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@20gordy “ I will ask my doctor about reducing the amount over time, rather than skipping...

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members here have said when reducing Effexor ... who is putting his patients I need Effexor ... The psychiatrist was also taking Effexor ... for articles that support his/her Effexor

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

Support Group: Depression & Anxiety

Posted: Apr 17, 2020

I’m so sorry to hear what you’re going through - I remember the intensity of the...

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of people who successfully got off Effexor

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

Support Group: Depression & Anxiety

Posted: May 29, 2022

I too feel for your pain and can relate: last fall after taking 150mg Effexor ER...

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relate: last fall after taking 150mg Effexor

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

Support Group: Depression & Anxiety

Posted: Mar 25, 2023

I have been on Effexor XR/Venlafaxine XR for 20 years. I've been on 75 mg per...

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I have been on Effexor XR/Venlafaxine

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

Support Group: Depression & Anxiety

Posted: Jan 30, 2018

Thanks for sharing this. I've been on 150mg for 8 years now. I would like to...

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option my Dr. offered when I took Effexor

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

Support Group: Depression & Anxiety

Posted: Oct 14, 2017

I came across a discussion about Effexor withdrawal, but once I signed up, I can't find...

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I came across a discussion about Effexor

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

Support Group: Depression & Anxiety

Posted: Mar 20, 2018

I have had constant dizziness for 2 years. Have been to over ten doctors in Chicago....

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Have also been told to try effexor or

Discussion: Chronic subjective dizziness

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Posted: Mar 18, 2013

@lindeyt01 May I add my welcome to Mayo Connect. As @pankaj mentioned, you need to be...

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link showing the difference between Effexor ... and Celexa https://www.rxlist.com/effexor_xr_vs_celexa

Discussion: Weaning off Effexor with CBD Oil

Support Group: Depression & Anxiety

Posted: Jan 31, 2021

My blood pressure is elevated and has been since I started taking it. In the past...

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understand the correlation between Effexor

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

Support Group: Depression & Anxiety

Posted: Sep 30, 2019

@mandrake70 for me the insomnia is a symptom of the anxiety/depression as much as it is...

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help me sleep while we wait for the effexor

Discussion: Accepting Your Symptoms

Support Group: Depression & Anxiety

Posted: Sep 24, 2019

Geesh Chris - You have a LOT to deal with!!! I was on Nortriptyline almost 3...

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horrific brain zaps when tapering off Effexor

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Posted: Feb 12, 2020

I agree! Some docs are aware of withdrawal issues, but too many aren’t. Since the half...

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Since the half life of Effexor is so

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

Support Group: Depression & Anxiety

Posted: Sep 27, 2020

@merpreb - thank you for asking. I had multiple physical symptoms (back pain, indigestion, burning sensations)...

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Now, after introducing the Effexor,

Discussion: Combining FOUR anti-depressants. What do you think?

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Posted: Feb 20, 2019

I especially appreciated your advice. Due to dangerously low blood sodium levels my PCP removed me...

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sodium levels my PCP removed me from effexor

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

Support Group: Depression & Anxiety

Posted: Sep 25, 2018

Thank you for such a thought out response. You are right. After my hysterectomy over 30...

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I’ve been on Effexor for over 10 years

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Posted: Mar 22 10:50am

Hi medication girl. I'll give my 2 cents worth as an effexor taker for 16 years...

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#39;ll give my 2 cents worth as an effexor

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

Support Group: Depression & Anxiety

Posted: May 6, 2020

Hi, there, shaker1956. Everybody is so different, obviously. But your doctor should be able to stage...

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Effexor does have a lot of possible

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Posted: Aug 25, 2018

I've been on Effexor 150xr for about two years, after many other drugs failed. Before taking...

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I've been on Effexor 150xr for about

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

Support Group: Depression & Anxiety

Posted: Apr 4, 2018

@dbrown72 I’m sorry you feel so awful, I’m not there yet but will be shortly. Good...

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weaning off Venaflexine 150mg (generic Effexor

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

Support Group: Depression & Anxiety

Posted: Jul 11, 2018

@grandma @sabrina- I totally agree with you grandma. Although doctors know more than we do they...

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I weaned very slowly off of effexor

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

Support Group: Depression & Anxiety

Posted: Dec 20, 2018