Effexor Questions (Page 7)

I am attempting to switch from Effexor (450 mg/day) to Pristiq (50 mg/day). The side effects (head?

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?

Is one of the side effects of Effexor hair loss?

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

How do I get off venlafaxine 37.5 XL?

I have been on antidepressants for 7 years now, and Effexor for 5 years, was up to 150 mg, and have reduced to 37,5 mg with no side effects, I have done this really slowly, and have been on 37.5 mg XL tablets for 8 months, and can't stop completely. today i thought i would take one every... 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 first day! It seems like this is doing the trick! Anybody else happy with Effexor??

I was on Lexapro 10mg for GAD for over 5 years , it did make me feel better but it never really completely worked, I even tried 20mg with no success, no real side effects. Years ago I was on Paxil , it worked but the weight gains and excessive sweating were terrible. Today I started Effexor lowest... 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

Effexor - sleeplessness?

I started this drug as I just couldn't get out of bed - I thought it was all from the pain from my disease - but although I have started living again I find going to sleep may take hours, and then an hour later I wake again and am restless. Sometimes I need a sleep for an hour when I get home.... read more

I have been taking 75mg Effexor to counteract the side effects of Arimidex for last 5 years. Now?

... stopped taking as at end of my Breast Cancer Treatment and starting to feel terrible. Sickness, aching, light headed etc. Anyone know if this is normal and how long it will last?

Anyone start effexor and get hit with headaches then anxiety?

I've had depression since I can remember as well as inattentive ADD. I was diagnosed at 17. I am 44 now. I used to have severe anxiety (treated with xanax)... however a life changing experience got me off xanax. Been prescribed adderall along with several different anti depressants. I feel no... 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?

Effexor {Venlafaxine} - Depression & Obsessive Thoughts (OCD)?

I have been on this Medication for two weeks and a couple days. I have had the sweating side effects and vivid dreams. I take 150 MG of it. Can anyone tell me how long it took for it to work on the depression AND obsessive thoughts? (OCD) Thanks!