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Supposedly the withdrawals are much worse when you get to the lower doses. That might be...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/125508/

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

Support Group: Depression & Anxiety

Posted: May 18, 2019

@notaround Thanks for checking in. Glad the Prozac bridge helped with the Effexor withdrawal. I certainly...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/125453/

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

Support Group: Depression & Anxiety

Posted: May 15, 2019

Did you try breaking open the Venlafaxine capsule and tapering your dose from 37.5mg? Each white...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/126444/

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

Support Group: Depression & Anxiety

Posted: Mar 9, 2020

Hi, @flind, and welcome to Mayo Clinic Connect. I'm guessing you were on venlafaxine (Effexor) at...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/126348/

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

Support Group: Depression & Anxiety

Posted: Feb 22, 2020

I am so happy I found this board, I have been on Zoloft for about 18...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/124780/

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

Support Group: Depression & Anxiety

Posted: Apr 8, 2019

@effexor Thank you for your post. I’m about where you are. I’m 4 weeks out, tapered...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/124666/

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

Support Group: Depression & Anxiety

Posted: Mar 21, 2019

Effexor withdrawal has been REAL! I have read so many posts and different sites about the...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/124653/

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

Support Group: Depression & Anxiety

Posted: Mar 20, 2019

Hey everyone. I'm familiar with tapering from effexor. I went from 225mg to 112.5mg about 4...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/124618/

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

Support Group: Depression & Anxiety

Posted: Mar 17, 2019

@mmesco Welcome. I hope you find some hope and support being part of this group. I...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/124584/

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

Support Group: Depression & Anxiety

Posted: Mar 13, 2019

I second that, please go slow, withdrawal on day 5-8 were bad for me. I’m still...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/124582/

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

Support Group: Depression & Anxiety

Posted: Mar 13, 2019

@grandmarr I would caution against an every other day/night dosage due to how quickly withdrawal starts....

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/124549/

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

Support Group: Depression & Anxiety

Posted: Mar 11, 2019

Hi Lisa, I am new to the group and mayo clinic.I was unsure how to post...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/126267/

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

Support Group: Depression & Anxiety

Posted: Feb 5, 2020

Hello All! I reached out to this group a couple of months ago and got great...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/126265/

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

Support Group: Depression & Anxiety

Posted: Feb 3, 2020

@cp6401 "Is my current suffering still due to my taper from 75 to 37.5 2–3 months...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/126193/

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

Support Group: Depression & Anxiety

Posted: Jan 22, 2020

I have had anxiety on and off all my life. I am 70 now and still...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/245647/

Discussion: Has anybody successfully tapered off of lorazepam (Ativan)?

Support Group: Depression & Anxiety

Posted: Jan 21, 2020

I am also tapering off Ativan. I have been on it for 38 years. A lot...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/245640/

Discussion: Has anybody successfully tapered off of lorazepam (Ativan)?

Support Group: Depression & Anxiety

Posted: Jan 20, 2020

Hello, this is my first time posting, in a effort to gain some insight, as i'm...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/126174/

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

Support Group: Depression & Anxiety

Posted: Jan 17, 2020

You are tapering first the same reason as myself. First and foremost, taper EXTREMELY SLOWLY to...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/126173/

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

Support Group: Depression & Anxiety

Posted: Jan 10, 2020

Hello fellow writers! I've been on Effexor for over 5 years now, and despite good results...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/126172/

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

Support Group: Depression & Anxiety

Posted: Jan 9, 2020

I have tried a bunch of different anti depressants and other meds over the years, some...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/284313/

Discussion: Best antidepressants for anxiety? And about to begin a benzo taper

Support Group: Depression & Anxiety

Posted: Jan 1, 2020

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