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Hi everyone. I am currently on Venlafaxine anti depresant which i have been on for the...

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I am currently on Venlafaxine anti depresant ... When i cut down on Venlafaxine i have

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

Support Group: Depression & Anxiety

Posted: Jan 1, 2019

Hello, this is my first time here. I am Pat in Maryland. I will be speaking...

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plan to tell her I want to get off Venlafaxine

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

Support Group: Depression & Anxiety

Posted: Aug 10, 2020

@azsingularity I understand as I also am terrified of developing PD or LBD It has been...

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complications I am convinced long term Venlafaxine

Discussion: My husband has REM sleep behavior disorder (RBD)

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Posted: Nov 20, 2025

@jeanne51 Unfortunately, the damage is done. I had no help or input from anyone. I was...

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I tried to restart the Venlafaxine and

Discussion: I have been in Clonazepam 0.5mg TID for 18 years

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Posted: Apr 8, 2025

I wish I could remember (suffer from CRS), it was about 2 years ago, but, my...

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SSRIs come to mind like Venlafaxine

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Posted: Jan 18, 2025

@sandij it's a good idea because while we the patients know how venlafaxine effects us, there...

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because while we the patients know how venlafaxine

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

Support Group: Depression & Anxiety

Posted: Feb 6, 2019

Yes, that’s what my new neurologist wrote on my paper , he didn’t tell me that...

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antidepressant I’ve been on for years is Venlafaxine ... Dr thought it best to go back to Venlafaxine

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Posted: May 26, 2024

Hi there! Sorry to hear that you're not feeling well :( I've used Bupropion a few...

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I was on Venlafaxine/ Effexor 300 mg ... suggested adding Bupropion to the Venlafaxine ... but it was also in combination with Venlafaxine

Discussion: Anyone experience severe side effects increasing Bupronion dosage.

Support Group: Depression & Anxiety

Posted: Jun 24, 2024

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I hate taking venlafaxine.

Discussion: Restarting meds: Did your anti-depressant work the 2nd time around?

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Posted: May 7, 2023

Hi 4cat, I noticed that you wanted to post the URL to research. You will be...

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- The anti-inflammatory effects of venlafaxine

Discussion: Long term effects AFTER withdrawing from Effexor

Support Group: Depression & Anxiety

Posted: May 26, 2021

I'm doing decently coming off venlafaxine after many years. Here's my biggest problem: I fall asleep...

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I'm doing decently coming off venlafaxine

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

Support Group: Depression & Anxiety

Posted: Aug 22, 2024

I have been on Lorizapam for 38 years and it stopped working as good as it...

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When I stabilized on Venlafaxine I started

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Posted: Feb 5, 2020

Hi, @chinupjenna. I wanted to add my welcome to Mayo Clinic Connect to that of @edziner...

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this discussion on tapering off of venlafaxine

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

Support Group: Depression & Anxiety

Posted: Aug 23, 2018

Hello, @jmanon -- welcome to Mayo Clinic Connect. Just wanted to clarify to ensure you get...

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considering the possibility of tapering off venlafaxine

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

Support Group: Depression & Anxiety

Posted: May 15, 2018

Hi, @jillmeryl, and welcome to Mayo Clinic Connect. So glad this discussion on tapering off of...

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this discussion on tapering off of venlafaxine

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

Support Group: Depression & Anxiety

Posted: Mar 29, 2018

I've been off Venlafaxine for almost 6 years, and I'm still having all of these problems....

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I've been off Venlafaxine for almost

Discussion: Is there any long term side effects from stopping venlafaxine?

Support Group: Depression & Anxiety

Posted: Feb 12, 2024

I am sorry you are having such a bad time. I took 450mg of venlafaxine daily...

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I took 450mg of venlafaxine daily for ... kidding when I say: you can blame venlafaxine ... Venlafaxine has so many side effects ... just completed a four month taper of venlafaxine ... Venlafaxine is a very powerfully drug

Discussion: Can a former medication I was taking be to blame?

Support Group: Depression & Anxiety

Posted: Nov 4, 2023

Hi. I too was diagnosed with SFN with the TS- HDS antibody. I just got the...

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times a day of Lyrica and 150mg of venlafaxine

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Posted: Sep 13, 2023

I’m on day 3 of cold Turkey of 75mg venlafaxine. I forgot my meds at home...

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’m on day 3 of cold Turkey of 75mg venlafaxine