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Would I feel dizzy if I missed two days of taking Effexor ER?
I am on 150mg Effexor Xr, and take 75mg 2x a day. I did not take it for 2 days due to BS insurance reasons. I felt completely dizzy and off balance for those 2 days. Could not figure out why. A very weird feeling like I was drunk! Is this normal for missing 2 days of this? This is the only thing I... read more
Could effexor xr cause me to have extreme hunger and to gain weight?
I know the side affects say weight loss and loss of appetite. But it seems to be working opposite for me. I can't seem to stop eating. I am always hungry and I wasn't like that before I started on the medication. I just worked hard to lose 40 lbs and getting heavy caused alot of my... read more
Missed a dose of Effexor XR?!?
Hi! I'm 15 years old and I have been taking Effexor XR (75mg) every morning for a couple months( after trying numerous other anti depressant medications).Today due to having to quickly pack up and leave for a nine hour drive home from vacation I forgot to take the Effexor and couldn't... read more
Effexor XR - Anyone on 600 mg?
I have been on 600 mg. for the past 14 yrs... anyone on such a dose or possibly even higher?
Effexor and Tramadol?
I take 150mg Effexor XR at 6pm everyday have done so for many years. I was prescribed Tramadol 50mg 1-2, 2 times a day for a workplace injury. I have read that the two can Interact and cause the body to produce to much serotonin leading to mild or severe serotonin syndrome. On the contrary I also... read more
I missed my Effexor XR (Venlafaxine) last night what should I do?
OK so I missed my Effexor last night and basically I feel like I'm dying. my stomach feels like it's imploding, I feel like I'm passing out, I'm lightheaded and I can hardly do anything without almost vomiting. I don't know what to do about this. what do you suggest... read more
Effexor and profuse sweating?
I've noticed since being prescribed Effexor XR 225mg that I sweat an inhuman amount. I am overweight but not obese and I'm relatively active (construction worker). I am an alcoholic which has spun out of control since taking the Effexor but even on days where I don't drink and have... read more
Effexor XR - Is it worth stopping Adderall for?
I have adult ADD and take Adderall. It's helped with my attention span, motivation and focus and as an added bonus my social anxiety too. On the other hand it wears off and I still feel like I deal with depression and anxiety and have now for years when I'm honest with myself. I am... read more
Is it normal to have a lot of trouble getting up in the morning while on Effexor XR?
I have been on Effexor XR for about 9 months now. The side effects are, of course, horrendous. But these are most noticeable when I've missed a dose by a few hours. The thing is, sometimes when I have been taking my medication on time, I find it strangely difficult to get up in the mornings.... read more
Cymbalta vs Effexor for energy??
Cymbalta makes me so exhausted. Would Effexor do the same? Has anyone switched from Cymbalta to Effexor with any success?
How to wean off Effexor XR ?
I'm currently taking 300mg of Effexor XR. He wants me to go on Cymbalta 30mg × 10 days then increase to the 60mg. My question is how do you wean off the Effexor when it's a capsule.
Increased dose of effexor from 150mgs to 225mgs, increased anxiety after two weeks?
My dr recently increased my dose of Effexor XR from 150mgs to 225mgs. I have been on the 225 for about two weeks, right at the two week mark my anxiety seems to have gotten worse. Does anyone know if this is normal? I'm wondering how long I should give it before I decide to go back to 150. I... read more
Extreme fatigue on Effexor XR?
I started Effexor XR 75mg 2 weeks ago to wean off Pristiq 50mg. Ever since I started taking it, I've been extremely tired with no energy or motivation, and my appetite has markedly increased. Is this typical for this medication? I know it's only been 2 weeks, but it seems to be getting... read more
Want off Effexor XR. Not working?
I have been weaning off Pristiq 50mg with Effexor XR 75mg for the past 3 weeks. I feel extremely tired, constantly hungry and no motivation or energy whatsoever. It hasn't helped with mood at all. I want off of it. I didn't really like Pristiq all that much either, but my dr kept telling... read more
I have been taking Effexor XR 37.5mg every other day for over 15 years. There was no therapeutic?
... effect anymore, I was just on it to avoid the horrible withdrawals. I finally decided I wanted off of the Effexor so I went to the psychiatrist to discuss weaning off, but due to my current life situation, my doc decided to up my dose to 75 mg every day. I am now tired, nauseous and just... read more
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