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Effexor XR - Does the yawning go away? Why am I so tired and have depressive episodes?

Posted 18 May 2014 by Sfltally2014 6 answers

Sorry if this has already been answered..I'm not used to q&a forums really. (Providing a lengthy info) I am a 22 year old female. I was first prescribed venlafaxine a couple months ago for general anxiety and depression. My doctor started me on 37.5 for the first week, told me to double ...

Can I take Venlafaxine and Wellbutrin together? I have taken these drugs at different in the past?

Posted 22 Oct 2014 by jlamar 5 answers

I read a review on this site from someone who found that adding wellbutrin to venlafaxine was helpful. I've been extremely depressed, as in doing nothing, even activities that are extremely enjoyable to me. Years ago wellbutrin seemed to help me get up and go. effexor (also taken in the past, ...

My pharmacy just switched my effexor xr 75 mg to this generic--venlafaxine HCL 75mg - Is this ok?

Posted 2 Aug 2010 by gertas 17 answers

For the several days I have takent the new one venlafaxine, I have been extremely dizzy. I have often had low levels of "vertigo" but this is off the cahrts. Could it be caused by this med change? Is it a problem to be concerned about?

Venlafaxine/Effexor ER 150mg to 225 mg?

Posted 4 Jan 2012 by nenag 4 answers

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 ...

Venlafaxine - can this make you constantly fatigued and sleepy?

Posted 6 May 2011 1 answer

I have been taking venlafaxine XR, 150mg for several months now. I have almost constant fatigue and / or sleepiness throughout the day. This problem is interferring with my quality of life. I have tallked to my family dr.& psychiatrist several times about this problem. They seem to dismiss it! ...

Just started on venaflaxine 37.5mg now 75mg. I desperately need some support from any fellow users.

Posted 1 day 12 hours ago by Sanchez01 2 answers

Hi. I'm new to this group I was hoping someone can help me I've been taking venaflaxine for 16 days and I'm still up and down I'm on 75mg the side effects have been not too bad only very anxious feelings. Yesterday I felt really calm after taking my dose then by evening I felt ...

Venlafaxine - Increasing Effexor... Made it worse?

Posted 2 days 13 hours ago by Jas22107 2 answers

Hello... I have been taking effexor 75mg for the past 6 or so months has been good for me just still have my bad days here and there anyhow I saw my Dr about a month ago and asked to increase to 150mg which I did... But now I feel like my anger and temper is worse than it ever has been... Is it ...

Venlafaxine - How to get motivation back?

Posted 4 days ago by Moorhead 1 answer

On Effexor for panic attacks, about 3 Years! Changed me a lot for the better!!! No more attacks. . I have done more in my life since on it. Just lack of motivation!!! What can we do to get it back? Naturally!

Has anyone else been on venlafaxine/Effexor for 23 years? I have been concerned about long term use?

Posted 9 Jun 2017 by TiredOfBeingSick2 1 answer

It worked well for my depression in the past. I took 75mg of Effexor XR with no need of increase for years. Was increased to 150 mg a number of years ago. Then the generic venlafaxine. Increased to 200 mg a a few years ago. As of Jan this year couldn't take the XR form due to insurance. Other ...

Venlafaxine antidepressant combinations?

Posted 30 May 2017 by collih01 3 answers

I have been taking Venlafaxine 375 mg for sometime but recently it has become ineffective at keeping my depression at bay. My doctor lowered my dose to 300 mg and added Mirtazipine 30mg. Whilst I feel alot better I have put on 7 lb in 4 weeks (even though following a strict Slimming World diet, as ...

Hi, ​I am currently taking 187.5mg of venlafaxine. I take 150mg of the extended release in the?

Posted 22 Jun 2017 by Clare0304 0 answers

... morning and because they only do the 37.5mg in the immediate release and they make me really tired for some reason, I take that at night. ​I've been doing really well and its definitely helping my anxiety and low mood. I've had a few wobbles today and yesterday so not feeling as good a ...

Venlafaxine - I ran out of venlafaxine 4 days ago now vomiting and light headed how long before?

Posted 17 Jun 2017 by Toby3 0 answers

... it's out of my system been on it over a year

Venafaxine..haven't taken in days. I'm very dizzy and my face is tingly also very lethargic. Is?

Posted 15 Jun 2017 by RDA74 0 answers

... this normal? Or will it worsen . I have no way to get to dc I was taking 150mg

Is there anything more I can take with these tablets?

Posted 16 May 2017 by Sam Dorey 3 answers

Hi I was diagnosed with anxiety and depression. I also suffer with not being able to fall asleep. The medication I currently take is venlafaxine 225mg, mirtazapine 45mg and quetiapine 500mg. I have been on these medications for over a year now and I find myself worsening. Is there anything that can ...

Venlafaxine - Has anyone experienced unexplained bruising when taking vensir xl?

Posted 24 May 2017 by beccag89 1 answer

Started on 75mg now up to 150mg

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