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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)

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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)

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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

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Posted: Jun 19, 2021

@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?

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Posted: Apr 24, 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)

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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)

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Posted: Aug 1, 2020

Hi @dablues, I am sorry that you are dealing with such discomfort. I know that @jh31251,...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/317631/

Discussion: Brain Zaps after tapering off anti-depression medication

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Posted: Jul 30, 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)

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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)

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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)

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Posted: Jul 20, 2020

I agree with you, sears, Effexor needs to be taken off the market. The withdrawal is...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/126832/

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

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Posted: Jul 19, 2020

@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)

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Posted: Jun 29, 2020

Such a hopeful bright light! I am 59 and have been battling with depression & anxiety...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/263447/

Discussion: Importance of focusing on Positive with Depression & Anxiety.

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Posted: Jun 8, 2020

I have completely tapered off Effexor ER, the last 37.5 in 1/4 increments over the course...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/126808/

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

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Posted: Jun 8, 2020

I am not on any anti-depressant; I tapered off Effexor April 2018 because I no longer...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/126763/

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

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Posted: May 2, 2020

Hello JK. Well 75 mg of Effexor helped me tremendously with anxiety and depression for many...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/126664/

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

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Posted: Apr 19, 2020

Again! Effexor should be taken completely off the market and doctors need to admit the harm...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/126627/

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

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Posted: Apr 7, 2020

I am glad today is a better day and that you were able to get enough...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/126599/

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

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Posted: Mar 31, 2020

@cp6401... please please know you tapered too fast. Too fast. Talk to a trusted doctor or...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/126592/

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

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Posted: Mar 30, 2020

@stephee11 Was Wellbutrin not working for you? Before I started Wellbutrin I was trying out Effexor...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/302949/

Discussion: Restarting Effexor after quitting Wellbutrin after five days... help!

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Posted: Mar 27, 2020

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