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@farmboy I think it is possible to feel worse before you feel better. It will take...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/124737/

realize the effects of returning to the effexor

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

Support Group: Depression & Anxiety

Posted: Mar 27, 2019

The amount of time one uses Paxil has a lot to do with these tapers also....

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1027435/

doctor no longer prescribes Paxil or Effexor

Discussion: Help to wean off Paxil/Senior Antidepressants

Support Group: Depression & Anxiety

Posted: Mar 4 12:27pm

Hello @sue417, I moved your discussion about Fibromyalgia after radiation to a previous discussion of yours...

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@Sue417, did your new GP prescribe Effexor

Discussion: Dealing with Fibromyalgia pain after breast cancer surgery

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: Nov 19 3:29pm

I tried to go off of Effexor for the first time 10+ years ago. The psychiatrist...

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I tried to go off of Effexor for the ... I ended up going back on Effexor at

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

Support Group: Depression & Anxiety

Posted: Jun 22, 2022

Hi there! Because of the way these drugs work with the brain, it may take several...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/126750/

that, after successfully weening off Effexor ... Did you find Effexor effective for you

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

Support Group: Depression & Anxiety

Posted: Apr 29, 2020

Hi, all – I believe something that was posted a while ago on going off venlafaxine...

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while ago on going off venlafaxine (Effexor ... tapering and stopping venlafaxine (Effexor

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

Support Group: Depression & Anxiety

Posted: Jun 26, 2018

Hello, @dyan – welcome to Mayo Clinic Connect. We have many members here who have talked...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/124781/

wanting to taper off venlafaxine (Effexor ... minimising withdrawal symptoms from Effexor

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

Support Group: Depression & Anxiety

Posted: Apr 8, 2019

Chronic pain after stopping effexor Stopped a month ago. Was on 225mg for a long time....

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Chronic pain after stopping effexor

Discussion: Long term effects AFTER withdrawing from Effexor

Support Group: Depression & Anxiety

Posted: Nov 30, 2022

I have also been taking Cymbalta for years (15) . I take it for depression and...

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especially after trying other meds; Effexor

Discussion: What's your experience with duloxetine (US Brand Name; Cymbalta)?

Support Group: Depression & Anxiety

Posted: Feb 10, 2022

32 days effexor free. I'm doing great. I have some weird physical sensations, which are not...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/125513/

32 days effexor free.

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

Support Group: Depression & Anxiety

Posted: May 19, 2019

I am in exactly the same meds as you..except I takec5mg ambien every night and have...

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too have tried to wean myself off effexor

Discussion: Weaning off zolpidem (Ambien)

Support Group: Sleep Health

Posted: Jun 5, 2022

@sandij Hi Sandy EXCELLENT POINT! ”Maybe they should run a clinical trial using themselves as patients.”...

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when a psychiatrist who was taking Effexor

Discussion: Patients are teaching doctors online about antidepressants

Support Group: Depression & Anxiety

Posted: Sep 28, 2020

@patricia1955 . please take encouragement from the fact I suffered everything you are going thru and...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/122531/

Going on 5 days now..no Effexor!

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

Support Group: Depression & Anxiety

Posted: Jul 13, 2018

I am a 55 year old female who started taking Effexor for my hot flashes about...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/123241/

year old female who started taking Effexor

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

Support Group: Depression & Anxiety

Posted: Sep 7, 2018

@catamite Congrats on your determination to come off Effexor. I can understand why you don't want...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/123430/

on your determination to come off Effexor

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

Support Group: Depression & Anxiety

Posted: Sep 26, 2018

I was taking the Effexor for more than 1 1/2 years. I was actually in a...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/121471/

I was taking the Effexor for more than

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

Support Group: Depression & Anxiety

Posted: Jan 8, 2018

@grandmar please don’t apologize. Your message required explanation to be clear. You have been through much....

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/122289/

Is Effexor mainly for anxiety?

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

Support Group: Depression & Anxiety

Posted: Jun 13, 2018

Hello @dissidentdaughter , I hope you are feeling better now. I'm so disappointed in our Medical...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/950124/

getting prescribed Venaflexatine/ Effexor

Discussion: Long term effects AFTER withdrawing from Effexor

Support Group: Depression & Anxiety

Posted: Oct 19, 2023

I'm so sorry for all you're going through. I had a PCP who just kept giving...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/711638/

taking 10 a day along with Topamax, Effexor ... relaxer and Topamax for my migraines and Effexor

Discussion: Low back pain & neuropathy issues

Support Group: Spine Health

Posted: May 26, 2022

I am tapering off of Effexor, down to 75 mg from 150 mg because the medication...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/840612/

I am tapering off of Effexor, down to ... I found Effexor to be very helpful to

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

Support Group: Depression & Anxiety

Posted: Apr 9, 2023