Effexor Questions (Page 3)

What do I do next if, after several years, Wellbutrin 450 mg. a day has stopped working?

I have suffered from low-grade depression symptoms for the last 20 years. I began with Prozac, a miracle but it made me gain weight. Next was Effexor, almost as good, some weight gain but stayed with it for several years (After trying a couple of others with little result.). Then, the depression... 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

Venlafaxine/Effexor ER 150mg to 225 mg?

My PDR just upped me from 150 to 225 because I was feeling tired and still had some symptoms. I am in my second week of the 150mg. SHould i have giving it more time?? I am kind of worried because it is the highest recommended dose. Is there much difference in the two dosages?? Is there anyone else... read more

What happens when you suddenly stop taking effexor 150mg?

possible side effects? i currently have been without my effexor for about 4 days, would nausea be a side effect... how long does it usually last?

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

I'm currently taking venlafaxine er (effexor) for depression. I still have trouble sleeping; is it?

... safe to combine with diphenhydramine (simply sleep or sominex)

Zoloft vs Effexor need some advice?

I am thinking of switching my meds for depression I started on Paxil which made me blow up like a balloon in turn making me more depressed, Cymbalta, I slept about 14 hours a day and finally Zoloft. I have been on 75mg of Zoloft for about four years, I absolutely feel better than i did. My side... 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 kind if effects will I notice when my effexor works and how long will it take to work?

Hello. I am new to this site. I have generalized anxiety disorder and major depression. I am 36 and a single mom if three. I have been hospitalized 4 times in the past 2 months for depression and anxiety. I was only on a couple medicines for a short while then celexa for four weeks which did not... read more

Stopped taking Pristiq - how long before dizziness goes away?

I was on Effexor 150mg for 10 years and wanted to be drug free. The Dr. said it would be a difficult withdrawal process and suggested I get on Pristiq as it would be easier to withdraw from. What a nightmare! I switched on November 28th from Effexor 150mg to Pristiq 100mg and after 3 weeks went... read more

Does effexor cause shortness of breath?

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