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Hello - I have been taking Effexor for nearly 20 years, got up to 225 mg...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/122510/

Hello - I have been taking Effexor for ... But never again Effexor.

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

Support Group: Depression & Anxiety

Posted: Jul 10, 2018

@BrightCloud Trying to taper by skipping days means that the levels of Effexor in your body...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/124168/

skipping days means that the levels of Effexor ... drink all of it. "Venlafaxine (Effexor

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

Support Group: Depression & Anxiety

Posted: Jan 13, 2019

Hello thisismarilynnb. I am so sorry for all that you are dealing with. I am 75,...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/743545/

and I am trying to wean myself from Effexor

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

Support Group: Depression & Anxiety

Posted: Aug 30, 2022

Today marked day 20 of effexor free. Also no ambien, which is great since I was...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/125374/

Today marked day 20 of effexor free.

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

Support Group: Depression & Anxiety

Posted: May 7, 2019

I really need support here, I have a MRSA infection so I can’t take Effexor with...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/123570/

have a MRSA infection so I can’t take Effexor

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

Support Group: Depression & Anxiety

Posted: Oct 14, 2018

I am so sick and was forced to quit cold turkey. My situation is bad. I...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/123518/

I have been taking Effexor for about

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

Support Group: Depression & Anxiety

Posted: Oct 6, 2018

@sadiesmom what a great accomplishment to get off these drugs. I know it must have been...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/121831/

who is on some of these drugs, not Effexor

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

Support Group: Depression & Anxiety

Posted: Apr 20, 2018

@nicolejewel this is very interesting to me! I’ve been off Effexor or over 2 months now....

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/121719/

I’ve been off Effexor or over 2 months

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

Support Group: Depression & Anxiety

Posted: Mar 26, 2018

I'm sorry to hear that, what a crazy ride! I have started to feel so much...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/863798/

Effexor and SSRN's make your cortisol

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

Support Group: Mental Health

Posted: May 21, 2023

in reply to @simon007 Thank you for your post. I am now taking 37.5 mg of...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/941249/

I am now taking 37.5 mg of Effexor,

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

Support Group: Depression & Anxiety

Posted: Oct 3, 2023

Hi I’ve weaned off Effexor 3/months ago. I thought I was fine and 2 months after...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/719850/

Hi I’ve weaned off Effexor 3/months

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

Support Group: Depression & Anxiety

Posted: Jun 21, 2022

Hello @intendtorecover and welcome to Mayo Clinic Connect. I am very sorry to read about your...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/744691/

as-promised-my-successful-tapering-off-effexor-venlafaxine

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

Support Group: Depression & Anxiety

Posted: Sep 2, 2022

Thank you for the article. I’m stuck in a negative feedback loop caused in no small...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/263260/

feedback loop caused in no small part by Effexor

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

Support Group: Depression & Anxiety

Posted: Nov 4, 2019

Hi @cleaview3, I would like to add my welcome to Connect along with @lisalucier and other...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/121593/

I've never taken Effexor XR 150 but

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

Support Group: Depression & Anxiety

Posted: Feb 1, 2018

I don’t think Effexor should be prescribed anymore. I’m not looking forward to these side effects...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/841933/

I don’t think Effexor should be prescribed

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

Support Group: Depression & Anxiety

Posted: Apr 12, 2023

I don't know your specific drug but my experience getting off ATIVAN taught me to reduce...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/179020/

In clinical studies with Effexor XR,

Discussion: venlafaxine xr withdrawal Please help

Support Group: Depression & Anxiety

Posted: Dec 22, 2017

Harrison 1775 , Hi . I wondered what this was (Hypnic jerk). I get them as...

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I get them as a result of VEN / EFFEXOR

Discussion: Delayed onset of withdrawal symptoms from Effexor XR

Support Group: Depression & Anxiety

Posted: Nov 16, 2023

I had terrible time finding an antidepressant. Migraines, severe fatigue, hunger in the extreme. so SSRIs...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1058656/

Venlafaxene (Effexor) was great for

Discussion: Sertraline, 25 mg has has terrible side effects going on week 8. why?

Support Group: Depression & Anxiety

Posted: Apr 28 8:36am

I am holding steady (more or less) at 25mg tablets twice per day for now. Because...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1127044/

Because I have tried twice to stop Effexor

Discussion: Withdrawal from antidepressants

Support Group: Depression & Anxiety

Posted: Aug 19 7:46pm

Hi All! UPDATE...……... Starting week 2 of my reduced dosage of Effexor. As a reminder, I...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/124898/

Starting week 2 of my reduced dosage of Effexor ... but I am thinking it MAY NOT BE the Effexor

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

Support Group: Depression & Anxiety

Posted: Apr 16, 2019