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Thank you Wendy. That's what I'm finding out. I think psychiatrists "assume" everyone is the same...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/121366/

However, having been on Effexor for

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

Support Group: Depression & Anxiety

Posted: Nov 20, 2017

in reply to @tobryan . I agree that talking to your doctor would be a good...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/851282/

what it is worth, tapering off the Effexor

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

Support Group: Depression & Anxiety

Posted: Apr 29, 2023

Hello Georgette12. I am a 72 yr old man who has suffered with life long depression....

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I've been on 180mg daily of Effexor.

Discussion: Managing Lifelong Mental Health as a Senior

Support Group: Mental Health

Posted: May 17, 2017

I want to get off Effexor but am afraid to try. I once forgot one pill(I...

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I want to get off Effexor but am afraid

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

Support Group: Depression & Anxiety

Posted: Mar 1 3:17pm

Jaquline , like you I have the same fatigue issues. I was on effexor 75 mg...

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I was on effexor 75 mg April 2017 to

Discussion: Long term effects AFTER withdrawing from Effexor

Support Group: Depression & Anxiety

Posted: Aug 15, 2023

Just out of curiosity being a retired RN have you noticed doctors don’t seem to listen...

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A doctor prescribed Effexor for neuropathy

Discussion: Recently diagnosed with Gastroparesis

Support Group: Digestive Health

Posted: Aug 1 3:56pm

I get more and more dismayed with the way doctors prescribe. In my opinion Effexor should...

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In my opinion Effexor should have never

Discussion: Effexor Dosage

Support Group: Depression & Anxiety

Posted: Apr 26, 2022

I used to use Effexor but I found it to be beneficial. I had high blood...

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I used to use Effexor but I found it

Discussion: How to taper off Effexor after taking only 2 weeks?

Support Group: Depression & Anxiety

Posted: Jan 20, 2023

Told that some people just have these symptoms. I have felt sick and tired for years....

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recently who suggested getting off Effexor

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

Support Group: Depression & Anxiety

Posted: Aug 29, 2018

In reply to the topic of sex, I have had zero libido the entire time I...

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libido the entire time I have been on Effexor

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

Support Group: Depression & Anxiety

Posted: Nov 6, 2018

@njp1013 - just wanted to let you know that I moved all your posts about restarting...

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posts about restarting venlafaxine (Effexor

Discussion: Restarting Effexor and Struggling

Support Group: Depression & Anxiety

Posted: Oct 1, 2019

@sandij After the 4th day of cutting my 150mg Effexor by 25% the withdrawal symptoms returned...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/125232/

After the 4th day of cutting my 150mg Effexor

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

Support Group: Depression & Anxiety

Posted: May 1, 2019

Hi, @sarnm, and welcome to Mayo Clinic Connect. I think that members like @efexnot @efexfreeforever @ladislara...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/121933/

the path tapering off venlafaxine (Effexor

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

Support Group: Depression & Anxiety

Posted: May 11, 2018

I didn’t know it had a name but I get pulsatile tinnitus when my blood pressure...

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Has nothing to do with Effexor in my

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

Support Group: Depression & Anxiety

Posted: Nov 26, 2019

@brightwings Thank you for your posting, it is very well said!! I think I am ready...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/122323/

am ready to start to come off the Effexor

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

Support Group: Depression & Anxiety

Posted: Jun 16, 2018

@tfolger You should not stop Effexor cold turkey. One lady here had a stroke after doing...

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@tfolger You should not stop Effexor

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

Support Group: Depression & Anxiety

Posted: Apr 26 11:51pm

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

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horrible effects of trying to leave Effexor ... I have been on 450mg of Effexor/Venlafaxine ... approved my request to titrate off of Effexor ... Before we started on Effexor I changed

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

Support Group: Depression & Anxiety

Posted: Aug 9, 2023

@texasduchess Happy Sunday! I think you hit the nail on the head when you said "you...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/125813/

my PCP who was 'taking me off Effexor ... that was suppose to be similar to the Effexor ... point, I asked to go back onto the Effexor ... Although the Effexor helped me, it did

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

Support Group: Depression & Anxiety

Posted: Jul 21, 2019

Hi Jon, I tried several times to taper off Effexor XR ( slow release ). Went...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/126806/

I tried several times to taper off Effexor ... for around 3 months or switching to Effexor

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

Support Group: Depression & Anxiety

Posted: May 31, 2020

@adimswife Thanks for the link you provided giving information about the UK pharmacist scheme. This sounds...

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ways to reduce your dependence on Effexor ... drugs and am thankful I never took Effexor