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Wow….so shorter half lives are harder to taper off….Effexor would be worse than Paxil! Since Paxil...
https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/695722/
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Tips on minimizing withdrawal symptoms from Effexor (aka Venlafaxine)
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Depression & Anxiety
Posted: Apr 3, 2022
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You acknowledge that you need to replace the Paxil you were taking for depression and anxiety—but...
https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/695258/
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Tips on minimizing withdrawal symptoms from Effexor (aka Venlafaxine)
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Depression & Anxiety
Posted: Apr 1, 2022
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I did count beads with Effexor. And the Cymbalta taper might be just as bad; I...
https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/695021/
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Tips on minimizing withdrawal symptoms from Effexor (aka Venlafaxine)
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Depression & Anxiety
Posted: Mar 31, 2022
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I was on Paxil for 25 years. I tapered myself off in 9 months without my...
https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/692188/
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Tired of depression meds: At a loss of what to do
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Depression & Anxiety
Posted: Mar 23, 2022
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Though it's likely this topic has been covered before, I am new to this site. A...
https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/820745/
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Elderly mom suddenly off Effexor
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Depression & Anxiety
Posted: Mar 4, 2023
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Hi @effexcausinganxiety, welcome. I'd like to tag @texasduchess who also is a breast cancer survivor and...
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As promised, my successful tapering off Effexor (Venlafaxine)
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Depression & Anxiety
Posted: Jan 28, 2023
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@michellez Why not try to taper EXTREMELY slowly off Effexor instead of adding an additional medication...
https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/596972/
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Anyone tapered off Effexor and used Prozac as a bridge?
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Depression & Anxiety
Posted: Apr 24, 2021
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@bev098890 If I was trying to get off Effexor I'd use the 5-10% method. I would...
https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/633037/
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Tips on minimizing withdrawal symptoms from Effexor (aka Venlafaxine)
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Depression & Anxiety
Posted: Sep 5, 2021
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I've been on Effexor ER for many years, I was at 150mg and tapered down to...
https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/622353/
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Tips on minimizing withdrawal symptoms from Effexor (aka Venlafaxine)
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Depression & Anxiety
Posted: Aug 2, 2021
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I know what you mean but Effexor seems to be the worst for the vast majority...
https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/621228/
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Long term effects AFTER withdrawing from Effexor
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Depression & Anxiety
Posted: Jul 29, 2021
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