Venlafaxine Questions (Page 4)

Venlafaxine - can this cause you to get very hot, thirsty and sweaty?

I have been taking 150 venlafaxine x 2 daily for some time now, however I notice that I suddenly get very hot, sweating on my back, face, nape of the neck and underarms, I feel very thirsty also. Is this a normal side effect- I did not notice it to begin with and it is certainly not normal for me

Is it safe to eat grapefruit while taking Venlafaxine XR?

Is there a difference between venlafaxine HCL ER and venlafaxine ER?

Is there a difference between venlafaxine HCL ER and Venlafaxine ER? I was taking venlafaxine HCL ER but because of Medicare Part D I was prescribed venlafaxine ER. Just wondering if I will notice a difference. any advice will be helpful. Thank you.

Dr. has decided to switch me from Fluoxetine to Venlafaxine and I am terrified! What is the...

... difference between an SSRI and an SNRI? How will the side effects differ? My main struggle is daily anxiety, racing thoughts, and my agoraphobia is getting worse. Is there actually a Med that helps agoraphobia or do you just have to face it head on?

Venlafaxine not working after 5 weeks and unsure what to do next?

I was on 75mg for (4) weeks with no improvement. After a nervous breakdown doc upped to 150mg. Since then I've had terrible sleep, anxiety and depression like I've never experienced before (daily) and now at almost (5) weeks at this dose I feel no improvement at all. I feel worse than... read more

Feeling spaced out and tired after increasing venlafaxine dose?

I increased my venlafaxine dose 3 days ago from 37.5mg to 75mg and now I am feeling really spaced out, tired and unable to concentrate on anything. All I want to do is crawl into bed and sleep. Is this normal for the increased dose? I have been on 37.5mg for 3 months before increasing a few days... read more

Venlafaxine - does venlafaxine cause more anxiety at first?

Was on 75mg for week than upped to 150mg 3 weeks ago iv still got brain zaps like pins needles in my head and iv still got anxiety how long will or do they take to work thanks

Severe venlafaxine withdrawals?

After 8 yrs, I spent 8 months tapering off venlafaxine 150 mg. I was down to 35mg experiencing every side effect and my doctor switched me to Wellbutrin 27 days ago. Went to ER yesterday with severe vertigo & nausea. Can’t work, can only sit. Do not move head or eyes and sleep. Do the... read more

Venlafaxine question about weight changes?

Has anyone taking Venlafaxine noticed weight changes? Loss or gain?

Venlafaxine - What dosage is everyone on?

Venlafaxine - what dosage does everyone take on Effexor XR? My depression is back somewhat and I'm already on 300 mg. I was fine for a while! Answers would really reassure me right now. Thanks in advance!

Venlafaxine - worse before better?

I have been on 37.5mg of venlafaxine for 2 weeks now and honestly the past few days I feel worse. My depression is still not good, I am just wanting to sleep and sit on the couch. My anxiety is up and down still. I keep getting violent mood swings that are pretty bad. Is it to soon to expect... read more

Venlafaxine - Is it safe to consume limited alcohol with this?

Venlafaxine - I'm sure similar questions are asked all the time.

Thing is -- I'm getting conflicting info from my doctor and what I'm seeing ALL OVER the next concerning titration. Any experts or quasi-experts out there who can speak unto dose increases? Namely, how often should one titrate and by which increment? I'm currently at 150mg XR in the... read more

Venlafacine withdrawal brain feeling bizarre?

I’m in the UK and I’ve been taking venlafaxine for about a year. I was on 250mg but tapered recently down to currently 180mg. I now feel nauseous and bizarre headaches and feelings of my brain sort of floating (if that makes sense). Wondered about anyone experiencing the same?

Struggling to focus or concentrate on venlafaxine?

I've been on Effexor XL 75 mg slow release for about six months for depression. Sertraline, citalopram, and mirtazapine never worked, but I'm better than I've ever been in my life now on venlafaxine and haven't had to up the dose. It's probably the most 'stable'... read more