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Hi, @cp6401 - how has it gone today with the side effects of the venlafaxine (Effexor)...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/126114/

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

Support Group: Depression & Anxiety

Posted: Dec 2, 2019

Hi, @shermananski - wanted to let you know I moved your post on ear noise/static to...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/126096/

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

Support Group: Depression & Anxiety

Posted: Nov 27, 2019

in reply to @reginald56 Thank you. My doctor suggested Prozac for a replacement while tapering off...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1033467/

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

Support Group: Depression & Anxiety

Posted: Mar 14 12:37pm

Hello everyone, I am brand new here. I am reaching out for information and advice on...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1032580/

Discussion: Long term effects AFTER withdrawing from Effexor

Support Group: Depression & Anxiety

Posted: Mar 12 9:31pm

I was on 75 mg Effexor for about 15 years. I weaned myself off twice, but...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/976063/

Discussion: HELP Please! Reinstate Effexor or bridge with Prozac?

Support Group: Depression & Anxiety

Posted: Dec 6, 2023

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

Support Group: Depression & Anxiety

Posted: Jul 30, 2020

I agree! I am in the process of a slow taper from Effexor which I was...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/724315/

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

Support Group: Depression & Anxiety

Posted: Jul 6, 2022

Hello, everyone: I just joined the group a few moments ago so this is my very...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/121657/

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

Support Group: Depression & Anxiety

Posted: Mar 8, 2018

I'm on my fourth week of tapering off 150mg Effexor. I'm getting joint pain. My feet...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1055172/

Discussion: Long term effects AFTER withdrawing from Effexor

Support Group: Depression & Anxiety

Posted: Apr 22 9:04am

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

I had been taking Effexor for 20 years. Three years ago, I developed panic attacks, depression,...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/727789/

Discussion: venlafaxine xr withdrawal Please help

Support Group: Depression & Anxiety

Posted: Jul 17, 2022

My doctor originally advised the same thing which I refused to do because I had already...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/726521/

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

Support Group: Depression & Anxiety

Posted: Jul 13, 2022

Hi Kratz, I am currently tapering Effexor XR 75mg after 22 years. I was originally prescribed...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/724312/

Discussion: venlafaxine xr withdrawal Please help

Support Group: Depression & Anxiety

Posted: Jul 6, 2022

Amanda, it sounds like you were able to take 2 steps forward and then had to...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/716897/

Discussion: Restarting meds: Did your anti-depressant work the 2nd time around?

Support Group: Depression & Anxiety

Posted: Jun 12, 2022

Thank you for this update. I’ve tried unsuccessfully to taper off Effexor twice in the past...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/712497/

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

Support Group: Depression & Anxiety

Posted: May 29, 2022

You inadvertently quit your Effexor cold turkey five days ago and were having withdrawal symptoms, but...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/708578/

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

Support Group: Depression & Anxiety

Posted: May 16, 2022

Thank you so much for your reply...I appreciate it so much. So, I have only been...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/809645/

Discussion: Long term effects AFTER withdrawing from Effexor

Support Group: Depression & Anxiety

Posted: Feb 11, 2023

Can I ask how pristiq helped? I'm really struggling and am not against medication. I've been...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/768895/

Discussion: waiting for natural speedy death - life ruined by ssri and benzos

Support Group: Depression & Anxiety

Posted: Nov 3, 2022

There's another thread on Mayo Clinic Connect "Tips on minimising withdrawal symptoms from Effexor (aka Venlafaxine)"—it...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/774886/

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

Support Group: Depression & Anxiety

Posted: Nov 19, 2022

Ok question. Who are you seeing to withdrawal from Effexor? Ur normal pcp doctor? Which I...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/833704/

Discussion: Coming Off Effexor: How long can I expect symptoms to last?

Support Group: Depression & Anxiety

Posted: Mar 29, 2023

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