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I was on it for a year and it stopped working and caused extreme anxiety. I...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/876887/

tragic loss before weaning off and the effexor

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

Support Group: Depression & Anxiety

Posted: Jun 12, 2023

Thank you. Can you please describe the "brain zaps?" On a few occasions I have thought...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1028122/

MD, encouraged me to get off of the Effexor

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

Support Group: Depression & Anxiety

Posted: Mar 5 1:17pm

Hi Robin!…my sister had a lot of similar issues to you. She went to a doctor...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/780401/

the one I am on is Effexor time released

Discussion: If you're living without a hip like me, please reach out to me.....

Support Group: Bones, Joints & Muscles

Posted: Dec 3, 2022

I appreciate your taking the time to share how your psychiatrist aimed to help you via...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1002106/

not obtaining anything positive from Effexor

Discussion: Tapering Effexor but giving up

Support Group: Depression & Anxiety

Posted: Jan 22 6:11pm

I had terrible menopausal symptoms (hot flashes, irritability, etc). My gyno prescribed 37.5 mg. I now...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/924687/

while to realize it is related to Effexor

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

Support Group: Depression & Anxiety

Posted: Sep 5, 2023

Hi. I transitioned from Effexor to Pristiq, another form of effexor supposed to metabolize better.So no...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/121265/

I transitioned from Effexor to Pristiq ... , another form of effexor supposed to

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

Support Group: Depression & Anxiety

Posted: Aug 8, 2017

I hear you....I started the weaning off process back in October. My dr. transitioned me to...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/121708/

The effects of Effexor and the weaning ... blaming it on the withdrawal of the Effexor

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

Support Group: Depression & Anxiety

Posted: Mar 25, 2018

Hey there. I am going through a similar process as well. Lexapro and Zoloft did nothing...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/849404/

I started Effexor, but similarly to ... I quickly got back on Effexor and started

Discussion: Anyone similar? Overactive nervous system after many med changes

Support Group: Depression & Anxiety

Posted: Apr 25, 2023

Hello @njb124 and welcome to Mayo Clinic Connect. You have posted your concern about using both...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/671639/

posted your concern about using both Effexor

Discussion: My psychiatrist is having me take Effexor and Cymbalta together.

Support Group: Depression & Anxiety

Posted: Jan 17, 2022

Hi I was put on Effexor years ago I’m a disabled vet and go to the...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/122446/

Hi I was put on Effexor years ago I’

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

Support Group: Depression & Anxiety

Posted: Jun 30, 2018

Back to thinking... effexor is the least of my problems at this point. I was just...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/198047/

effexor is the least of my problems

Discussion: Adults On The Autism Spectrum

Support Group: Autism (ASD)

Posted: Oct 11, 2018

I've been taking 37.5 mg also, having tapered down from 150 mg years ago (I think...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/123030/

ago (I think I've been taking Effexor

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

Support Group: Depression & Anxiety

Posted: Aug 22, 2018

I’m so thankful I started reading this. I’ve been taking 75 mg of Effexor for 13...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/121293/

I’ve been taking 75 mg of Effexor for

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

Support Group: Depression & Anxiety

Posted: Oct 21, 2017

I mentioned that I would ask my doctor about a tapering schedule, and his conclusion was...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/844636/

my pharmacist yesterday about the Effexor

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

Support Group: Depression & Anxiety

Posted: Apr 17, 2023

"Sometimes, even if you are slow and deliberate when weaning yourself off an antidepressant, you still...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/123128/

work on someone who's been off Effexor

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

Support Group: Depression & Anxiety

Posted: Sep 1, 2018

As I've commented in other posts, I was on Effexor XR for way too many years....

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/950601/

commented in other posts, I was on Effexor

Discussion: Long term effects AFTER withdrawing from Effexor

Support Group: Depression & Anxiety

Posted: Oct 20, 2023

@texasdutchess. I'm on my cell and tried to paste a link to the Effexor hotline. It...

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cell and tried to paste a link to the Effexor

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

Support Group: Depression & Anxiety

Posted: Dec 16, 2018

A year ago I started taking my 75 mg Effexor every other day. I had no...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/125406/

year ago I started taking my 75 mg Effexor

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

Support Group: Depression & Anxiety

Posted: May 10, 2019

@mommapsych Thanks so much for your replies! I copied them as I tend to forget details...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/124804/

medication as they are weaning off of Effexor

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

Support Group: Depression & Anxiety

Posted: Apr 10, 2019

I second that, please go slow, withdrawal on day 5-8 were bad for me. I’m still...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/124582/

I’m still Effexor free, it will be 2

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

Support Group: Depression & Anxiety

Posted: Mar 13, 2019