Venlafaxine Questions (Page 7)

Teva venlafaxine bad reaction?

I have been taking zydus 300mg of venlafaxine . It is out of stock and just started the same dosage by Teva. I take it in one dose in the morning and the teva brand I feel is too strong . Does anyone have any idea if teva is stronger than zydus or what generic I should try instead. I always have a... read more

Those of you that take venlafaxine,how long did it take you to start noticing marked positive...

... effects from the drug? Also, at which dose did you notice those marked effects? Thanks!

What is the difference between SNRI's and SARI's (serotonin antagonist and reuptake inhibitors)?

Currently take trazodone & venlafaxine with ziprasidone. Have Ehlers-Danlos, fibromyalgia, with muscle/joint/nerve pain,osteochondrosis, osteoarthritis, bipolar I with mixed episodes, PMDD, and severe complex PTSD. I am trying to work with doctors to take as few medications that will treat all... read more

Venlafacine withdrawal brain feeling bizarre?

I’m in the UK and I’ve been taking venlafaxine for about a year. I was on 250mg but tapered recently down to currently 180mg. I now feel nauseous and bizarre headaches and feelings of my brain sort of floating (if that makes sense). Wondered about anyone experiencing the same?

Is it possibile that venlafaxine ruined my health?

My psychiatrist decided that I should get off it. So I did. It was horrible I was in so much pain I don't even remember it well. It was too quick for me.. almost cold turkey. Then I started to have stomach problems and chronic pain. My anxiety got so bad I still have problems leaving my home. About... read more

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 - IR or XR? What should I do?

I took the IR last year 37.5mg for a month before upping to 37.5mg AM and PM (75mg) and got on well but came off as felt better! Big mistake as 3 months later felt so down again. This time my dr has given me 37.5mg XR for a week and then 75mg XR. I’m now on day 13 and am feeling a bit all over the p... read more

Does Venlafaxine cause weight gain?

Venlafaxine - Does 187.5mg venlaxafine work ?

Hi this is my first post never been on this before :S I have been on venlaxafine for a year in aug was told I have postnatal depression I was absolutely fine when my daughter was born till she was 10 months old I started having really bad panic attacks and didn't want to leave the house I did t... read more

Does Venlafaxine contain gluten?

I have Celiac Disease and cannot take any meds which contain wheat, or are manufactured near wheat or wheat products. Any information you can provide on whether or not this medication would have wheat, whey, rye would be helpful. Thank you.

Whats the best time of day to take venlafaxine?

when I take it at bedtime I have trouble sleeping so is it better to take it first thing in the morn

Can you take 40MG propranolol and venlafaxine 3.7mg?

Been given venlafaxine 1 a Day 3.7mg for server anxiety and depression also was given propranolol 40MG to help me get use to the side effects with venlafaxine 3.7mg is this ok doctor said its ok just wanted to no anyone have any experience on this medication ive been on it for 3 day starting to... read more

Wellbutrin and marijuana? Side effects?

Currently have been on wellbutrin itself for about almost a month. Previously I was on venlafaxine and wellbutrin, then got taken off the venlafaxine (wasn't for me). This is my first time being on the drug itself and I've had side effects such as, nausea, headache and vommiting. This morning I... read more

Can venlafaxine 225mg cause blackouts and get you drunk very quickly?

I had an amount of alcohol which should not made me drunk. And from some point I cannot remember anything. Normally I have alcohol like 5 times per year and it happened to me second time in the last year.

Can I use venlafaxine life long?

I had a serious breakdown 28 years ago and since then have been on an antidepressant. The last ten years on venlafaxine 150XR. I am not really depressed today, maybe slightly, but easily become anxious. My circumstances are not ideal as I have limited financial resources. That puts some stress on... read more