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I agree! I was going to taper off Effexor back at the end of 2014. I...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/126707/

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

Support Group: Depression & Anxiety

Posted: Apr 21, 2020

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@20gordy “ I will ask my doctor about reducing the amount over time, rather than skipping...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/126642/

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

Support Group: Depression & Anxiety

Posted: Apr 17, 2020

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This is just my opinion but with the right doctor and the Ashton method I do...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/126601/

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

Support Group: Depression & Anxiety

Posted: Mar 31, 2020

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I agree with @jakedduck1 and @sears—your taper is very fast. The withdrawal effects are what keep...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/126860/

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

Support Group: Depression & Anxiety

Posted: Sep 26, 2020

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I have been on Effexor for some months and so far it is helping; however, if...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/126050/

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

Support Group: Depression & Anxiety

Posted: Nov 5, 2019

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I did not find specific info re XR's and regular's half-lives, but did find this: "Effexor...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/126049/

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

Support Group: Depression & Anxiety

Posted: Nov 4, 2019

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I’ve always had a bit of tinnitus ( shotgun blasts without ear protection when I was...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/126097/

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

Support Group: Depression & Anxiety

Posted: Nov 27, 2019

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I reaaly appreciate the different circumstances and how everyone is so different. I have been on...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/124449/

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

Support Group: Depression & Anxiety

Posted: Mar 3, 2019

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@saku I did not have any difficulty with withdrawal until 6.5 weeks AFTER my last tapered...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/124378/

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

Support Group: Depression & Anxiety

Posted: Feb 24, 2019

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I wouldn't suggest alternating days because Effexor's half-life is so short that you're depriving your system...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/124349/

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

Support Group: Depression & Anxiety

Posted: Feb 22, 2019

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