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Hi. When you say “throbbing/pulsing” can you describe more? I developed “pulsatile tinnitus” after going off...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/126076/

pulsatile tinnitus” after going off Effexor ... this stuff came on after I weened off Effexor

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

Support Group: Depression & Anxiety

Posted: Nov 16, 2019

Today I have hope that I might be able to stay off Effexor, some three months...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/947495/

hope that I might be able to stay off Effexor ... to the nightmare of withdrawal from Effexor

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

Support Group: Depression & Anxiety

Posted: Oct 14, 2023

After about 17 yrs on Effexor I started weening from it 3 and 1/2 months ago....

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/788248/

After about 17 yrs on Effexor I started

Discussion: Long term effects AFTER withdrawing from Effexor

Support Group: Depression & Anxiety

Posted: Dec 23, 2022

Hi, members of this discussion on tapering off of venlafaxine (Effexor), As anxieties have increased and...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/126527/

discussion on tapering off of venlafaxine (Effexor

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

Support Group: Depression & Anxiety

Posted: Mar 17, 2020

Wow, well, first of all welcome. You have not had an easy time of it have...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/126335/

My last dose of effexor 150mg was January

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

Support Group: Depression & Anxiety

Posted: Feb 18, 2020

@haleysmom I gained weight however not sure if it’s because I’m now retired and live alone...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/122927/

I’ve been 15 years on Effexor.

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

Support Group: Depression & Anxiety

Posted: Aug 15, 2018

@arkiegirl - I took Effexor for a short time, long enough to know it didn't work...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/121294/

@arkiegirl - I took Effexor for a short

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

Support Group: Depression & Anxiety

Posted: Oct 21, 2017

Hi, @shoshi - I merged your post on withdrawal after 20 years of taking venlafaxine (Effexor)...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/123501/

after 20 years of taking venlafaxine (Effexor

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

Support Group: Depression & Anxiety

Posted: Oct 1, 2018

Me too. I am weaning myself off Effexor. I take Xanax for anxiety and panic attacks....

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/122133/

I am weaning myself off Effexor.

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

Support Group: Depression & Anxiety

Posted: Jun 8, 2018

So, it’s day 6 of my wean and I’m not feeling much.....yet..... went to my doc...

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curious though how many weaned off Effexor

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

Support Group: Depression & Anxiety

Posted: May 17, 2019

Hi there. I weened off 37.5 mg of Effexor over an 18 month period. First month...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/124788/

I weened off 37.5 mg of Effexor over

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

Support Group: Depression & Anxiety

Posted: Apr 9, 2019

hi jim @thankful thank you so much for your post. i hope that it helps me...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/210544/

that by then my increased dose of effexor

Discussion: Has anyone taken Klonopin?

Support Group: Depression & Anxiety

Posted: Oct 14, 2019

Thanks, Lisa. I'll take a look at the links you suggested. I appreciate the information. Right...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/177424/

am in the process of weaning off of Effexor

Discussion: Weaning off zolpidem (Ambien)

Support Group: Sleep Health

Posted: Feb 5, 2018

Welcome @trise123, I moved your message to this existing discussion: - Restarting meds: Did your anti-depressant...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/824158/

been a few days since you restarted Effexor

Discussion: Restarting meds: Did your anti-depressant work the 2nd time around?

Support Group: Depression & Anxiety

Posted: Mar 10, 2023

I have been on Effexor for about 10 years, 37.5, but I have been on some...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/923666/

I have been on Effexor for about 10

Discussion: Effexor withdrawal: Is it normal to feel shaky and cold?

Support Group: Depression & Anxiety

Posted: Sep 3, 2023

No, that wasn't me. I tapered from a tiny 25 mg tablet that could be cut....

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/861492/

minimising withdrawal symptoms from Effexor

Discussion: Tapering Effexor: Question about alternating dosages

Support Group: Depression & Anxiety

Posted: May 17, 2023

I’ve taken Effexor XR for over 25 years and only recently my sleep apnea doc suggested...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/597442/

I’ve taken Effexor XR for over 25 years

Discussion: Anyone tapered off Effexor and used Prozac as a bridge?

Support Group: Depression & Anxiety

Posted: Apr 26, 2021

I was on 450 mg of Effexor for fifteen years. I titrated, with my provider's support,...

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I was on 450 mg of Effexor for fifteen ... We have this great new drug called Effexor ... stop pretty much everything except Effexor ... the hospital, I had to restart the Effexor ... I do know I wish I had never taken Effexor

Discussion: Return to Effexor XR

Support Group: Depression & Anxiety

Posted: May 13 1:52pm

My experience with Cymbalta has been good. I plan to stay with it unless it stops...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/694978/

The Effexor taper was so god-awful I

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

Support Group: Depression & Anxiety

Posted: Mar 31, 2022

@lalyfa Great going getting off of Effexor. I know someone who was only on it for...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/121682/

@lalyfa Great going getting off of Effexor