Effexor – search | You searched for comments

To narrow your search, try adding quotation marks around phrases.

Search tips

Search by keywords or complete phrases.
To narrow your search, try adding quotation marks around phrases.
Example: "predictable behavior" will narrow the search results to only include content that has the exact phrase "predictable behavior" in it.

3,375 total results

Comments (3,254)

I haven't posted in a while..need to reach out for support.. i've been off effexor and...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/126590/

out for support.. i've been off effexor ... the initial 2 weeks withdrawal from effexor ... sleep.., but since a few days off effexor

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

Support Group: Depression & Anxiety

Posted: Mar 30, 2020

I have GAD too and am getting treated for it myself. I am scared to take...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/871648/

Medicines in the same class as EFFEXOR

Discussion: Not sure what's causing brain fog, anxiety, hormonal imbalance?

Support Group: Autoimmune Diseases

Posted: Jun 3, 2023

You may be tapering too quickly; the taper to 0 from 37.5 is large. I'm no...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/122821/

some experience while getting off Effexor

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

Support Group: Depression & Anxiety

Posted: Aug 12, 2018

Saw this info about an Effexor tapering kit (New Schientist 7/7/17); I have no affiliation with...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/123126/

Saw this info about an Effexor tapering

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

Support Group: Depression & Anxiety

Posted: Aug 31, 2018

You acknowledge that you need to replace the Paxil you were taking for depression and anxiety—but...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/695258/

of course, it seems that quitting Effexor

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

Support Group: Depression & Anxiety

Posted: Apr 1, 2022

Today let's celebrate our wins! It sounds like many of us are experiencing some great times,...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/124024/

I'm stable on 75 mg of effexor.

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

Support Group: Depression & Anxiety

Posted: Dec 25, 2018

Good morning and welcome @dickgray. Years ago I was prescribed Prozac. A friend of mine was...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/123935/

PhD How are you doing with stopping Effexor

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

Support Group: Depression & Anxiety

Posted: Dec 19, 2018

Thanks for your reply and for going to the trouble of explaining your own and unique...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/126775/

that I have little to dread about, effexor

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

Support Group: Depression & Anxiety

Posted: May 19, 2020

I know this is really old... I've been off of my effexor (that I took for...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/126333/

I've been off of my effexor (that

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

Support Group: Depression & Anxiety

Posted: Feb 18, 2020

I have really gotten a lot of info from this group on stopping Effexor. I have...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/124932/

of info from this group on stopping Effexor

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

Support Group: Depression & Anxiety

Posted: Apr 17, 2019

I have had anxiety on and off all my life. I am 70 now and still...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/245647/

compassionate new young Doctor put me on Effexor

Discussion: Has anybody successfully tapered off of lorazepam (Ativan)?

Support Group: Depression & Anxiety

Posted: Jan 21, 2020

Hi there... did you slowly ween yourself off? I was completely med free for 6 months...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/126517/

make up the active ingredients in Effexor

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

Support Group: Depression & Anxiety

Posted: Mar 16, 2020

@youngsally Good Morning, Thanks for your post. My story is a bit similar as far as...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/123200/

help me when I start to come off the Effexor

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

Support Group: Depression & Anxiety

Posted: Sep 5, 2018

Mom is doing well. My brother and I talk about how best to ease mom into...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/125189/

when my dad passed away (during my Effexor

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

Support Group: Depression & Anxiety

Posted: Apr 28, 2019

Checking in on day 5 effexor free. I have been vigilant about taking benadryl and ibuprofen...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/125088/

Checking in on day 5 effexor free.

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

Support Group: Depression & Anxiety

Posted: Apr 23, 2019

@saku A friend gave me a Breast Cancer "Dammit" Doll after I was diagnosed the second...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/124438/

I wonder if there is an Effexor &#34

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

Support Group: Depression & Anxiety

Posted: Mar 2, 2019

Hello @debravalentina Welcome to our group! I have no doubt you will find lots and lots...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/236351/

I am going through tapering of Effexor

Discussion: Weaning off Effexor with CBD Oil

Support Group: Depression & Anxiety

Posted: May 13, 2019

I've been diagnosed with fibromyalgia. About 4 years ago things in my life just started falling...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/261309/

medications such as neurontin, tramadol, effexor

Discussion: Depression: Handling Ups and Downs in Marriage and other relationships

Support Group: Depression & Anxiety

Posted: May 7, 2019

Hi, I'm so glad to hear that you've successfully tapered down this med. Can I please...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/978017/

I have been on Effexor XR 37.5 for almost

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

Support Group: Depression & Anxiety

Posted: Dec 10, 2023

Hi- my daughter reminded me that it’s not my fault my brain chemistry is what it...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/644378/

effort to transition to Wellbutrin from Effexor

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

Support Group: Depression & Anxiety

Posted: Oct 12, 2021