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I have been on 3 mg a day for ten years with one forced break. I...

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Next up is getting of Venlafaxine, that

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

Support Group: Depression & Anxiety

Posted: Jul 5, 2023

Hi All, Not sure if you have read my previous response to @chicago1211, but the last...

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frustrated and decided to take 12mg of Venlafaxine

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

Support Group: Depression & Anxiety

Posted: Mar 17, 2020

I know it's an old thread but thought I'd share my experience. I was on 300mg...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1315143/

I was on 300mg (150bd) Effexor/Venlafaxine

Discussion: Anyone tapered off Effexor and used Prozac as a bridge?

Support Group: Depression & Anxiety

Posted: May 28, 2025

I am happy to share my process. A couple of caveats: I have come off of...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/959475/

Venlafaxine in my opinion being the ... My goal for the venlafaxine was to reduce

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

Support Group: Depression & Anxiety

Posted: Nov 5, 2023

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

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/618060/

Like you, I was on Effexor (venlafaxine ... I was only ever on 25 mg Effexor/venlafaxine

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

Support Group: Depression & Anxiety

Posted: Jul 19, 2021

I wrote previously on this thread that I had come to the conclusion that I have...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/930521/

Bupropion 225 mg from 450mg and Venlafaxine ... powerful stimulants, Bupropion and Venlafaxine

Discussion: Medication for Bipolar: Can a person heal from bipolar?

Support Group: Mental Health

Posted: Sep 15, 2023

I basically purged from herbal supplements for 2-3 weeks. I have resumed several but only 1/3...

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my 4th or so week without .0375 mg Venlafaxine

Discussion: Long term effects AFTER withdrawing from Effexor

Support Group: Depression & Anxiety

Posted: Oct 13, 2023

1) Record the discussion if the doctor permits. 2) Definitely have someone along. As the one...

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cause hot flashes and some meds, like Venlafaxine

Discussion: First appointment with oncologist: What to expect?

Support Group: Prostate Cancer

Posted: Dec 27, 2023

Hello, as I mentioned I am in my early 70’s, I do not have a diagnosis...

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I also have been on Venlafaxine for

Discussion: New to living with Mild Cognitive Impairment (MCI)

Support Group: Brain & Nervous System

Posted: Nov 20, 2020

I am 60 with bipolar w/melancholic features , yeah that’s what they call it. I tried...

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testosterone, especially the antidepressant Venlafaxine

Discussion: Anyone's depression improve with the Fisher Wallace Stimulator?

Support Group: Depression & Anxiety

Posted: Jul 22, 2023

Njoys, Hi. I was on VEN / Effexor from April 2017. Unbearable side effects = I...

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legacy ALLERGIC side effects from VENLAFAXINE

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

Support Group: Depression & Anxiety

Posted: Feb 16, 2025

Wow, just found this place as I have decided today to finally wean myself off Effexor/venlafaxine....

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to finally wean myself off Effexor/venlafaxine

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

Support Group: Depression & Anxiety

Posted: Apr 10, 2019

@merpreb I don't appreciate the tone of your message. I'm actually going into this with some...

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risky for me and I have to get the venlafaxine

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

Support Group: Depression & Anxiety

Posted: Dec 16, 2018

Thought I would something up here, hopefully can benefit someone. Went onto venlafaxine as a change...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/123057/

Went onto venlafaxine as a change to

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

Support Group: Depression & Anxiety

Posted: Aug 25, 2018

My experience sounds very similar to yours. I break the tablets up within the capsules to...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/126821/

terrible withdrawal experience of many venlafaxine

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

Support Group: Depression & Anxiety

Posted: Jul 7, 2020

Thank you again for your kind words. I believe the first psychiatrist made a mistake putting...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1016881/

looked up the side effects of starting venlafaxine

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

Support Group: Depression & Anxiety

Posted: Feb 16, 2024

Dear Depressed but not dead & @Laura 1970. After years of Research, I can attest that...

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However, with (in particular) EFFEXOR / VENLAFAXINE

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

Support Group: Depression & Anxiety

Posted: Aug 9, 2025

Hi @efexnot. I hope hope hope you are doing this along with a psych doctor's help...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/121782/

having symptoms from the drug Effexor/lVenlafaxine ... It also dissects the "theory of venlafaxine ... as well as the other components of venlafaxine

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

Support Group: Depression & Anxiety

Posted: Apr 12, 2018

I was on 450 mg of Effexor for fifteen years. I titrated, with my provider's support,...

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pretty much everything except Effexor/Venlafaxine ... know I wish I had never taken Effexor/Venlafaxine

Discussion: Return to Effexor XR

Support Group: Depression & Anxiety

Posted: May 13, 2024

Please NOTE that I am not a doctor, or a medical professional of any kind and...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1048267/

professional to help me discontinue Effexor/venlafaxine ... withdrawal symptoms from Effexor (aka Venlafaxine