Effexor Questions (Page 8)

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!

Tired on Effexor Venlafaxine??

I was on 75mg for a couple weeks. That was fine. But bumped it to 150, and not sure if that's making me tired, or just an off day. Does this medication have a reputation for inducing tiredness?? I was on lexapro previously, which definitely made me tired, but taken at night, that wore off by... read more

How to wean off Effexor XR ?

I'm currently taking 300mg of Effexor XR. He wants me to go on Cymbalta 30mg × 10 days then increase to the 60mg. My question is how do you wean off the Effexor when it's a capsule.

Increased dose of effexor from 150mgs to 225mgs, increased anxiety after two weeks?

My dr recently increased my dose of Effexor XR from 150mgs to 225mgs. I have been on the 225 for about two weeks, right at the two week mark my anxiety seems to have gotten worse. Does anyone know if this is normal? I'm wondering how long I should give it before I decide to go back to 150. I was do... read more

Is it safe to go from taking 112.5mg Effexor to 37.5mg?

If been taking this medicine for 4 months for headaches and anxiety. Want t come off it now so is it safe to go from taking 112.5 to 75 thanks in advance

I have been taking Effexor XR 37.5mg every other day for over 15 years. There was no therapeutic?

... effect anymore, I was just on it to avoid the horrible withdrawals. I finally decided I wanted off of the Effexor so I went to the psychiatrist to discuss weaning off, but due to my current life situation, my doc decided to up my dose to 75 mg every day. I am now tired, nauseous and just... read more

Effexor XR - How long to feel calm inside and sleep better?

I started this medicine 2 weeks ago. Recovering from depression and anxiety episode. I get these every 4 to 10 years when difficult situations arise. Was on Zoloft for 12 years then on Luvox for 4 years. I have 2 family members that are doing well on 150 and 225 mg so my doc decided to give it a... read more

Can I take Effexor at night?

I've been taking Effexor XR in the AM for only 2 weeks but im.find that when I settle down at bed time and through the night I'm jittery and anxious yet I don't feel that way during the day when I take it. During the day I feel good. Should I try switching the time I take it?

What anti depressant has least sexual side effects for women? Lexapro, Effexor, or Cymbalta?

Has anyone taking Effexor XR experienced itching or rash as a side effect? I have been on it for....

... 11 years and shortly after starting it experienced itching followed by sores which start small and get bigger because of my scratching. I saw a dermatologist who diagnosed me with prurigo nodularis. I am convinced it is caused by one of my medicines. I have so many scars (white spots) from this... read more

Increasing Effexor XR from 37.5mg to 75mg and got sort of a funny question?

I started on 37.5mg the 6th of January which the first 4 to 5 days gave me heartburn around the clock. So thankfully that went away. OK, began on 75Mg doctor's orders 2 day's ago and noticed felt kinda fatigued those 2 day's and after waking up started having awful cramps and had to hit the... read more

Effexor XR - Women, did Effexor effect you sex drive and ability to orgasm?

Does Effexor XR cause vivid dreams?

Effexor - what about alcohol and weight gain?

Hello, I have been on Effexor for approximately 10 months to reduce stress and depression, and it has been successful thus far. However, I have two side effects that I hope someone can give me more information on. 1. Alcohol - after having a few drinks, I get the worst hangovers. I am extremely... read more