As of October, 2029, I've been withdrawal symptom free, but I still have occasional periods of anxiety when triggered
Nassim Assefi I had my first panic attack when I was 9 years old
Although psychiatric drug withdrawal syndromes have been recognized since the 1950s - recent studies confirm antidepressant withdrawal syndrome incidence upwards of 40% - medical information about how to safely go off the drugs has been lacking
I was on Effexor for 18 years
Symptoms typically appear within eight to 12 hours after you miss a dose and can persist for up to two weeks
It has been a little over a year that I have been Effexor free ( after being on it for 18 years)
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Higher fats and proteins and taking it easy on carbs
Antidepressants ruined my life and relationship
I was worried too before I started but it's been good
Effexor significantly improved my anxiety and depression with pretty much no side effects
I've have periods of deep depression while on it but also very positive times of feeling really good
I wanted to contribute my experience because when I first began taking it (as generally is the case with medication research) I encountered almost exclusively negative experiences
And gotten off successfully
I'm scared to take it because of the weight gain side effects so my plan is to take it and if I gain any weight I'll decide to come off of it
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six weeks later attempted coming off with a six week taper
5mg for another three
I'm so tired of being on meds and honestly feel like I can manage my depression without medication through other methods
However, I did it on my own and without ill effects, knowing that it was a risk
15 days and its metabolite O-desmethylvenlafaxine is excreted within 2
If NOTHING works, give it a try
1 Though immediate-release Effexor has been discontinued by the drug manufacturer, it was replaced in 1997 by Effexor XR (extended release) in 1997
That said, 150mg has really switched everything for me
It is so much gentler and easier and going off Prozac especially using it as a bridge is nothing especially to the Effexor withdrawals
I always felt depressed and anxious, even as a child
I decreased by 10% increments the first of every month by weighing out the beads in the capsules
I Success stories? : r/Effexor
With that said, the withdrawal is horrid and there seems to be little to none of successful stories of What are your success stories with effexor? That seems like an extreme, but in general, people seem to feel absolutely awful when coming off Effexor
5 mg per day — so I had no choice but to stop Effexor- success stories only! Ok, I've read all the not-so-good stuff
Then increased dosage to 150mg XR
So I started opening the capsules and dividing the content (the little balls) into 5 equal parts
Week 5 - 0 Effexor
My plan is to try to titrate off using ER I'd appreciate any success stories of getting of this drug
Zoloft is an antidepressant and anti-anxiety medication in the pharmaceutical class SSRI
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In a widely read article on antidepressant withdrawal published on April 8, The New York Times invited readers to describe their experiences coming off the drugs
Shrock79 I am jumping for joy as i have just finished my 3 1/2 month journey from withdrawing from this nasty nasty drug
I didn't think I'd recover from my horrible withdrawal
As we mentioned above, there are multiple tapering methods that could be employed for you
I’m pleased to report I had zero
I’ve been taking 75 mg
Psilo65 2 Sep 2023 I am a 33 year old male and am now two weeks off Effexor XR after being on it for 7 months at 75mg
I've been on Effexor a few times for about 12-18 months each time
I’ve have periods of deep depression while on it but also very positive times of
drowsiness
Effexor (venlafaxine hydrochloride) is a structurally novel antidepressant for oral administration
This is accomplished using 75 mg increments at intervals of no less than four days
I'm off of Effexor as of a week ago
According to goodrx
Other effects include tremor, vertigo, headache, hallucinations, impaired concentration, fatigue, and paresthesia, which is a sensation of pricking, tingling, or creeping on the skin
These medicines are thought to work by increasing the
Posted 8/16/2015 6:45 PM (GMT -8) The side effects I'm struggling with are mostly emotional- depersonalization, MAJOR increased anxiety and depression, feelings of hopelessness, despair
More serious Effexor side effects include suicidal thoughts, serotonin VENLAFAXINE (VEN la fax een) treats depression and anxiety
rate, withdrawal sx, serotonin syndrome sx, especially during initiation/titration; decr
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Effexor XR (venlafaxine hydrochloride) extended-release capsules are indicated for the treatment of major depressive disorder (MDD)
Effexor XR is not approved for use in people under 18 years of age
I've been on Effexor XR 75mg for about 8 months now, and I just discovered this subreddit today
2 M with sodium Effexor has a much more pronounced effect on sleep than Lexapro
For 2 years it helped me to function normally, I went back to work, the suicidal ideation ceased and I was able to manage my depression
Some patients may need a starting dose of 37