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I was diagnosed two years ago but never had violent episodes I just tried to jump...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1301586/

episodes I also have been tapering off Venlafaxine

Discussion: Has anyone dealt with REM Behavior Disorder (RBD )

Support Group: Aging Well

Posted: May 11, 2025

I’m off the Venlafaxine and so far I’m feeling better and better, I am monitored closely...

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I’m off the Venlafaxine and so far I

Discussion: Psychiatric Medications are Killing Me.

Support Group: Mental Health

Posted: Sep 4, 2024

I started anti depressants in August 1999. Started on Paxil, then Zoloft eventually changing to Effexor...

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stopped (after stepping down dosage) Venlafaxine

Discussion: Long term effects AFTER withdrawing from Effexor

Support Group: Depression & Anxiety

Posted: May 19, 2021

@james46 Thank you for your message. I have told my family what is happening to me...

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I caused all this by going off the Venlafaxine

Discussion: Why don’t anxiety meds work for me?

Support Group: Depression & Anxiety

Posted: Apr 20, 2025

Make sure you get on Venlafaxine 37.5 mg. It takes care of the hot flashes in...

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Make sure you get on Venlafaxine 37.5

Discussion: Dr Mark Scholz/PCRI

Support Group: Prostate Cancer

Posted: Nov 28, 2024

I tried all of the above meds unsuccessfully, made me feel loopy. Just started Venlafaxine and...

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Just started Venlafaxine and very good

Discussion: Neuropathy: Anyone have any experience with gabapentin?

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Posted: Oct 28, 2023

Well, it may have had a little something to do with the Ozzy Concert at Treasure...

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. :-) They put me on Venlafaxine

Discussion: Do you regret having had a prostatectomy vs. radiation, or vice-versa?

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Posted: Jul 28, 2025

Hi, @sady - since you mentioned that venlafaxine (Effexor) has been helpful, I wanted to invite...

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, @sady - since you mentioned that venlafaxine

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

Support Group: Depression & Anxiety

Posted: Jan 20, 2020

Hi, @ainsleigh -- I've moved your post here about your feelings about reading about problems Mayo...

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Connect members have posted related to venlafaxine

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

Support Group: Depression & Anxiety

Posted: Jun 4, 2018

Hello, Today is the 5th day after dose of Venlafaxine was cut in half. OMG I...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/121324/

Today is the 5th day after dose of Venlafaxine

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

Support Group: Depression & Anxiety

Posted: Nov 14, 2017

I tried both of those SSRIs. Venlafaxine produced sleepless nights. Paroxetine also affected sleep but not...

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Venlafaxine produced sleepless nights

Discussion: How did you reduce hot flashes from Orgovyx?

Support Group: Prostate Cancer

Posted: Jan 19, 2025

About Lupron: I would like to hear from others 1) how long do the hot flashes...

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antidepressant from Sertraline to Venlafaxine

Discussion: Stage 4 prostate cancer treatment options

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Posted: Jul 6, 2022

Hi, @wandasophia - since your post was about CBD oil for depression, I moved it here...

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effects from having tapered off the venlafaxine

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

Support Group: Depression & Anxiety

Posted: Feb 12, 2020

Hi all, There has been a lot of discussion in this thread about tapering off and...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/121442/

Abrupt discontinuation of venlafaxine ... “Cold turkey” discontinuation of venlafaxine ... play a major role in our response to venlafaxine ... metabolizer status may not respond to venlafaxine ... could explain lack of response to venlafaxine

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

Support Group: Depression & Anxiety

Posted: Dec 22, 2017

Thank you for the recommendation. I will read the book. I have never had anxiety before....

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1017869/

developed anxiety when I discontinued Venlafaxine ... up and surprise, surprise, starting Venlafaxine

Discussion: I'm Tired and Don't Want To Go On

Support Group: Mental Health

Posted: Feb 18, 2024

Unfortunately Lunesta did not work for me. In fact it kept me up all night despite...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1016953/

course my provider just restarted venlafaxine