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I have only been taking it for about 3 months and to be honest, I don’t...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/121465/

starting the HRT than from tapering the Effexor

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

Support Group: Depression & Anxiety

Posted: Jan 8, 2018

I am 61. Over the last 2 years I have experienced severe anxiety mixed with depression....

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/142457/

Was on effexor for 15 years and it stopped

Discussion: Long-term depression

Support Group: Depression & Anxiety

Posted: Sep 3, 2017

bonniepie70 Hi, it took me 4 yrs to titrate down & off from 75mg V. I...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/989556/

seems nearly half of people on VEN / EFFEXOR

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

Support Group: Depression & Anxiety

Posted: Jan 1 8:13am

@hopeful33250 wanted to let you know your info on the ACE inhibitor was soooo helpful. I...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/119593/

withdrawal from Clonozapam,Seroquel Effexor

Discussion: Fibromyalgia pain: Let's connect

Support Group: Fibromyalgia

Posted: Nov 17, 2018

Yes all the beads should be in capsule except for the amount you are reducing by....

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/979241/

writing down the date and dose of Effexor

Discussion: Tapering Off of Effexor

Support Group: Depression & Anxiety

Posted: Dec 12, 2023

I’ve been on tamoxifen for 3 years. I’m also on Effexor and Xanax to help with...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/808668/

I’m also on Effexor and Xanax to help

Discussion: Tamoxifen and mental health

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: Feb 9, 2023

thanks for the reply @texasduchess @secretwhitepop @sears . Sleep helps alot, that which i've been lacking...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/126594/

basically Effexor never worked for me ... I never felt good on effexor, except ... switched to lexapro, no help, then effexor

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

Support Group: Depression & Anxiety

Posted: Mar 31, 2020

Ok I went and read your posts. Hang in there. It is doable. I tried 17...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/125685/

Only Effexor worked.

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

Support Group: Depression & Anxiety

Posted: Jun 20, 2019

I am tapering off Effexor after 17 years and taking Lexapro at the same time to...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/126054/

I am tapering off Effexor after 17 years ... I know how difficult Effexor's side

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

Support Group: Depression & Anxiety

Posted: Nov 6, 2019

Hi @littlesue and welcome to Connect. Congratulations on taking yourself off of the medication. According to...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/126831/

littlesue are you also currently taking Effexor

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

Support Group: Depression & Anxiety

Posted: Jul 9, 2020

I've been taking Effexor for 14 years, initially prescribed for migraines but my PCP thought there...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/121583/

I've been taking Effexor for 14 years

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

Support Group: Depression & Anxiety

Posted: Jan 31, 2018

Good for you! Not many can wean themselves off Effexor that quickly and be able to...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/126809/

Not many can wean themselves off Effexor

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

Support Group: Depression & Anxiety

Posted: Jun 8, 2020

@babydoll- I agree with jake. I think that you have not tapered slowly enough to avoid...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/124529/

put up with the Zaps or go back on effexor

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

Support Group: Depression & Anxiety

Posted: Mar 9, 2019

Hello sheffieldsmith (@sheffieldsmith) I know this is for informational purposes only… but I saw ur article...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/826778/

ur article how to get off 75mg of Effexor

Discussion: As promised, my successful tapering off Effexor (Venlafaxine)

Support Group: Depression & Anxiety

Posted: Mar 16, 2023

@depressedbutnotdead You are very lucky. One lady here on Connect stopped Effexor abruptly and had a...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1022723/

One lady here on Connect stopped Effexor

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

Support Group: Depression & Anxiety

Posted: Feb 25 9:48pm

Well, that’s reassuring as one positive from Effexor since inflammation is a major trigger for disease...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/699127/

’s reassuring as one positive from Effexor ... primary care doctor to let me wean down efffexor ... ’s extremely difficult getting off Effexor ... numbness I’ve had since getting on the Effexor ... Has anyone been able to get off Effexor

Discussion: Long term effects AFTER withdrawing from Effexor

Support Group: Depression & Anxiety

Posted: Apr 14, 2022

@sadiesmom1 thank you so much for your story here..... you are a very brave human being....

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/121763/

short term usage of the Venlafaxine/Effexor ... me do the taper off of Venlafaxine/Effexor ... go through another taper down with Effexor

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

Support Group: Depression & Anxiety

Posted: Apr 5, 2018

@arachel I am so sorry you are having such a horrible time of it. I am...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/122009/

#39;t know why you are going off the Effexor