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I understand completely. Still trying to get completely off Lexapro ( on 12 yrs ) Down...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/843114/

Where are you with dosing your Effexor

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

Support Group: Depression & Anxiety

Posted: Apr 14, 2023

Hello, I am Bright Wings. I have been active here at mayo clinic connect since last...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/148840/

cold turkey when withdrawing from effexor

Discussion: Cerebellar Stroke - experience/treatment/recovery

Support Group: Stroke & Cerebrovascular Diseases

Posted: Apr 27, 2019

Thank you for sharing! My dad passed away a year ago, March. Ever since then I...

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anxiety - but I also was weening off Effexor

Discussion: Recently started Bupropion (Wellbutrin)

Support Group: Depression & Anxiety

Posted: Jul 6, 2019

I have been on 300mg of Effexor XR for on and off 16 years and I...

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I have been on 300mg of Effexor XR for

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

Support Group: Depression & Anxiety

Posted: Nov 17, 2018

I was on effexor wellbutrin abilify clonapin/ lorazepam and cymbalta over the course of 15+ years....

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I was on effexor wellbutrin abilify

Discussion: Does CBD oil help you with your depression and/or anxiety?

Support Group: Depression & Anxiety

Posted: Nov 23, 2018

@sharonlou So sorry to hear about the issues you are having with your eyes. I am...

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I am in the process of reducing Effexor ... I've been on Effexor for more years ... After 1 year of being on the Effexor

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

Support Group: Depression & Anxiety

Posted: Feb 20, 2019

Hello, take heart my friend. I am not a stroke survivor! I am a stroke thriver!...

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getting off of an antidepressant, Effexor

Discussion: Cerebellar Stroke - experience/treatment/recovery

Support Group: Stroke & Cerebrovascular Diseases

Posted: Jun 12, 2019

I was put on heart meds called metoprolol to bring my heart rate down. If I...

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would of been this hard to come off of effexor

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

Support Group: Depression & Anxiety

Posted: May 30, 2019

I hear you. What I’ve been doing to my best to stay in a routine and...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/230768/

anxiety that comes with weening off Effexor

Discussion: Anxiety and Depression: I just want to feel normal again.

Support Group: Depression & Anxiety

Posted: May 26, 2019

So good to hear a positive post. Have been taking Effexor/Wellbutrin combo for migraines for ten...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/124035/

Have been taking Effexor/Wellbutrin

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

Support Group: Depression & Anxiety

Posted: Dec 27, 2018

Started catching up with posts after 2 weeks in hospital due to effexor withdrawal. That was...

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posts after 2 weeks in hospital due to effexor

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

Support Group: Depression & Anxiety

Posted: Feb 20, 2020

I have been weaning myself off of Effexor for the last six weeks. I have been...

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I have been weaning myself off of Effexor

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

Support Group: Depression & Anxiety

Posted: Dec 18, 2019

@aspapla, I'm tagging a few other members like @mntwin @dick61 @sandyrob @lisman1408 @mec2022 @thseabreze @jdriver @bluebird70...

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was also given the option to take Effexor

Discussion: Tamoxifen and mental health

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: Feb 8, 2023

I have been tapering down from 150 mg of Effexor after several weeks at 37.5 mg.,...

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been tapering down from 150 mg of Effexor

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

Support Group: Depression & Anxiety

Posted: Nov 23, 2021

@nathan5 Hey there Nathan, Would you mind sharing how you tapered? When I worked the closer...

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this problem since you first started Effexor

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

Support Group: Depression & Anxiety

Posted: May 5, 2019

Everything IS going to be ok. You are still the you that you were before this...

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Deciding for ME to go off Effexor after

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

Support Group: Depression & Anxiety

Posted: Apr 28, 2019

I'm grateful just to be reading positive posts here on this forum! I'm having ups and...

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with the waves of withdrawal from effexor

Discussion: Gratitude Discussion Group

Support Group: Just Want to Talk

Posted: Sep 10, 2019

@christin1 @farmboy Good Morning, I know what you mean by 'trying to explain' how you feel...

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monthly feelings AND dealing with the Effexor

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

Support Group: Depression & Anxiety

Posted: Apr 16, 2019

Thanks for the encouragement. It seems things are getting brighter and lighter. Probably accomplished more in...

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hasn't been that long without effexor

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

Support Group: Depression & Anxiety

Posted: Mar 9, 2020

I have been taking ambien 10mg and melatonian for a number of years. I have struggled...

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took months for me to wean myself off effexor

Discussion: Weaning off zolpidem (Ambien)

Support Group: Sleep Health

Posted: Sep 6, 2018