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@dickygray I went into hibernation back in August, due to depression. My husband passed away. At...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/124167/

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

Support Group: Depression & Anxiety

Posted: Jan 13, 2019

I also had to slow down the tapering, and now that I’m at about 23mg I’m...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/124143/

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

Support Group: Depression & Anxiety

Posted: Jan 11, 2019

@texasduchess Yes the rain came down in Texas as we departed...we travelled to New Mexico from...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/123826/

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

Support Group: Depression & Anxiety

Posted: Nov 29, 2018

Thank you so much @texasduchess So glad to see you have retained your sense of humour...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/123818/

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

Support Group: Depression & Anxiety

Posted: Nov 27, 2018

thank you so much I really wish every one the cure and the best in there...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/123801/

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

Support Group: Depression & Anxiety

Posted: Nov 24, 2018

@notaround It's ridiculous when insurance companies play fast and loose with someone's health by not getting...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/123767/

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

Support Group: Depression & Anxiety

Posted: Nov 18, 2018

Thank you! I’ve taken Ativan and Xanax and the inner dose withdrawal is too strong for...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/225725/

Discussion: Valium (diazepam) Taper

Support Group: Depression & Anxiety

Posted: Nov 12, 2018

If you can taper successfully down to a daily 37.50mg tab of Effexor (generic form is...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/125934/

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

Support Group: Depression & Anxiety

Posted: Sep 30, 2019

I would like to do it by smaller increments however the EFFEXOR XR are in capsule...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/125896/

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

Support Group: Depression & Anxiety

Posted: Sep 30, 2019

I would not fo back on Effexor if I was you. I WAS ON effexor for...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/125863/

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

Support Group: Depression & Anxiety

Posted: Aug 10, 2019

Hi! I COULD be POSSIBLE to taper off Effexor without horrible withdrawals IF you do it...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/236364/

Discussion: Weaning off Effexor with CBD Oil

Support Group: Depression & Anxiety

Posted: Jul 26, 2019

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.

Support Group: Depression & Anxiety

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)

Support Group: Depression & Anxiety

Posted: Jun 8, 2020

Sandi--Getting off Effexor is HARD! My last dose after tapering over two+ months from a 25mg...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/126024/

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

Support Group: Depression & Anxiety

Posted: Oct 26, 2019

@secretwhitepop I have often thought about the possibility of being bipolar but never wanted to go...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/125740/

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

Support Group: Depression & Anxiety

Posted: Jun 26, 2019

My PA-C prescribed Viibryd for me after having a discussion at my physical. She said if...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/189297/

Discussion: Viibyrd

Support Group: Depression & Anxiety

Posted: Jun 17, 2019

I was on 25mg Effexor for 18 years for hot flashes and never had anxiety/fear/akathisia until...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/125650/

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

Support Group: Depression & Anxiety

Posted: Jun 7, 2019

@lisa0878 Last we heard you were going to drop from 37.5mg to zero, rather than taper...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/125591/

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

Support Group: Depression & Anxiety

Posted: May 30, 2019

@mammy Thanks for letting us know you got yourself checked out and your heart is okay....

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/125556/

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

Support Group: Depression & Anxiety

Posted: May 23, 2019

@elaine0 Your doctor is woefully unknowledgeable about getting someone off Effexor. Just advising you to “drink...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/125541/

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

Support Group: Depression & Anxiety

Posted: May 22, 2019

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