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Effexor XR blocked ejaculation?
Been taking Effexor XR for one month. I can't ejaculate during sex. Is this a permanent side effect or will it go away over time?
Has anyone discovered they don't REM sleep while on 225mg of Effexor XR?
I had began to fall asleep while talking to people and wanting to fall asleep behind the wheel. At my therapist appointment I nodded off 3 times in 45 minutes. I already was established with a sleep specialist for severe Restless Leg Syndrome so I was sent back to him and he orded a sleep study.... read more
Hi friends. I have a script for effexor xr. its out of date, can I still take it?
it was prescribed for my post-partum depression and i havent had the chance to get my new one filled. it says discard after july 2009. i was wondering if maybe it has weakened overtime, become more potent, or toxic. should i take it until i get my new script filled or just trash it?
I quit Effexor xr cold turkey, accidently, after 4 day to neat sweats, anger, headaches, shakes,?
... crying. I figured out what I did. How long until I feel back to normal, not taking it again. I have been on it for 15+ years
Effexor XR - Even 37.5 seems too much?
I am on my 5th day of 37.5mg and was supposed to double my dose on day 3. Within and hour and a half of taking it, I'm pretty "high" but not enjoyably. It thins out by late afternoon, but in 12 hours I guess the time release kicks in and I'm really speedy. The doctor's response was to suggest... read more
Been on lexapro 20mg for 4 years, feel it's not working for me anymore. Sadness, hopelessness!?
So in 2009 I had my first baby. I've had GAD since I was 19, was on Effexor XR for a short time before getting pregnant, was off it during my pregnancy and despite being more worried than average, I had a great pregnancy and delivery. However I had horrible, constant panic attack anxiety directly... read more
I just started Lisinopril 10mg today is red face and fast heart rate normal? I'm Also on Effexor XR?
... 150mg which I started Monday for severe anxiety. I'm a worry wart and want to make sure this is Nothing to worry about
How much food should I eat when I take my Effexor? I take 150mg of Effexor XR each morning. It?
... makes me antsy, so I definitely can't take it at night. The directions say to take it with food. However, at the time of day I take it, I can't have food containing calcium or iron because of the thyroid medication I also take. So very often I do not eat when I take my Effexor or I eat a snack... read more
Is effexor xr that scary to try??
I tried about every antidepressant out there,after 5 yrs. They stop working. Panic attacks, very high anxiety and depression. Is effexor worth the risk??
Effexor XR - Increased anxiety after starting Effexor?
Has anybody experienced increased anxiety after starting Effexor? If so how long did it last?
Effexor XR and heartburn?
Just started 37.5mg Effexor. I'm on my 4th day and can tell it is already giving me a boost of motivation. Just wondering, the ONLY side effect I have is constant heartburn. Wondering how long this will last? I have noticed it helping my OCD and ADHD and more energy, but the heartburn and burping... read more
At 112.5 mg on Effexor XR generic should I increase dose?
I am on 112.5 mg of generic Effexor for 3 weeks now and so far things have been going up and down at this dose. Basically, one day will be very high anxiety and the next will be depression and on another day it will be a mix of the two or one or the other acting up and fading through out the day.... read more
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!
Effexor XR (venlafaxine) 225mg?
My doctor has just increased my Effexor XR (venlafaxine) to 225mg, I find that every time there is a increase I suffer more anxiety and agitation,Is this normally what happens when this drug is increased. Any feedback would be really helpful. Thanks
Is it possible to experience withdrawal symptoms in between doses of Effexor XR?
I take 75mg of Effexor XR every day in the morning. Towards the afternoon/evening I tend to experience hot flashes, dizziness, nausea, headaches, irritability, and flu-like sensations (I feel as if I’m sick). I looked up the symptoms online and discovered these are symptoms that one experiences w... read more
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