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I haven't been on the effexor very long, may 4 weeks steady I was trying to...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/597226/

I haven't been on the effexor very ... I have resumed taking the effexor for

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

Support Group: Depression & Anxiety

Posted: Apr 25, 2021

@babydoll I had the same thing happen to me. Unfortunately I had to go back on...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/124758/

Unfortunately I had to go back on effexor ... But when going back to effexor my anxiety

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

Support Group: Depression & Anxiety

Posted: Mar 31, 2019

Hi Everyone. I just wanted to tell you all that I am officially on day 28...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/123572/

I am officially on day 28 without effexor ... sleeping at least 10 hours a night on effexor

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

Support Group: Depression & Anxiety

Posted: Oct 14, 2018

I am following you, girl, because I like how you talk. I resisted statins being pushed...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1067482/

Come to find out the Effexor i take ... Slowly getting off the Effexor.

Discussion: Complications with Statins

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Posted: May 13 9:15pm

Try CBD oil! I just bought some and it helps so much with the withdrawals! Just...

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Just weaned off my Effexor having anxiety

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

Support Group: Depression & Anxiety

Posted: Apr 12, 2018

@cathy615 Thanks for sharing your experience! It does make me feel better to at least try...

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anything, it should help me get off the Effexor

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

Support Group: Depression & Anxiety

Posted: Jun 14, 2018

I seriously think Effexor should be taken off the market. Doctors really need to think long...

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I seriously think Effexor should be

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

Support Group: Depression & Anxiety

Posted: Mar 24, 2020

Thank you all for the very helpful responses. He only missed 2 days and today he...

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Any idea how long it takes for Effexor

Discussion: How did you cope with Effexor discontinuation symptoms?

Support Group: Depression & Anxiety

Posted: Aug 20, 2020

@danalee5 Hi May I ask HOW you know you no longer need the Effexor? My doctor...

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HOW you know you no longer need the Effexor

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

Support Group: Depression & Anxiety

Posted: Jun 14, 2018

That’s kind of the way I feel about the Effexor,also.. it helped in the beginning, but...

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s kind of the way I feel about the Effexor

Discussion: Anastrazole and anxiety

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Posted: Jun 15, 2023

Hi Delia. Congratulations! That’s an amazing accomplishment. Can you please tell me if you’ve noticed any...

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any lasting side effects from taking Effexor

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

Support Group: Depression & Anxiety

Posted: Feb 15 7:32pm

To Disstant daughter I have been on Effexor for probably 15 years, I’m 67 and been...

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Disstant daughter I have been on Effexor ... I weaned my self Effexor about 6 months

Discussion: Long term effects AFTER withdrawing from Effexor

Support Group: Depression & Anxiety

Posted: Jun 1, 2022

All women are going to go through menopause. Millions of women go through menopause without being...

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menopause without being prescribed Effexor ... Then she has to deal with the Effexor

Discussion: Effexor Dosage

Support Group: Depression & Anxiety

Posted: Apr 26, 2022

@cwis I was on just 25mg for 18 years. Tapered off slowly and did fine for...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/124060/

figured out it didn't have any more Effexor ... supplements to feel "normal"--Effexor

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

Support Group: Depression & Anxiety

Posted: Jan 1, 2019

Pristiq is essentially the same medication as Effexor. It has a half life of 11 hours....

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/123675/

essentially the same medication as Effexor ... just as difficult as withdrawal from Effexor

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

Support Group: Depression & Anxiety

Posted: Oct 26, 2018

Hello again. I wanted to provide a quick update. A psychiatrist switched me from Effexor to...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/126401/

A psychiatrist switched me from Effexor ... posts for the full story (17+ years on Effexor

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

Support Group: Depression & Anxiety

Posted: Feb 29, 2020

You can get tablets or capsules prescribed in 75 and 37.5 mg doses and decrease by...

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I am currently weaning off 150 mg Effexor ... 37.5 — so I am currently on 112.5 Effexor

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

Support Group: Depression & Anxiety

Posted: Jul 6, 2023

@sue417, several breast cancer members like @texasduchess @momandrph048 @rosy54 @collielady @aspapla @savannah1959 @maryanne7 @astaingegerdm were prescribed...

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astaingegerdm were prescribed venlafaxine (Effexor ... related items where members talk about Effexor

Discussion: Anyone taken Effexor low dose for menopause symptoms?

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Posted: Jan 8 10:34am

Followers of this discussion may appreciate reading @texasduchess' member spotlight - Trading Tips and Coping Strategies...

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2001, she was put on venlafaxine (Effexor

Discussion: Anyone taking Effexor for menopause symptoms?

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Posted: 6 days ago

Effexor is the MOST difficult anti depressant to stop taking that has ever been on the...

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Effexor is the MOST difficult anti depressant ... Many people who take Effexor for any ... I take Effexor ER 37.5 mgs daily.

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

Support Group: Depression & Anxiety

Posted: Nov 11, 2023