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Well today is the first day of Effexor XR for me and I feel strange. Will this go away?
For those who have followed my story. I suffer severe constant anxiety. I even have a bag packed to go to emergency it is so bad/ I have been on 10 mg of prozac which didn't seem to do me any good at all. I saw the Dr yesterday and he switched me to Effexor. 37.5 mg caps for a week and then... read more
I just started weaning off of Effexor XR 150 mg. I am now on day 2 of no Effexor at all. I am?
... starting to feel very dizzy, tingling sensations, brain fog, and nauseous. Is there anything I can do (without taking another prescription) to lessen the side effects? I started Effexor 6 years ago for depression and anxiety while going through a divorce. Life is much more stable now and I... read more
Effexor XR Dosage increase?
G'day..I've been on Effexor XR 150mg a day for some 10 years,I have severe agoraphobia and panic disorder.Originally the dose worked well for me but slowly over the years the benefits have diminished and I'm slipping backwards. Would raising the dosage help and what is the maximum?... read more
Effexor XR - Venlafaxine and weight gain/loss?
Hi there Mi have been on sertraline for 2 years, I have just weaned off them on the advice from the doctor and she has prescribed me venlafaxine. I was wondering if anyone had experienced weight gain or loss with this AD? Sertraline caused a huge weight gain and ideally I want an AD that isn't... read more
Has anyone switched from Effexor XR to Luvox/Lexapro/Zoloft, how did you find it?
Has anyone switched from Effexor to any of these three other meds? If yes, what did you experience? How are you doing now? I was diagnosed with GAD, but my new doctor believes OCD is really the cause most of my issues. Thanks!!
Effexor for 7 years, Switching to Wellbutrin...KNOCKS ME OUT!!! ANYONE ELSE??
The doctor is weaning me off of Effexor XR slowly. 37.5 mg removed... Adding 75mg Buproprion 2x per day.. Have taken Effexor Xr 225mg for 7+ years, but have been suffering from MDD for most of my life. Have only been on meds a couple days, but I read time and time again that I'd have energy... read more
Is it normal for Effexor XR to make you extremely sleepy?
I started taking it yesterday morning. I’ve read that many people reported it making them feel wired, so I didn’t want to take it at night. I know meds affect everyone differently... and boy did it influence me! it was all I could do all day to keep my eyes open. I felt like a zombie. I... read more
Effexor XR - Does anyone on Effexor have trouble losing weight?
I'm been on it for years and the pounds never come off no matter how much I watch what I eat and exercise. Wondering if it's this medication? Anyone experienced this?
Effexor XR - How is Effexor better then Lexapro or Zoloft?
Im a 25 year old male and iv taken Zoloft about two years ago for my social anxiety and it worked for about a month then did the complete opposite and made me more nervous then before. Also i recently tried Lexapro and the first day i took it, it was unbearable for me, it made me extremely nervous... read more
What do I do about night sweats. Have been taking 150mg effexor xr for 6 years and wake up more?
... than one time a night, especially in winter when the heat comes on, sweaty and cold. It sucks. Does anyone know what to do about this? Frank
Has anyone else noticed increased libido with Effexor XR caps?
I was put on Effexor Extended Release (75mg) about a month ago. I was coming off of Seroquel when they changed my diagnosis from Borderline Personality Disorder to generalized depression, social phobia, and PTSD. They also put me on Clonidine (0.2 - 0.3 mg), but I don't notice any change in my... read more
Has anyone else been on venlafaxine/Effexor for 23 years? I have been concerned about long term use?
It worked well for my depression in the past. I took 75mg of Effexor XR with no need of increase for years. Was increased to 150 mg a number of years ago. Then the generic venlafaxine. Increased to 200 mg a a few years ago. As of Jan this year couldn't take the XR form due to insurance. Other... read more
Could not taking Effexor for 2 days make me feel dizzy, off balance as if drunk?
I am taking 75mg Effexor XR, 2x a day. For 2 days I was unable to take it due to BS insurance! For those 2 days, I felt completely "out of it!" Very dizzy and off balance, almost as if I was drunk! Finally after reading on the Internet about Effexor XR, I found out you should NEVER... read more
Effexor XR (75mg) to Lexapro (10mg)?
Has anyone ever switched from Effexor XR to Lexapro? If so, how did it work? Was there any withdrawals during the weening, switching process? I work in a call center with a high stress level, which causes anxiety and panic attacks. I have been on Effexor XR (75mg) for 6 years, and Klonopin (1mg)... read more
Effexor XR - nervous and jittery?
I have only taken one dose and I was awake all night and now feel nervous and shaky - has anyone else ever felt this way on Effexor and did is subside in time?
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