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I'd be curious to know if any studies have been done on long term use of...

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Discussion: Effexor side effects and withdrawal effects

Support Group: Depression & Anxiety

Posted: Dec 27, 2025

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@naturegirl5 I was given Effexor long time ago. It worked really well for me for about...

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Discussion: Tapering off of Venlafaxine after just 4 weeks of use

Support Group: Depression & Anxiety

Posted: Nov 4, 2025

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@mlpbob I have anxiety and depression and the Effexor worked for 30 years and then I...

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Discussion: Why don’t anxiety meds work for me?

Support Group: Depression & Anxiety

Posted: May 13, 2025

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@jschwing Originally, the only medication I was on for close to 30 years was the Effexor...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1298601/

Discussion: Why don’t anxiety meds work for me?

Support Group: Depression & Anxiety

Posted: May 6, 2025

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Do not EVER stop these meds “cold turkey” You must taper them off slowly, the Effexor...

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Discussion: I have been in Clonazepam 0.5mg TID for 18 years

Support Group: Depression & Anxiety

Posted: Apr 8, 2025

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I know this is an old post, but could you provide an update? Did the pristiq...

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

Support Group: Depression & Anxiety

Posted: Apr 7, 2025

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I was on 75 mg. Effexor many years ago. Getting to a stable state was typical...

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Discussion: Reinstating Effexor

Support Group: Depression & Anxiety

Posted: Jan 23, 2025

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Thank you for you candid report about getting off Effexor, aka the drug from Hell. I...

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Discussion: Reinstating Effexor

Support Group: Depression & Anxiety

Posted: Jan 22, 2025

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I find it less difficult to weigh than titrate. I don't return them to their capsule,...

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

Support Group: Depression & Anxiety

Posted: Jan 12, 2025

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I have been tapering off Effexor rather quickly from 225 mg. I am getting off the...

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

Support Group: Depression & Anxiety

Posted: Jan 12, 2025

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