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My husband took Effexor and when that didn’t work they switched him to Cymbalta and he...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/121680/

My husband took Effexor and when that

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

Support Group: Depression & Anxiety

Posted: Mar 16, 2018

Your last sentence is golden! I was on Effexor XR for several years when my Psychiatrist...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/641889/

I was on Effexor XR for several years

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

Support Group: Depression & Anxiety

Posted: Oct 4, 2021

Was on quarterly lupron injections for 30 months along with casodex. Tried gabapentine, Effexor and clonidine...

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Tried gabapentine, Effexor and clonidine

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Posted: Jun 30, 2023

Did your doctor or pharmacist suggest the method you used to taper? Sounds to me like...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1178997/

wish doctors would stop prescribing Effexor

Discussion: Long term effects AFTER withdrawing from Effexor

Support Group: Depression & Anxiety

Posted: 2 days ago

I’ve been on anxiety meds since I’m 25 yrs old. I was only switched to Effexor...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/702824/

I was only switched to Effexor to see

Discussion: Effexor Dosage

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Posted: Apr 26, 2022

Welcome @kram86. I'm tagging fellow members like @rmce72a @irolynn @c411d @chinab @texasduchess to see if they...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/752920/

with missed doses of venlafaxine (Effexor

Discussion: Venlafaxine XR: Could I be experiencing delayed withdrawal symptoms?

Support Group: Depression & Anxiety

Posted: Sep 23, 2022

@texasduchess , thank you for putting it into perspective. I guess it took me by surprise...

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The Effexor dose was working, I'

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

Support Group: Depression & Anxiety

Posted: May 27, 2019

in reply to @tglapin1974 Hi, my pharmacist suggested getting the Effexor non extended release and try...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/983839/

my pharmacist suggested getting the Effexor

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

Support Group: Depression & Anxiety

Posted: Dec 20, 2023

Please review her story. I am really suffering trying to get off Effexor. Until I started...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/236340/

really suffering trying to get off Effexor ... I’ve been on Effexor foe 13years.

Discussion: Weaning off Effexor with CBD Oil

Support Group: Depression & Anxiety

Posted: Feb 14, 2019

@sadiesmom, I can't begin to imagine your pain and what you are going through. From my...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/121352/

and what I have read about the drug Effexor ... why it's hard to taper off of the Effexor

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

Support Group: Depression & Anxiety

Posted: Nov 19, 2017

I have felt everything you are feeling. I’m so sorry. I have been in a place...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/230808/

Then I switched to Effexor and was on ... I decided to very slowly ween off Effexor

Discussion: Anxiety and Depression: I just want to feel normal again.

Support Group: Depression & Anxiety

Posted: Aug 10, 2019

Yes, it’s the way it interacts with the neurotransmitters in your brain. That’s one of the...

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it out as long as possible without Effexor ... Effexor worked for me, but on a personal

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

Support Group: Depression & Anxiety

Posted: May 13, 2019

Hi, @missjill87. I wanted to add my welcome to Mayo Clinic Connect. Sounds like you are...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/121578/

through more of this thread on going off Effexor ... Clinic pharmacist's input on going off Effexor

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

Support Group: Depression & Anxiety

Posted: Jan 31, 2018

I used to say it was preferable to emotional chaos and it probably is for bipolar...

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I think Effexor is the blunting tool

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

Support Group: Depression & Anxiety

Posted: Sep 24, 2018

My husband has been on Effexor for 16 years on 150mg. He’s gone from 150 to...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/121943/

My husband has been on Effexor for 16

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

Support Group: Depression & Anxiety

Posted: May 12, 2018

Hi, @pinkhorse --We welcome you to Mayo Clinic Connect. The symptoms you've been experiencing sound very...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/179022/

tips-on-minimising-withdrawal-symptoms-from-effexor-aka-venlafaxine

Discussion: venlafaxine xr withdrawal Please help

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Posted: Dec 22, 2017

That is not TMI! I have been on a lower dose of Effexor for 2 weeks...

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I have been on a lower dose of Effexor

Discussion: I have just gotten off of Venlafaxine. Anyone else?

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Posted: Apr 25, 2023

I have been astounded to read here how many people have had problems with Effexor. I...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/122035/

many people have had problems with Effexor

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

Support Group: Depression & Anxiety

Posted: Jun 4, 2018

I think that I will up all the essential supplements for my bones and see how...

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I may also slightly reduce the Effexor

Discussion: Can long-term use of SSRIs possibly contribute to osteoporosis?

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Posted: Dec 6, 2020

I started taking magnesium at night. I am sleeping better and while I have lowered my...

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better and while I have lowered my Effexor

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Posted: Sep 19, 2023