Effexor Questions (Page 5)

How long does it take too feel the effects of Prozac? Been on 20 mg for just over two weeks now and?

... not much improvement. Not sleeping well either. I do take it in the morning. It's the latest anti.d in a few trails this year. Effexor and Cymbalta both taken previously but stopped working. NOw I have anxiety too. Help

Effexor - causing shakiness, nervousness, sweating so Dr increased dose, is this normal?

Hello all! I started Effexor XR one month ago at 75 mg. I went to my Doctor today because I've been having problems with shakiness, nervousness, sweating and sometimes just feel out of it. I thought maybe he would change the medication, instead he increased to 150mg. Is this normal? Has anyone... read more

Anyone taking Effexor xr that has developed a mettalic taste in mouth?

Switching from Effexor to Prozac?

My doctor decided to wean off Effexor and increase Prozac at the same time for anxiety and decrease withdrawal symptoms. Any success stories out there?

Medicine - Can I ask my pharmacist for name brand drugs or does it have to be my doc?

I want to take welbutrin and effexor not generic how do I do this?

I am trying to switch from 20 mg of Lexapro to Effexor. How Should I cross taper?

I have been on Lexapro for over 15 years and I feel it is no longer helping me at all with my Anxiety and Depression. How should I cross taper this. I already started on Effexor at 37.5 mg and I am going to double that starting tomorrow. I am doing this while still on 20 mg of Lexapro.Should I... read more

Did anyone have an increase in energy soon after starting Effexor? Will this energy stay or fade aw?

Hi I've been taking Effexor rx for two weeks now. 75Mg the first week and then 150mg the second. Almost immediately I noticed a increase in energy. The last year or so I have felt completely exhausted on a daily basis, no matter how much sleep I got. I've tried a lot of antidepressants... read more

When do side effects of Effexor go away?

I've was on Effexor 37.5 for a week and just started 75mg for the last 3 days. I've had terrible anxiety, digestion issues, and can't sleep. Please tell me these will go away soon. I'm Also afraid to go out but still do. Please provide with any helpful input. Thanks

How long for Effexor XR to start working (read)? Do I need to increase dose or is it the wrong med?

Just some background: I was diagnosed with General Anxiety Disorder (mainly social anxiety, moderate ocd) my freshman year in college and was put on Lexapro 20mg for about a year. It worked somewhat well but made me very lethargic and I always wondered if a different medication would be better. So... read more

How many years can you stay on Effexor. I have been on it for nine years and I'm worried to get off?

I have heard of all the bad side effects you feel when you try to get off even if you do it gradually under a doctors care. I am on three hundred milligrams per day and I feel like a zombie. I have no energy and I have ringing in my ears

Anti-Depressants that doesn't cause weight gain or drowsiness?

Hello i was wondering if you guys had any recommendations i was on Celexa for 6 months and gained so much weight that my doctor switched it too Effexor XR in December 2016 it worked for a couple months but i started having too many side effects when my she upped my dose from 75mg to 150mg (blurred... read more

Venlafaxine - muscle and joint aches on 37.5 Effexor ER (venlafaxine)?

I started this medicines 4 months ago for on/off anxiety. Since then I’ve had terrible muscle and joint aches in my shoulders and arms. Plus I’ve had lower abdominal pain continuously. Been thru a battery of tests with normal results. My aching and pain is real! They say it isn’t... read more

When is the best time of day to take Effexor XR?

Especially when taking Ambien at night before, does taking Effexor XR in the morning exacerbate the feeling of sleepiness and sluggishness at midday and afternoon? Would taking the Effexor at night work better, or should the two not be taken close together?

How long until Effexor fully works?

I've been on generic Effexor, 35.7mg (for 4 weeks now and I still don't feel relaxed. Here is some of my background: I was originally placed on Lexapro in Nov. 2006 after a bad bought of anxiety attacks which led to IBS symptoms and GERD. In Aug 2010 I decided to ween off the Lexapro... read more

Is is best to take Effexor XR at night or in the morning?

I have been taking effexor xr for about 6 months and it seemed to work pretty well. However, lately I have been waking up in the morning very anxious and a bit depressed. I take 75 mg at night, does anyone think that it would be better to take it in the AM? H