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Hi Jen. I'm so sorry to hear what you are going through! Here is some information...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/69559/

medicine that contains venlafaxine (Effexor

Discussion: Side effects of Pristiq

Support Group: Depression & Anxiety

Posted: Apr 27, 2015

Hi, @fussellp -- welcome to Mayo Clinic Connect. I think you will find quite a few...

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ill when coming off of venlafaxine (Effexor

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

Support Group: Depression & Anxiety

Posted: Apr 25, 2018

Thanks for sharing. I do eat many of the foods you have listed but I know...

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tapering off cymbalta which is similar to Effexor

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

Support Group: Mental Health

Posted: May 22, 2023

This may sound stupid but why do you (and others) want to quit? Is there a...

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I've been taking Effexor for over

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

Support Group: Depression & Anxiety

Posted: Nov 13, 2023

I do make sure I eat well also. I take multi vitamin and omega 3 fish...

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I plan to be completely off of Effexor

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

Support Group: Depression & Anxiety

Posted: Feb 19, 2018

Before COVID, I'd struggled with depression and anxiety and only ever tried SSRIs. And after COVID,...

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I finally tried Effexor which is an

Discussion: Anyone using medication for COVID-related anxiety and/or depression?

Support Group: Post-COVID Recovery & COVID-19

Posted: Mar 17 10:50am

I feel your pain. I am currently in week 42 of trying to wean from Effexor...

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in week 42 of trying to wean from Effexor

Discussion: Coming Off Effexor: How long can I expect symptoms to last?

Support Group: Depression & Anxiety

Posted: Mar 24, 2023

@lilmac44 I never realized how fortunate I was that Effexor didn't work for me. I hope...

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realized how fortunate I was that Effexor

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

Support Group: Depression & Anxiety

Posted: Jan 27, 2018

@kaoru1106 I am not a medical professional, but does sound like you have withdrawn too fast....

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as long as a year to withdraw from Effexor

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

Support Group: Depression & Anxiety

Posted: Jun 24, 2018

May I suggest reading the book "The Anti-Depressant Solution" by Dr. JosephGlenmullen. Dr. Glenmullen has 30+...

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experience helping people discontinue Effexor

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

Support Group: Depression & Anxiety

Posted: Sep 16, 2021

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And now we tried prozac effexor Lexapro

Discussion: 150-200 mg of zoloft

Support Group: Depression & Anxiety

Posted: Apr 12, 2023

I have been on Effexor 150mg for anxiety for about 16 years and Klonopin (.5 -...

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I have been on Effexor 150mg for anxiety

Discussion: Tapering off clonazepam (Klonopin, Rivotril)

Support Group: Depression & Anxiety

Posted: Jan 6, 2019

Yup, it does blow. My original doctor retired and I have been stuck with two new...

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Not back to effexor.

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

Support Group: Depression & Anxiety

Posted: Oct 25, 2018

Hi when u went of Effexor did u experience any serious withdrawal effects afterwards. i weaned...

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Hi when u went of Effexor did u experience

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

Support Group: Depression & Anxiety

Posted: Apr 21, 2023

I have been able to do a great many things, build companies, get married, have four...

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I also take massive quantities of Effexor

Discussion: Medication for Bipolar: Can a person heal from bipolar?

Support Group: Mental Health

Posted: Jul 17, 2023

I asked my doctor about Ativan, and she said absolutely not. You are correct: your symptoms...

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Effexor, with all its side effects,

Discussion: HELP Please! Reinstate Effexor or bridge with Prozac?

Support Group: Depression & Anxiety

Posted: Dec 6, 2023

Hi All! I got this article today about Fibro and Cymbalta. FYI....I am also involved in...

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people who are trying to come off Effexor

Discussion: Fibromyalgia: How do you cope?

Support Group: Fibromyalgia

Posted: Mar 12, 2019

Hi, @dissidentdaughter -- I'm really sorry to hear about the chronic pain you have developed. That...

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completed their taper off of venlafaxine (Effexor

Discussion: Long term effects AFTER withdrawing from Effexor

Support Group: Depression & Anxiety

Posted: Aug 4, 2018

Hey mamacita, Thank You for your kind words and thoughts. I am Doing better, I make...

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I wanted to go off the effexor myself ... He gave me 2 more weeks of the effexor

Discussion: Adults On The Autism Spectrum

Support Group: Autism (ASD)

Posted: Oct 18, 2018

Thought I would something up here, hopefully can benefit someone. Went onto venlafaxine as a change...

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Specialist suggested switching to Effexor ... same comment from doctors regards Effexor

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

Support Group: Depression & Anxiety

Posted: Aug 25, 2018