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I am currently on day 3 of not taking Effexor anymore. I did a taper over...

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am currently on day 3 of not taking Effexor ... honestly I just wanted to be off of Effexor

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

Support Group: Depression & Anxiety

Posted: Jan 31 1:04am

Well tomorrow will be my first day of week 4 without any Effexor and I’m still...

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my first day of week 4 without any Effexor

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

Support Group: Depression & Anxiety

Posted: Sep 11, 2018

I guess it’s just my nature, but I just cannot allow myself to sink into depression....

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antipressents - Lexapro for years, and now Effexor

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Posted: Nov 13, 2023

I also have dealt with Anxiety most of my life. My doctor put me on Lorazapam....

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if that could be withdrawal.I am on Effexor

Discussion: What is your anxiety like?

Support Group: Depression & Anxiety

Posted: Dec 2, 2019

I was on Effexor for six years when my primary care physician asked me if I...

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I was on Effexor for six years when

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

Support Group: Depression & Anxiety

Posted: Jun 1, 2021

Louisa I have been on Effexor for about 2 years. The side affects I have experienced...

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Louisa I have been on Effexor for about

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

Support Group: Depression & Anxiety

Posted: Jun 9, 2018

@farmboy Good Morning! I am so sad to read about how you are feeling. I know...

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you have had a rough time with the Effexor

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

Support Group: Depression & Anxiety

Posted: Mar 28, 2019

Thanks for the reply. I don't think I'm afraid of brain zaps but I'm terrified of...

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been on Prozac but I did wean off Effexor

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Support Group: Depression & Anxiety

Posted: Sep 15, 2013

so glad to find other to talk with. I had been on Effexor XR off and...

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I had been on Effexor XR off and on

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

Support Group: Mental Health

Posted: Jun 10 2:55pm

@brightwings I had been on 75 mg for about 6 weeks before I attempted to wean...

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I realize now that the effexor was certainly ... people go through far worse than stupid effexor

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

Support Group: Depression & Anxiety

Posted: Apr 17, 2019

, Dear Mrs M, or anyone. I could really use some Help! i am desperate to...

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Finally I went onto Effexor going thru ... for 5-7 years after Ivswitched from Effexor

Discussion: Side effects of Pristiq

Support Group: Depression & Anxiety

Posted: Jan 25, 2013

Hey there Alispalmer. This drug is definetely a horrible one to get off. I was on...

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So my new Doc put me back on Effexor

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

Support Group: Depression & Anxiety

Posted: Aug 7, 2018

It's @tennesseegirl. I haven't posted anything in awhile. For those of you who have followed my...

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1/4 of a 75 mg tab of Effexor from 3

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

Support Group: Depression & Anxiety

Posted: Jul 8, 2018

Hi all. I've been on 37.5 for only 8 months, was on Celexa 17 years before...

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anxiety), so was switched to generic Effexor

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

Support Group: Depression & Anxiety

Posted: Jun 10, 2018

Fourth day into the new dosage of 25mg. Yesterday I was a little concerned because I’ve...

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Google” and it looks like Effexor has

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

Support Group: Depression & Anxiety

Posted: Feb 16, 2020

@wsh66 I have read yours and other's posts on Gene sight testing. I went to a...

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because I have been sooo sick coming off Effexor

Discussion: Depression: What treatment can I try after so many years?

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Posted: Jun 1, 2020

I thought I was going through an overly gradual tapering when I weaned off effexor from...

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gradual tapering when I weaned off effexor

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

Support Group: Depression & Anxiety

Posted: May 19, 2020

This is by no means a definitive list, but here are some reasons why people quit...

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here are some reasons why people quit Effexor

Discussion: Long term effects AFTER withdrawing from Effexor

Support Group: Depression & Anxiety

Posted: Oct 17, 2023

Ok question. Who are you seeing to withdrawal from Effexor? Ur normal pcp doctor? Which I...

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are you seeing to withdrawal from Effexor

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

Support Group: Depression & Anxiety

Posted: Mar 29, 2023

@bd1323 Good Morning, Please do not take that attitude of just getting it over with. Withdrawal...

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medical field, but I've been on Effexor

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

Support Group: Depression & Anxiety

Posted: May 31, 2019