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is EFFEXOR AN Opiate? Of course, that’s not my understanding. But......

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is EFFEXOR AN Opiate?

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

Support Group: Depression & Anxiety

Posted: May 9, 2021

Effexor and Paxil are the worst to taper in my opinion.

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Effexor and Paxil are the worst to taper

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

Support Group: Depression & Anxiety

Posted: May 20, 2020

Has anyone used CBT oil while on Protonix and Effexor ?

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used CBT oil while on Protonix and Effexor

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

Support Group: Depression & Anxiety

Posted: Apr 15, 2019

I was one 150 mg for 33 years. Effexor XR

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Effexor XR

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

Support Group: Depression & Anxiety

Posted: Sep 30, 2019

@drttrust84 I was on the Effexor for about a year, maybe 2. ronnie

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@drttrust84 I was on the Effexor for

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

Support Group: Depression & Anxiety

Posted: Nov 24, 2018

Did you wean off the effexor before taking cymbalta?

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Did you wean off the effexor before

Discussion: Taking Cymbalta while weaning off Effexor

Support Group: Depression & Anxiety

Posted: Sep 6, 2023

Effexor works beautifully for me. Take good care of you.

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Effexor works beautifully for me.

Discussion: I'm returning back to Effexor after trintellix. Safe to start?

Support Group: Depression & Anxiety

Posted: Jan 28, 2022

@marleneace. One question: Have you completely stopped Effexor?

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question: Have you completely stopped Effexor

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

Support Group: Depression & Anxiety

Posted: Dec 11, 2018

Hi! Did you have taper off Effexor first??

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Did you have taper off Effexor first

Discussion: Viibyrd

Support Group: Depression & Anxiety

Posted: Jun 21, 2019

Hi gail, thank you for your message. I have been on Effexor on and off for...

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I have been on Effexor on and off for ... Did you ever try effexor?

Discussion: Importance of focusing on Positive with Depression & Anxiety.

Support Group: Depression & Anxiety

Posted: Jun 11, 2020

Hello: Did anybody experience worsening insomnia and less sleep while withdrawing from Effexor? I am so...

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less sleep while withdrawing from Effexor ... I used to take 237.5 mg. of Effexor.

Discussion: Sensitive to tapering off of antidepressants

Support Group: Depression & Anxiety

Posted: Jun 1 11:15am

No! I'm 81 and have been on 150mg of Effexor XR for 15+ years. Dr suggested...

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#39;m 81 and have been on 150mg of Effexor ... something else not as addicting as Effexor

Discussion: I have just gotten off of Venlafaxine. Anyone else?

Support Group: Mental Health

Posted: Feb 2 9:06pm

RE: Effexor reduction. I want all of you to know that I was give permission by...

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RE: Effexor reduction. ... try the method I am using to get off Effexor

Discussion: Switching antidepressants

Support Group: Depression & Anxiety

Posted: Mar 12, 2018

Fascinating and thanks! I’ll do anything not to go back on Effexor!

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I’ll do anything not to go back on Effexor

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

Support Group: Depression & Anxiety

Posted: Mar 22, 2019

@rmeyers1ppk yes. sex is definitely better once off Effexor.

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sex is definitely better once off Effexor

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

Support Group: Depression & Anxiety

Posted: Nov 5, 2018

hi...I've taken effexor for long periods of time twice in my life now. the withdrawal can...

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hi...I've taken effexor for long ... start taking during my last month of effexor ... symptoms. after a month or two off of the effexor

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

Support Group: Depression & Anxiety

Posted: Jun 13, 2018

@lisalucier I am still working on the clonazepam taper (almost at the halfway mark and feeling...

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Have discussed withdrawal from 150mg Effexor ... clonazepam taper before I start the Effexor ... water taper for the last doses of Effexor

Discussion: Patients are teaching doctors online about antidepressants

Support Group: Depression & Anxiety

Posted: Mar 15, 2019

When I was on Effexor (I was on it for 17+ years for hot flashes) and...

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When I was on Effexor (I was on it for ... until my usual time to take my next Effexor ... minimising withdrawal symptoms from Effexor ... hours, or less) once he reinstated his Effexor ... or inadvertent discontinuation of Effexor

Discussion: How did you cope with Effexor discontinuation symptoms?

Support Group: Depression & Anxiety

Posted: Aug 20, 2020

Hi my name isMarlene. I have been on effexor ER for about 4 years. Recently felt...

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I have been on effexor ER for about ... for one week with the usual dose of effexor ... Second week an effexor every other day ... Then that's it for effexor. ... I was taking 300mg effexor.

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

Support Group: Depression & Anxiety

Posted: Dec 11, 2018

@jakedduck1 "If there is an expert on getting off Effexor, they are hiding very well."--No kidding....

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there is an expert on getting off Effexor ... approached for a referral and help with Effexor

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

Support Group: Depression & Anxiety

Posted: Nov 20, 2018