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I'm 70 years old. I've been taking Effexor (venlafaxine) since 2003. I tried going off of...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/121550/

I've been taking Effexor (venlafaxine

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

Support Group: Depression & Anxiety

Posted: Jan 26, 2018

I have very much appreciated finding this thread. I've been on 225 mg Venlafaxine ER (capsules)...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/121371/

I've been on 225 mg Venlafaxine ER (

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

Support Group: Depression & Anxiety

Posted: Nov 21, 2017

@mathiask Welcome to Mayo Clinic Connect. I’m sorry it took awhile to get an answer for...

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https://missouripoisoncenter.org/venlafaxine-desvenlafaxine-overdose

Discussion: I accidentally took 2x venlafaxine and at night

Support Group: Depression & Anxiety

Posted: Apr 14, 2022

Sounds good. I had capsules, not tablets, so when I tapered, I opened the capsules and...

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and so on, is that the half-life of venlafaxine

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

Support Group: Depression & Anxiety

Posted: Mar 2, 2019

Hi there. Our experiences are so similar. No libido, weight gain, withdraw symptoms coming on within...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/125532/

Venlafaxine made me NUMB to everything

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

Support Group: Depression & Anxiety

Posted: May 22, 2019

I take .5 lorazepam as needed.......I spoke with my sister in law who is a PA...

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is a PA and she said she to was on Venlafaxine

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

Support Group: Depression & Anxiety

Posted: Jun 4, 2018

Hi from UK !, DELIA 74, I am keen for any EFFEXOR/VENLAFAXINE feedback. Especially from long...

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DELIA 74, I am keen for any EFFEXOR/VENLAFAXINE

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

Support Group: Depression & Anxiety

Posted: Nov 12, 2023

I apologize in advance for spamming this thread with my personal story. I am just so...

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minimising withdrawal symptoms from [venlafaxine ... figured I would give it a try for venlafaxine

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

Support Group: Depression & Anxiety

Posted: Apr 14, 2018

I am sorry to read that you are suffering the horrible effects of trying to leave...

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I have been on 450mg of Effexor/Venlafaxine ... At this point Venlafaxine is part of

Discussion: I’m having terrible brain zaps coming off of Effexor

Support Group: Depression & Anxiety

Posted: Aug 9, 2023

Thank you for your kind words. Please know that I do not have “amazing inner strength”....

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Venlafaxine and other psych meds do ... with your brain, at least not before venlafaxine

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

Support Group: Depression & Anxiety

Posted: Nov 14, 2023

I'm no expert, just a person who went through the ordeal of tapering off Effexor; I...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/694616/

Folks who took beads out of their venlafaxine

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

Support Group: Depression & Anxiety

Posted: Mar 30, 2022

I caution anyone regarding the use of SAMMe. I used it in hopes that it would...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/121648/

with the withdrawal symptoms from venlafaxine

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

Support Group: Depression & Anxiety

Posted: Mar 6, 2018

Hi, everyone -- as there have been a number of mentions in this discussion of cutting...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/122513/

cutting tablets or splitting capsules of venlafaxine

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

Support Group: Depression & Anxiety

Posted: Jul 11, 2018

I talked with my doctor about reducing my dosage of Effexor xr (venlafaxine) from 150mg to...

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reducing my dosage of Effexor xr (venlafaxine

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

Support Group: Depression & Anxiety

Posted: Feb 1, 2018

I suffer from anxiety and depression as well. I have taken the medications you have spoken...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/216777/

currently taking Lorazepam, Buproprion, Venlafaxine

Discussion: Depression and Anxiety at an older age

Support Group: Depression & Anxiety

Posted: Aug 16, 2020

I am 60 was diagnosed when I was 53 . Have multiple nodules on my thyroid...

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I take hydroxichlorquine ,venlafaxine

Discussion: MCTD (Mixed Connective Tissue Disease)

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Posted: Sep 21, 2023

Hi, all. Glad I found this forum. I've been on Venlafaxine XR (Effexor XR generic) for...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/124187/

I've been on Venlafaxine XR (Effexor

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

Support Group: Depression & Anxiety

Posted: Jan 16, 2019

Additional info to my post: First I’ve been tapering slowly and went down to 37.5mg without...

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Venlafaxine? Cymbalta?

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

Support Group: Depression & Anxiety

Posted: Mar 8, 2020

There's a lot of good information on this discussion board; I hope you'll start at the...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/126852/

mention how long you've been on venlafaxine—I

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

Support Group: Depression & Anxiety

Posted: Aug 26, 2020

My reactions have not been like yours. Insomnia hasn't been an issue, and I only had...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1028063/

The data on using venlafaxine for bipolar

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

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Posted: Mar 5 11:38am