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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

Hi, @terri672 - I moved your post to this existing discussion on effects after tapering off...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/210829/

Discussion: Long term effects AFTER withdrawing from Effexor

Support Group: Depression & Anxiety

Posted: Jul 2, 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: Any experience with 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

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

@canadaanj Hello! First, let me say how sorry I am for how you are feeling. When...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/125279/

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

Support Group: Depression & Anxiety

Posted: May 4, 2019

First of all, no, I do believe you will feel better eventually, but that was an...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/125276/

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

Support Group: Depression & Anxiety

Posted: May 3, 2019

@stephanieann Wow, I too am an RN. I thought all this was hippy crap. Oh my...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/187116/

Discussion: Does CBD oil help you with your depression and/or anxiety?

Support Group: Depression & Anxiety

Posted: Apr 28, 2019

@sharonlou When I came off of effexor I had already started to taper when my doctor...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/125149/

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

Support Group: Depression & Anxiety

Posted: Apr 27, 2019

@sadiesmom, I hear you loud and clear. Very recently I withdrew from Effexor. I tapered very...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/125123/

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

Support Group: Depression & Anxiety

Posted: Apr 26, 2019

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

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