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Reviews for venlafaxine systemic to treat Generalized Anxiety Disorder
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venlafaxine: Suffered depression, panic and general anxiety in my thirties, tried several other SSRI's and they made me feel worse. Venlafaxine was the one that really improved things for me, take 150mg a day in the morning and life is just much easier to deal with now.
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Effexor XR (venlafaxine): Was in College when I treated. At high doses (approximately 225mg), I was lethargic, cloudy headed and angry. Drug caused SSRI-induced sexual dysfunction. It aggravated stress levels. But for my mom, this medication has given her life back to her, "curing" depression, lowering anxiety, and inspiring creativity.
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venlafaxine: After several years/bouts of physical anxiety this was like a wonder drug. Felt a difference within days of taking, having tried several different antidepressants. Only side effect was feeling a little warmer.
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Effexor XR (venlafaxine): I've used Paxil to treat what was panic disorder and generalized anxiety disorder. SSRI's in general are a miracle and gave me my life back. But, neither Paxil nor Lexapro treated the depression that replaced my anxiety. I used to sleep a lot and felt overwhelmed. With Effexor XR, my self-esteem has returned. I'm back in control, accomplishing things, and have a very positive outlook for my future. No side effects.
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venlafaxine: I've found Venlafaxine effective against general anxiety since 1998 (as well as depression). When I took it late in the day my sleep was affected (fewer dreams, not feeling refreshed in the morning). The answer was to take it in the morning - I'm taking 75mg of the extended release capsules and and 37.5mg of the tablet, with breakfast. I also take lithium (Priadel, 600mg) at night. I'm finding it impossible to stop Venlafaxine without the anxiety coming back.
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Effexor XR (venlafaxine): I HAD DEVELOPED SEVERE ANXIETY AND DEPRESSION IN MY LATE TEENS/ EARLY 20'S AND LIKE MANY BEFORE ME I HAVE TRIED WELLBUTRIN, PAXIL, LEXAPRO ETC. THIS IS THE ONLY MEDICINE THAT HAS SHOWN SIGNIFICANT IMPROVEMENT ON BOTH MY DEPRESSION AND ANXIETY. I CAN BE MYSELF AGAIN. DON'T BE ASHAMED TO TALK TO YOUR DOCTOR OR FAMILY MEMBER. GET HELP AS SOON AS POSSIBLE.
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Effexor XR (venlafaxine): This drug has been a miracle for me. I've never been a nervous or a high strung kind of person until the last year. I thought I was going crazy and was afraid to tell anyone. I talked to my doctor, and he prescribed the Effexor XR. Started at 75 mg, and then went to to 150 mg. I feel normal again now.
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