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@marleneace Good morning! Nice to meet you, too. Please know that what I say and do...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/123859/

First, Effexor in any form has HORRIBLE

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

Support Group: Depression & Anxiety

Posted: Dec 13, 2018

@kgoller “I don't know if I can stick it out any longer.” You shouldn’t try and...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/125629/

Go back on Effexor to where your not

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

Support Group: Depression & Anxiety

Posted: Jun 2, 2019

I feel for you! I was fine for about 3 and a half months after my...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/125321/

I did not want to go back on Effexor

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

Support Group: Depression & Anxiety

Posted: May 5, 2019

I've been waking up crying lately too. After having horrible nightmares. I'm down to about 66...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/124903/

I'm down to about 66 mg of effexor

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

Support Group: Depression & Anxiety

Posted: Apr 16, 2019

I’m so glad to have found this forum! I’m in week 3 of no Effexor. I...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/121771/

I’m in week 3 of no Effexor.

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

Support Group: Depression & Anxiety

Posted: Apr 9, 2018

I am so happy I found this group..I have been asking different psychiatrists..even my current one..2...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/121734/

tapered off...worked great...got on Effexor

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

Support Group: Depression & Anxiety

Posted: Mar 29, 2018

Online sources I have found (because you are correct; doctors don't know much about this, though...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/982064/

I was on Effexor 75 mg for many years

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

Support Group: Depression & Anxiety

Posted: Dec 17, 2023

@dixie66 I have to agree with some of the other responses, that your moving too fast....

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/123506/

story short, after decreasing the Effexor ... anyone who is trying to come off their Effexor

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

Support Group: Depression & Anxiety

Posted: Oct 2, 2018

Hello @poisonivy & to the group as well! I am happy to say I am completely...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/121748/

completely off of the poison drug effexor ... I was on Effexor 150 mg since 2008 when ... decided to take the addictive drug effexor

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

Support Group: Depression & Anxiety

Posted: Apr 4, 2018

Hello, this is my first time posting, in a effort to gain some insight, as i'm...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/126174/

then cipralex(didn't work), then effexor ... where i'm on a subclinical dose of effexor ... is it possible to live without effexor

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

Support Group: Depression & Anxiety

Posted: Jan 17, 2020

@aober I have to apologize from time to time to my wife about my shortness and...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/121406/

I tried Effexor a number of years ago ... to Wellbutrin while I tapered off Effexor

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

Support Group: Depression & Anxiety

Posted: Nov 26, 2017

Hello, please would you be kind enough to read my reply to ‘babyskyann123’ as this is...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1170558/

specific drugs - including venlafaxine (effexor

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

Support Group: Depression & Anxiety

Posted: Nov 9 9:11am

Hello @lisalucier Yes the six weeks preceding going off effexor were very bad. Some of the...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/121961/

the six weeks preceding going off effexor

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

Support Group: Depression & Anxiety

Posted: May 15, 2018

John, I am right there with you. I am usually the one giving the kindness/help. However...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/193654/

the antidepressant from he'll, effexor

Discussion: How sharing kindness can make you healthier & happier

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Posted: Mar 22, 2018

Hi, @regionrat -- we are glad you found this site, too. Welcome to Mayo Clinic Connect....

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/122789/

turkey stop from the venlafaxine (Effexor

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

Support Group: Depression & Anxiety

Posted: Aug 4, 2018

Docs can be flippant about prescribing meds. And some docs think the only reason you’re seeing...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/126239/

I’ve been off Effexor for almost one

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

Support Group: Depression & Anxiety

Posted: Jan 29, 2020

Maybe the book "The Anti-Depressant Solution" might help. Written by Dr. Joseph Glenmullen, who has spent...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/641618/

helping people discontinue Zoloft, Effexor

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

Support Group: Depression & Anxiety

Posted: Oct 3, 2021

That vacation house sounds like a plan. I am hearing that people are trying to figure...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/993765/

I am on Effexor x2 every morning.

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Posted: Jan 8 10:36am

Thank you! I have seen that as a treatment option in my research. After 7 months...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1078467/

she was not opposed but felt that Effexor

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Posted: May 31 12:50pm

I am so grateful for this discussion board, but so sorry to hear of everyone’s difficulties...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/620754/

everyone’s difficulties tapering off of Effexor

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

Support Group: Depression & Anxiety

Posted: Jul 27, 2021