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Sadly, many on here can attest that many doctors do not know how to taper someone...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/126426/

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

Support Group: Depression & Anxiety

Posted: Mar 8, 2020

i can't find my previous post so i'll just reply to this one.. on the advice...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/126381/

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

Support Group: Depression & Anxiety

Posted: Feb 27, 2020

Started catching up with posts after 2 weeks in hospital due to effexor withdrawal. That was...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/126343/

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

Support Group: Depression & Anxiety

Posted: Feb 20, 2020

@ksad I don't know if there are people who are ok coming off effexor. Obviously though...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/126229/

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

Support Group: Depression & Anxiety

Posted: Jan 28, 2020

Hi, @sady - since you mentioned that venlafaxine (Effexor) has been helpful, I wanted to invite...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/245641/

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

Support Group: Depression & Anxiety

Posted: Jan 20, 2020

Hello, @toxavenger - welcome to Mayo Clinic Connect. It sounds as though you have tapered off...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/287835/

Discussion: Effexor XR withdrawal symptoms while still taking the same dosage.

Support Group: Depression & Anxiety

Posted: Jan 1, 2020

The pulsating Tinnitus I keep under control via blood pressure. The depression Tinnitus is just interesting....

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/126099/

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

Support Group: Depression & Anxiety

Posted: Nov 27, 2019

I would not take the 37.5mg every other day–Effexor has a very short half-life in the...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/126142/

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

Support Group: Depression & Anxiety

Posted: Dec 24, 2019

Hi, @bookkie - does your doctor plan to measure your blood pressure at some point in...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/125940/

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

Support Group: Depression & Anxiety

Posted: Oct 1, 2019

@brightwings @jakedduck1 and @artscaping may have some thoughts on the idea of using CBD as one...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/277719/

Discussion: Will CBD oil help reduce withdrawal symptoms of tapering down Effexor?

Support Group: Depression & Anxiety

Posted: Sep 30, 2019

I am just starting my day 2 of tapering down from 150 mg to 112.5 Effexor...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/125892/

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

Support Group: Depression & Anxiety

Posted: Sep 30, 2019

To @summertime4. I am happy that you found my post useful. It makes me feel good....

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/186723/

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

Support Group: Depression & Anxiety

Posted: Nov 19, 2018

@cdcc I'm not a doctor and am putting the following info out here so you can...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/175849/

Discussion: Tapering off Lyrica gave me panic, nausea, extreme anxiety

Support Group: Depression & Anxiety

Posted: Nov 28, 2018

@patjen I slowly tapered off Effexor and did not have any withdrawal issues until 6.5 weeks...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/123821/

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

Support Group: Depression & Anxiety

Posted: Nov 27, 2018

@texasduchess Thank you so much for your response :-) I woke up today feeling much better...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/123813/

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

Support Group: Depression & Anxiety

Posted: Nov 26, 2018

Hi, @littlepaw - I don't believe I've gotten the chance to welcome you to Mayo Clinic...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/220255/

Discussion: Avoiding discontinuation syndrome during removal of Venlafaxine XR

Support Group: Depression & Anxiety

Posted: Nov 6, 2018

@marleneace Here's an article about the difference between Effexor and Cymbalta—https://www.medicinenet.com/cymbalta_duloxetine_and_effexor_xr_venlafaxine/article.htm#cymbalta_duloxetine_vs_effexor_venlafaxine_what_is_the_difference In this post about quitting...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/123855/

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

Support Group: Depression & Anxiety

Posted: Dec 12, 2018

My mother had all of that and it spanned decades. She died of PD at 94...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/781650/

Discussion: Anxiety and Parkinson’s

Support Group: Parkinson's Disease

Posted: Dec 6, 2022

do not reduce by more than 10 percent a month. you need a slow tapering schedule....

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/895849/

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

Support Group: Depression & Anxiety

Posted: Jul 14, 2023

I have taken several antidepressants and other psychiatric meds over the years (especially when I was...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/894852/

Discussion: Try to wean off Effexor due to emotional blunting after on it 10 years

Support Group: Depression & Anxiety

Posted: Jul 13, 2023

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