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You can learn about some supplement interactions here—https://bottomlineinc.com/health/supplements/new-dangers-supplement-users My discontinuation symptoms began at the end of...

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On 6/19, in desperation about the akasthisia ... got back immediately relieved the akathisia ... diazepam to take as needed when the akathisia

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

Support Group: Depression & Anxiety

Posted: Aug 13, 2018

@lisalucier I've had the irritability and rages occasionally ever since my withdrawal symptoms began 6.5 weeks...

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raging, or crying episodes begin with akathisia

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

Support Group: Depression & Anxiety

Posted: Oct 18, 2018

It is all a Joke...My primary doc don't believe in it and basically said it is...

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My last med prescibed gave me Akathisia

Discussion: Finally going to see primary doctor (Long Covid)

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Posted: Mar 29, 2023

@kgoller It is doubtful that your withdrawal symptoms will subside much/at all without reinstating to the...

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Valium to help with the anxiety and akathisia

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

Support Group: Depression & Anxiety

Posted: Jun 2, 2019

@neros @kbmayo @youngsally I am so glad that your withdrawals were not that bad, or at...

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the withdrawal symptoms including akathisia

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

Support Group: Depression & Anxiety

Posted: Oct 9, 2018

@natmill Please click on my name and read my posts particularly about the supplements I am...

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I have also experienced akathisia on

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

Support Group: Depression & Anxiety

Posted: Sep 14, 2018

@teachols I would NOT take this supplement while on venlafaxine (generic name for Effexor). RxList says,...

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restlessness/unable to keep from pacing (akathisia

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

Support Group: Depression & Anxiety

Posted: Feb 23, 2019

@pistol128 Hello, Neuroleptic drugs are very powerful and in my own personal opinion I believe they...

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Irreversible side effects including Akathisia

Discussion: Getting off of Seroquel

Support Group: Depression & Anxiety

Posted: Oct 20, 2020

@youngsally I only ever took an antidepressant (Effexor) for hot flashes and that was why it...

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The akathisia is not all the time and

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

Support Group: Depression & Anxiety

Posted: Sep 9, 2018

Effexor is VERY powerful; while reducing, or after getting off Effexor, it takes your brain a...

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short-term by a Care Now doctor when my akathisia

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

Support Group: Depression & Anxiety

Posted: Feb 22, 2022

I don't know anything about cancer risk with SSRI's. For me, I am hesitant to take...

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lead to a condition known as 'akathisia

Discussion: SSRI's and Cancer Risk

Support Group: Depression & Anxiety

Posted: Oct 5, 2023

Anxiety is often a withdrawal symptom. If your friend didn’t have to quit taking venlafaxine because...

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OTC medications and supplements, my akathisia ... prescription to take as needed when the akathisia

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

Support Group: Depression & Anxiety

Posted: Nov 13, 2022

@secretwhitepop You were very wise to taper off very slowly. Not surprised you're feeling down; things...

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prescription aka Valium) as needed when akathisia

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

Support Group: Depression & Anxiety

Posted: Mar 10, 2019

@rascal1 Saw in a later post that you meant to refer to Effexor. I did not...

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I didn't have the agitation, akathisia

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

Support Group: Depression & Anxiety

Posted: Apr 29, 2019

@clairecas Thank you so much, Claire. I truly appreciate your prayers. My love for and faith...

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dysphasia, Arachnoiditis, Tardive akathisia

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Posted: Feb 24, 2019

@susanarm The most important strategy is to taper off slowly. I also hope you are enlisting...

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Valium (prescribed by my doctor for the akathisia

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

Support Group: Depression & Anxiety

Posted: Sep 7, 2018

@renwald Irritability and rage are most certainly known Effexor withdrawal symptoms. "Anger – Do you feel...

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which help tremendously, but when akathisia

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

Support Group: Depression & Anxiety

Posted: Sep 21, 2018

That is how it is for me - I am so tired of it! Started when...

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restrained in the car), I have some akathisia

Discussion: Mysterious shortness of breath: What has helped you?

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Posted: Oct 7, 2020

@ksad @tgbobbi @harrington I was on Effexor for 18 years (25mg for hot flashes)–be aware that...

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short-term by a Care Now doctor when my akathisia

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

Support Group: Depression & Anxiety

Posted: Jun 29, 2020

Yeah, I think your taper was too fast. Like you, I was on Effexor (venlafaxine) for...

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diazepam to take as needed when my akathisia

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

Support Group: Depression & Anxiety

Posted: Jul 19, 2021