Venlafaxine Questions (Page 8)

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

Venlafaxine - Has anyone been on Effexor XR 75mg while pregnant?

I am battling postnatal depression after having my second daughter, I am taking Effexor XR 75mg and have just had found out I'm pregnant. Has anyone been on antidepressants while pregnant that could give me peace of mind. I've read it can cause birth defects and withdrawal for the baby... read more

Venlafaxine - Effexor XR morning or night?

I have been taking Effexor XR for 2 weeks and am waking up jittery. Should I take this medicine in the morning?

Anger management - I am pretty much over the hill but I picked up a lot of anger and frustration...

... over the last few years. I thought that I would start feeling better but that doesn't seem to be happening at all. I have been diagnosed with bi-polar and I'm presently taking venlafaxine 75mg four times a day along with bupropion 150mg 2 times a day. It used to work, but not so much... read more

Venlafaxine increase from 182.5mg to 225mg?

I'm on day 3 of increase due to my anxiety acting up again. Was fine the last 2 days but today I feel weak,shaky and anxious. Is this just my body adjusting to higher dose and will it settle down? If anyone has similar experience I'd appreciate it as m worried.

Does venlafaxine change you?

I have been on venlafaxine for many years and believe it has completely changed me. I used to be very sociable and outgoing. But the person I am now, I dont enjoy going out and I am not very sociable. I seem to have gone from extraverted to interverted and no longer enjoy the things I once did. It... read more

Can you take venlafaxine & mirtazapine together or is it a bad mix?

What sleep aide can I safely take with venlafaxine- I've used venlafaxine for 20 years with good results. I was using trazodone but one of my doctors stopped it and put me on mirtazapine instead, but I'm suffering from tiredness, extreme cold hands and feet and I have suffered with... read more

Generalised anxiety ~ Multiple meds.

I’m from England, and had a few questions which I can discuss with my doctor soon but with them being very busy due to the aftermath of COVID I thought I’d delve online for some tips. I’ve tried many different medications over the years and finally found Effexor XR (or... read more

Vortioxetine dose increase?

I have been taking vortioxetine for 9 days at 10mg dose. To be honest things have been a bit of a mess. I tapered down to 0mg of venlafaxine then began taking vortioxetine. The withdraw from venlafaxine was intense. So I'm glad to be free of that med. I'm just wondering how long I should... read more

Venlafaxine - Has anyone with biolar condition taken Effexor and did it help?

I have a relative who is bipolar and she is having trouble with getting on the right antidepressant. Was wondering if Effexor would help her?

Muscle stiffness lower back pain while taking venlafaxine 150mg XR?

Is it OK to take NSAIDS with venlafaxine?

I currently take tramadol for chronic pain with oxycodone every 3 days. Do NSAIDS have a bad effect with venlafaxine?

How long does 300mg venlafaxine take to start working?

I have been taking 300mg for 8 wks just wondered how long they take to work

Safe to switch from escitalopram to venlafaxine?

My doctor is changing me from escitalopram 20mg to venlafaxine. She indicated I could stop the escitalopram right away and start the venlafaxine. Has anyone had experience with this ? Ive been on escitalopram for 3 years . Thank you!