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@jeffc16 Dropping to half of your previous dose on each taper is a pretty steep drop;...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/124048/

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

Support Group: Depression & Anxiety

Posted: Dec 30, 2018

So good to hear a positive post. Have been taking Effexor/Wellbutrin combo for migraines for ten...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/124035/

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

Support Group: Depression & Anxiety

Posted: Dec 27, 2018

Hi, @melanier - welcome to Mayo Clinic Connect. You may have seen we have active threads...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/236338/

Discussion: Weaning off Effexor with CBD Oil

Support Group: Depression & Anxiety

Posted: Dec 27, 2018

Well I saw my doctor yesterday and I let her know that I wanted to stop...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/171838/

Discussion: Long-term depression

Support Group: Depression & Anxiety

Posted: Aug 9, 2018

I was on 25 mg, 1 x day Effexor for 18 years for hot flashes and...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/122773/

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

Support Group: Depression & Anxiety

Posted: Aug 1, 2018

In this discussion about tapering off Effexor or elsewhere in the Connect community, many of you...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/122527/

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

Support Group: Depression & Anxiety

Posted: Jul 13, 2018

I’ve been taking Effexor for 3 years. Started tapering a few months ago. I just stopped...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/122481/

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

Support Group: Depression & Anxiety

Posted: Jul 6, 2018

I’ve been on 75mg of Effexor for about 5 years. I’ve finally decided to come off...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/122425/

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

Support Group: Depression & Anxiety

Posted: Jun 27, 2018

Took me 6 full months but I am finally off the demon drug! DO NOT go...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/122418/

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

Support Group: Depression & Anxiety

Posted: Jun 26, 2018

Hi, all – I believe something that was posted a while ago on going off venlafaxine...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/122413/

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

Support Group: Depression & Anxiety

Posted: Jun 26, 2018

These drugs are hard to kick for most. Maybe taper off a bit slower I'm having...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/122385/

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

Support Group: Depression & Anxiety

Posted: Jun 24, 2018

My Dr. recommended reducing beads in capsule (37.5 Effexor XL). Looked up said 100 beads in...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/122375/

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

Support Group: Depression & Anxiety

Posted: Jun 24, 2018

Just updating my experience with tapering from 75 mg Effexor after taking it for over 15...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/122333/

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

Support Group: Depression & Anxiety

Posted: Jun 16, 2018

Thank you everyone for your input on withdrawing from Effexor. I was put on Effexor 20...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/122205/

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

Support Group: Depression & Anxiety

Posted: Jun 10, 2018

Hi everyone! My psychiatrist says he weans people from Effexor by using Prozac as a transition...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/122175/

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

Support Group: Depression & Anxiety

Posted: Jun 9, 2018

@susanarm The most important strategy is to taper off slowly. I also hope you are enlisting...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/123250/

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

Support Group: Depression & Anxiety

Posted: Sep 7, 2018

Good Morning All! After reading all that everyone has gone through trying to come off Effexor,...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/123227/

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

Support Group: Depression & Anxiety

Posted: Sep 6, 2018

@Judith2 - I've been on klonopin for about 15 years and similarly have had (what I...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/162200/

Discussion: Klonopin taper

Support Group: Depression & Anxiety

Posted: Aug 31, 2018

@melissamae82 I was on generic Effexor (venlafaxine) at 25mg in a non-extended release tablet (not capsule...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/123886/

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

Support Group: Depression & Anxiety

Posted: Dec 16, 2018

@stlouisgmajenn - you'd mentioned something before that you need to switch doctors to switch meds. Does...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/123621/

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

Support Group: Depression & Anxiety

Posted: Oct 18, 2018

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