Venlafaxine Questions (Page 5)

Does anyone know who is carrying Teva generic Venlafaxine XR? (Not Walgreens)?

Does venlafaxine XR pull sodium from the blood?

My sodium has been running low for a few years, as well as potassium and chloride. I was hospitalized last year due to sodium being 127. The doctors say it's because of the antidepressant. I just turned 61 years.

Venlafaxine - I have recently gone through an 8 week weening off of effixor and as of today I...

... started having weird reactions. Is it normal or safe to physically hear your eyeballs shift and feel a vibration while they move? Is this a withdrawal symptom or should I seek medical attention?

Venlafaxine - any foods or juices that should be avoided while taking velanfanxine er 75mg?

What are the risks of smoking while taking 150mg Venlafaxine HCL?

I am a young adult and I've been taking Vanlafaxine HCL for a year, and smoking for 4 years. I've been on 150mg dose for about 6 weeks. What are the risks, if any?

Venlafaxine - Effexor and blood pressure?

I take BP med 1 pill a day. My blood pressure went up a little. I've been on effexor 2 months. Anyone have the same problem?

Duration of venlafaxine withdrawal symptoms?

I have been on Effexor for 2 years (started off on 37.5 and finished on 150 mg). It appeared to work quite well for my anxiety, (although the situation I was in had changed as well) and with the addition of therapy, I felt pretty stable for about a year (out of the two years on it). I decided in... read more

Ashwagandha and SNRI - is it safe?

Hi, i'm on 75 mg of Venlafaxine for depression/anxiety. I would like to know if it's safe to take Ashwagandha alongside SNRIs? Are there any known unsafe interactions? Thanks in advance.

Is it absolutely necessary that I eat when I take Effexor XR?

I take 150mg Effexor XR each morning without food, and I never experienced an upset stomach, which I assumed was the reason it says to take with food. My anxious personality says the medicine isn’t working its full potential because I am taking it on an empty stomach. I would ask my doctor... read more

Venlafaxine - Did anyone loose weight or find it helped with binge eating when your low!?

When is the best time to take venlafaxine ER?

I just started taking this medicine, 8 days ago and am currently taking it in the morning. The problem is that I am feeling down all day as well as nauseous and the when it gets to about 6 or 7pm I start to feel better. Calm, no nausea and good. I was wondering if I took it at night if I would... read more

Are there any long-term (using for 5 or more years) side effects from taking venlafaxine?

Increase in venlafaxine dosage?

I first started taking venlafaxine 37.5 for two weeks. Experienced nausea symptoms, loss of appetite. I increased the dosage to 75 mg which I have been on for a little over 2 weeks. My doctor wants to increase me to 150 mg but I’m hesitant to do this because on the 75 mg dose I was very... read more

Venlafaxine - How long does it take for the nausea to wear of when taking venlafaxine?

I have just been prescribed venlafaxine my gp advised taking the 37.5 mg dose on a night as it can make you feel nauseous. I have found myself throwing up waking up in the night as I feel really sick. I want to give this medication a good go but I feel so flat throughout the day along with... read more

How long do withdrawal symptoms last?

I tapered from 150mg venlafaxine down to 37.5 mg and stayed here for 4 weeks. I then stopped. I am on day 10 now with no signs of this leaving my body. Bad brain thumps, nausea, anxiety outbursts. How many days does a body take to rid this medication?