Effexor Questions (Page 6)

What is Usual Dosage & Maximum Dose of Effexor XR?

bc/bs won't approve effexor XR 300 mg each day for major depression in a chronic schizophrenia patient because they say this exceeds the maximum dosage.

I recently ran out of my prescription of Effexor 150 mg. I have been taking this med for 8 years.?

... My doctor retired, so now I have no way to get a prescription. I never knew about side effects until I started having them 4 days ago. Try attending school and not being to function is not much fun. Does anyone know any solution. No I don/t want therapy, been there, done that

Does Effexor suppress emotions? I can no longer cry even when I want to?

Buspar for sleep Anyone take buspar once a day at bedtime for sleep..possibly with melantonin?

I am taking 150mg xr of Effexor in the morning... helps with all sorts of anxiety shrink said continue on 0.5 mg of Xanax 3 times a day... notice the buspar before work makes me feel a little foggy headed So stopped taking it in the morning... However have trouble getting to sleep... anyone take... read more

Having to go back on Effexor XR ?

i recently decided to come off of Effexor XR 150ml after taking it for 2 years. For the first month I did not Experience any anxiety however only now has it gone back somewhat to how it use to be prior to me taking this medication. I've decided to start taking it again. the doctors have... read more

What drug combination is best for Wellbutrin XL?

Hi, I am just wondering what combination medications you are on and what helps. I've read many people take Wellbutrin with Zoloft or Effexor. I have really high anxiety. I also have major depression and Wellbutrin XL is helping a lot (just not the anxiety that comes with it).

Wellbutrin XL 150mg and weight loss?

My doctor recently switched me from Effexor XR 75mg/day to Wellbutrin XL 150mg/day due to significant weight gain in less than a month on effexor. He told me Wellbutrin will help with the unhealthy weight gain( I'm only 5'3 and over 150lbs since being on effexor) and that within a month... read more

Effexor and sex drive / libido?

I'm wondering what peoples' dose is on Effexor and how it affects you sex drive. I ask as I'm reading some, but not many, reports of (men's ?) sexual drive returning to a more normal state at doses of 225 mgs and above but can't find any study to back this up. Thank you

Having shortness of breath on Effexor XR should I continue on?

I've been taking generic Effexor XR 75 mg for about 3 or 4 weeks now for anxiety/depression and I've been noticing that I'm having a sensation of feeling short of breath after taking my medicines in the afternoon. Obviously, it isn't fun to feel like there are issues with your... read more

How long does Effexor withdrawal last?

I’ve been off Effexor for a little over 3 months. My doctor had me taper from 150mg, to 75mg, to 37.5mg with only 2 weeks in between each taper. That was probably too fast, my symptoms were really bad. Vertigo, nausea, diarrhea, anxiety, depression, bad stomach pains, vomiting. I’m... read more

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

Splitting up the dose of viibryd ?

Hi, yesterday was THE lowest day I've had in years! Almost off the Effexor & on only 5mg of viibryd. I saw my doc. We agreed to stop the Effexor ( still on low dose lexapro) & increase my viibryd to 10mg. Last night I decided to take 5mg along with sleepy meds, slept fine. Woke up... read more

Does Effexor really help with increasing your sex drive and energy??

I am taking Cymbalta now and decided it is time to get off of it because I have lost my sex drive and have absolutely no energy at all. I have heard a lot of positive feedback so far but I have also heard that it gives you your sex drive back and increases your energy, curious if this is true.

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

I am 5 weeks pregnant & left effexor 150mg. How long will withdrawal symptoms last?

I have been on effexor 150mg once a day, for abt 3 years. I found out yesterday that I'm 5 weeks pregnant, the doc said thaT I shld leave the effexor immediately as its nt safe during preg. I skipped last night and am alrdy feelng terrible withdrawal symptoms, nausea, dizziness and body pain.... read more