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User Reviews for Venlafaxine

Also known as: Effexor, Effexor XR

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6.6/10 Average Rating

9 Ratings with 4 User Reviews

Compare all 26 medications used in the treatment of Obsessive Compulsive Disorder.

Reviews for Venlafaxine to treat Obsessive Compulsive Disorder

Review by OCD Guy: User Rating:  
   
9.0

Effexor XR (venlafaxine): Effexor is the only antidepressant that has helped my Obsessive Compulsive Disorder, and I have tried quite a few. It is the only one that has had very few side effects as long as you take it regularly. It has greatly helped me deal with my OCD and has greatly improved my overall mood and outlook on life. I take it in conjunction with Pimozide which has eliminated the intrusive unwanted thoughts and also Dextrostat which helped eliminate the tiredness associated with with taking the previous medications. These 3 medications have given me a new lease on life. Prior to this mix of medicines I must have tried a couple dozen that either didn't work for me or had too many side effects.

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May 31, 2009 4:57 AM
Review by Anonymous: User Rating:  
   
10

Effexor XR (venlafaxine): This drug saved my life. No side effects and I can now move on with my life.

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November 26, 2009 12:28 AM
Review by Anonymous: User Rating:  
   
10

Effexor (venlafaxine): I was walking the streets at night before I started Effexor. Diagnosed with obsessive compulsive disorder. Been on it over 10 years. Once in a while I try to ween myself off and I start to have those terrible feelings again. I will stay on it the rest of my life. I can live normally.

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September 28, 2011 5:31 PM
Review by Anonymous: User Rating:  
   
8.0

Effexor XR (venlafaxine): Effexor XR is the ONLY anti-depressant I can take. It works so well, and honestly saves my life. It makes me a happier, nicer person. I couldn't function without this medication.

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November 11, 2010 6:42 PM

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