Group: Depression & Anxiety

Posted: Sep 5, 2021

I've been on Effexor ER for many years, I was at 150mg and tapered down to...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/622353/

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

Support Group: Depression & Anxiety

Posted: Aug 2, 2021

I know what you mean but Effexor seems to be the worst for the vast majority...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/621228/

Discussion: Long term effects AFTER withdrawing from Effexor

Support Group: Depression & Anxiety

Posted: Jul 29, 2021

Hi Nyxie, welcome. You'll notice that I moved your message and question about side effects after...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/619750/

Discussion: Long term effects AFTER withdrawing from Effexor

Support Group: Depression & Anxiety

Posted: Jul 25, 2021

I ended up speaking with my doctor about getting pill form and tapering from 37.5 to...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/618429/

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

Support Group: Depression & Anxiety

Posted: Jul 20, 2021

Yes 6.5 months was way too fast. I tapered Paxil over a nine month period. Was...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/618025/

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

Support Group: Depression & Anxiety

Posted: Jul 19, 2021

You can find a lot of tips, strategies and advice on another Mayo Clinic thread—"Tips on...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/610143/

Discussion: Long term effects AFTER withdrawing from Effexor

Support Group: Depression & Anxiety

Posted: Jun 19, 2021

Hello @califas and welcome to Mayo Clinic Connect. You will notice that I have moved your...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/641638/

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

Support Group: Depression & Anxiety

Posted: Oct 3, 2021

Hi Karathine99. I’m glad you found this forum. It got me through my withdrawal and it...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/126861/

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

Support Group: Depression & Anxiety

Posted: Sep 26, 2020

Hi @kla1960 and welcome to Mayo Clinic Connect. You'll notice that I moved your message to...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/126841/

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

Support Group: Depression & Anxiety

Posted: Aug 1, 2020

@seashore Good morning, I’m sorry you found my comment to be heartless. Although it may not...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/126837/

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

Support Group: Depression & Anxiety

Posted: Jul 20, 2020

@seashore, welcome to Mayo Clinic Connect. You mentioned that Effexor helped you. What led to your...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/126836/

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

Support Group: Depression & Anxiety

Posted: Jul 20, 2020

Jake - I'm stunned by your heartless response. You write: "It’s a shame people don’t come...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/126835/

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

Support Group: Depression & Anxiety

Posted: Jul 20, 2020

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