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Wow! I hate to think that Effexor can cause permanent damage. I was on it for...

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I hate to think that Effexor can cause ... improved, so I am hopeful that post-Effexor

Discussion: Long term effects AFTER withdrawing from Effexor

Support Group: Depression & Anxiety

Posted: Jan 25, 2021

Well, the Effexor is still working for me. So doubt I will quit taking it at...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/727907/

Well, the Effexor is still working for ... medication for at least 40 years, and Effexor

Discussion: venlafaxine xr withdrawal Please help

Support Group: Depression & Anxiety

Posted: Jul 17, 2022

My doc just prescribed Effexor. Wellbutrin wasn’t effective for my depression and increased anxiety (and weight,...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/121654/

My doc just prescribed Effexor. ... horror stories about withdrawals from Effexor

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

Support Group: Depression & Anxiety

Posted: Mar 8, 2018

I’m new on this site, and have been reading the symptoms. I am now 7 days...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/124527/

I am now 7 days out with no Effexor ... I do not want to go back on Effexor

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

Support Group: Depression & Anxiety

Posted: Mar 8, 2019

This is an update to my previous post. Notwithstanding the addition of Wellbutrin, my attempt to...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/123715/

my attempt to continue not taking Effexor ... continue with the Wellbutrin and take Effexor

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

Support Group: Depression & Anxiety

Posted: Nov 7, 2018

Absolutely I did, over several weeks. No competent psychiatric professional would ever take you off Effexor...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/189301/

professional would ever take you off Effexor

Discussion: Viibyrd

Support Group: Depression & Anxiety

Posted: Jun 21, 2019

Hi, @shaker1956 - just wondering if you switched to another antidepressant after tapering off the venlafaxine...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/126090/

after tapering off the venlafaxine (Effexor

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

Support Group: Depression & Anxiety

Posted: Nov 22, 2019

I haven't been on this thread before, but I saw your post and thought I'd stop...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/608203/

am in the process of tapering off Effexor

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

Support Group: Depression & Anxiety

Posted: Jun 10, 2021

Hi, @bekah2017 -- What we'd recommend is using the private message function on this site, as...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/121850/

process of weaning off venlafaxine (Effexor

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

Support Group: Depression & Anxiety

Posted: Apr 24, 2018

@rmeyers1ppk I hope you're able to get through this and that it won't be too tough....

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/124004/

are well on your way to getting off Effexor

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

Support Group: Depression & Anxiety

Posted: Dec 24, 2018

I was taking effexor for 3 years.and I finally weaned myself off of it,but I still...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/995830/

I was taking effexor for 3 years.and

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

Support Group: Depression & Anxiety

Posted: Jan 12 2:44am

I have a temper, but I knew I was experiencing Effexor withdrawal symptoms when I would...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/126468/

temper, but I knew I was experiencing Effexor ... While reducing and after getting off Effexor

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

Support Group: Depression & Anxiety

Posted: Mar 14, 2020

This is not just about Effexor Re CBD oil IF it helps and is not harmful...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/122471/

This is not just about Effexor Re ... Other drugs besides Effexor ( Xanax

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

Support Group: Depression & Anxiety

Posted: Jul 2, 2018

@lindeyt01 You are very welcome. When I lowered my Effexor, that was and has always been...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/236378/

When I lowered my Effexor, that was ... about how he does the reduction for Effexor

Discussion: Weaning off Effexor with CBD Oil

Support Group: Depression & Anxiety

Posted: Feb 2, 2021

I too have been experiencing strange symptoms since having Covid in May. My PC has said...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/781187/

increased my current depression med(Effexor ... I'm on Effexor to also treat pain

Discussion: Dealing with Post Covid making depression worse, anyone else?

Support Group: Depression & Anxiety

Posted: Dec 5, 2022

Hi Abby! I'm Stephanie. And I am getting off the Effexor bc of the side-effects I...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/123590/

And I am getting off the Effexor bc ... The ONLY reason I was put on Effexor

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

Support Group: Depression & Anxiety

Posted: Oct 15, 2018

Very wise - question medicine practitioners. I'm bipolar, on meds that are obviously not working because...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/123406/

The med I'm on, Effexor, has more ... forgot" he had even prescribed Effexor

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

Support Group: Depression & Anxiety

Posted: Sep 24, 2018

@farmboy I was given 5mg Valium and usually found relief with 1/2 of a tablet. But...

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But I didn't taper off as much Effexor ... other medications interacting with Effexor

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

Support Group: Depression & Anxiety

Posted: Mar 7, 2019

I’m 74yrs old and been on effexor 25+years. Because of cognitive issues, my doctor (neuro psychiatrist)...

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I’m 74yrs old and been on effexor 25 ... neuro psychiatrist) has tapered me off Effexor

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

Support Group: Depression & Anxiety

Posted: Jun 18, 2023

Now I’m really scared. I have taken 225 mg of Effexor daily for about ten years....

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/876598/

I have taken 225 mg of Effexor daily ... Guess I will be on Effexor for life!

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

Support Group: Depression & Anxiety

Posted: Jun 11, 2023