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@farmboy Yes. In years past, I used to joke that sleeping was my hobby--not anymore. I...

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

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Posted: Mar 7, 2019

@rachelmfree, you were so wise in the way you tapered off the Effexor. My doctor had...

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

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Posted: Feb 28, 2018

I to work in a hospital setting, not direct patient care. I would encourage you, it...

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

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Posted: Jan 20, 2018

I want to thank everyone who has had an opportunity to reply to my post about...

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

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Posted: Jan 20, 2018

I took effexor over 10 years. The dosage was 75mg. I tapered down for more than...

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

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Posted: Jan 20, 2018

Hello. I read your post and thought I would share my experience. I finally am past...

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

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Posted: Jan 20, 2018

I can't seem to find a Dr that knows how to taper me off. I was...

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

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Posted: Jan 16, 2018

I don't know your specific drug but my experience getting off ATIVAN taught me to reduce...

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Discussion: venlafaxine xr withdrawal Please help

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Posted: Dec 22, 2017

@jakedduck1, for some people using Prozac as a bridge to complete a taper off of Effexor...

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

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Posted: Apr 25, 2021

sunshinestacy Did you ever stop and think why some people might need a Prozac bridge? Did...

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

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Posted: Apr 25, 2021

Yes. If a dr prescribes 10 mg of prozac it will help you taper off the...

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

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Posted: Apr 24, 2021

Hi @marylcamp67, sorry to hear that you are still experiencing nausea. You will notice that I...

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Discussion: How did you cope with Effexor discontinuation symptoms?

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Posted: Mar 28, 2021

Hello, all. Going to add in my experiences here in the hope that it will be...

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

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Posted: Nov 25, 2021

I’m 74yrs old and been on effexor 25+years. Because of cognitive issues, my doctor (neuro psychiatrist)...

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

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Posted: Jun 18, 2023

It’s been many years since I took Paxil. My complaint about taking it was I was...

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Discussion: Help to wean off Paxil/Senior Antidepressants

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Posted: Mar 4 2:50pm

Thank you. Can you please describe the "brain zaps?" On a few occasions I have thought...

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

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Posted: Mar 5 1:17pm

Were you ever successful in quitting? I'm on Day 8 of going cold turkey after 20...

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

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Posted: Feb 25 8:39pm

Thanks for your input. I have been in touch with my psychiatrist, and since I've been...

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

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Posted: Feb 27 4:40pm

in reply to @jrbourquin Thank you! I appreciate this very much, as trying to count out...

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

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Posted: Feb 27 1:52pm

Hello all.... I am a breast cancer survivor of 12 years. When diagnosed, my dr. put...

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

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Posted: Sep 8, 2023

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