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Yes it very well could be anxiety. I've had anxiety for 6 years or more but...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/689535/

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

Support Group: Depression & Anxiety

Posted: Mar 14, 2022

I have had symptoms of anxiety all of my life, even as a child. I don't...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/125329/

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

Support Group: Depression & Anxiety

Posted: May 6, 2019

Good morning and welcome @dickgray. Years ago I was prescribed Prozac. A friend of mine was...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/123935/

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

Support Group: Depression & Anxiety

Posted: Dec 19, 2018

I have been on several different SSRI over the last 20 years, for my fibromyalgia. I...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/123502/

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

Support Group: Depression & Anxiety

Posted: Oct 1, 2018

@patrn Please read the previous posts on this thread! The main advice on this site is...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/124705/

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

Support Group: Depression & Anxiety

Posted: Mar 24, 2019

@babydoll 5HTP, L-tryptophan, or St. John's wort should not be taken while still on Effexor, I...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/124749/

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

Support Group: Depression & Anxiety

Posted: Mar 31, 2019

@kgoller I was on 225 mg of Effexor for a long time, years actually and I...

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

Support Group: Depression & Anxiety

Posted: Jun 3, 2019

@pankaj Thank you for your reply. That is good to know. My doctor did not mention...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/236370/

Discussion: Weaning off Effexor with CBD Oil

Support Group: Depression & Anxiety

Posted: Jan 31, 2021

I am going through a tapering right now...my therapist was really concerned that it would be...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/123118/

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

Support Group: Depression & Anxiety

Posted: Aug 31, 2018

Every single medication mentioned has side effects and for some reason I get them all. So...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1233590/

Discussion: Anxiety and depression

Support Group: Depression & Anxiety

Posted: Feb 10, 2025

Hi. I transitioned from Effexor to Pristiq, another form of effexor supposed to metabolize better.So no...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/121265/

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

Support Group: Depression & Anxiety

Posted: Aug 8, 2017

@shmerdloff When you mention addiction are you referring to benzodiazepine medication which does have the potential...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1357045/

Discussion: Desipramine

Support Group: Depression & Anxiety

Posted: Jul 26, 2025

I definitely have heard and understand your viewpoint about "diseases/bodies need pills/medication" and that's fine, I'm...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/188603/

Discussion: Yearning to be addiction-free ASAP but asking for helpful ideas

Support Group: Depression & Anxiety

Posted: Mar 8, 2018

@fastlyedder I am going through something similar as you. I weaned myself off of Effexor in...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1266630/

Discussion: long term xanax use

Support Group: Depression & Anxiety

Posted: Mar 25, 2025

Hello @poisonivy & to the group as well! I am happy to say I am completely...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/121748/

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

Support Group: Depression & Anxiety

Posted: Apr 4, 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

They are toxic in my opinion too I had a heart attack in 2007 at age...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/122350/

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

Support Group: Depression & Anxiety

Posted: Jun 18, 2018

Hi it's jenapower (aka. Jen), I'd love to have some great input about Effexor, but I...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/121263/

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

Support Group: Depression & Anxiety

Posted: Aug 5, 2017

@bev098890 If I was trying to get off Effexor I'd use the 5-10% method. I would...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/633037/

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

Support Group: Depression & Anxiety

Posted: Sep 5, 2021

I take either 25 or 50 mg seroquel for sleep depending on how many hours I...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/126622/

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

Support Group: Depression & Anxiety

Posted: Apr 5, 2020

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