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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
Venlafaxine - can this make you constantly fatigued and sleepy?
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!... read more
Is Propranolol affecting my Venlafaxine?
I have a question about depression medications. I have had major depression (and OCD) for over 15 years, and most Serotonin Reuptake Inhibitors weren't helping me. Then my doctor prescribed me Venlafaxine, and it's been the most helpful drug I have ever taken. Venlafaxine is a Serotonin... read more
Effexor - I'm extremely tired after taking Venlafaxine 150mg in the morning I would like to try?
... taking it in the evening but wondering if I'll have withdrawal effects changing the time of day??
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
Having been on phenelzine for over 45 years my GP has said that I have to change drug?
It is not cost effective. Psychiatrist said this morning to change to venlafaxine (telephone consultation). He wants me off of phenelzine in 2 months rather than what I would prefer. That is over about 6 months. Not happy as he is only a locum and took now interest in my views. Probally wants to... read more
Can you drink alcohol while taking Venlafaxine?
My wife was put on Venlafaxine and increased her already high intake of alcohol and wine. It has made her seem irrational making decsions and wont agree drinking must have a negative on the drug. What are commen affects of alcohol and the drug? Thank you
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!
What are "brain zaps" that everyone mentions as a withdrawal effect from venlafaxine/Effexor?
I have taken venlafaxine 37.5 mg for 3 months to help my anxiety. It worked well until about a month ago. I started getting nauseous, dizzy and headache an hour after taking. My nurse practitioner told me I should go off it. I asked about tapering off and she said to take one every other day for a... read more
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... read more
Venlafaxine - I upped my dose from 75mg to 150mg 10 days ago?
I just upped my Venlaxafine dose from just under 75 mg to 150mg because I have the worse obsessive thoughts that keep playing all day. My anxiety went way up for the first few days and now it's gradually getting better but still there. The thoughts are there still. It's been 10 days.... read more
Venlafaxine - How long till I get past the withdrawal symptoms? It's been horrible.
I have tapered down until I got to 25 mg for two weeks. This is day 5. My mind is everywhere, brain zaps, yawning, anxiety through the roof, depression bad, odd dreams, nauseous, and just not feeling myself. I feel like I should be in the hospital with my crazy thoughts. I hate this.
Does Venlafaxine cause breast tenderness?
I have been on Venlafaxine for a little over a week now and fir the last 3 days my breasts have been sore. Is this normal?
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