Venlafaxine for Social Anxiety Disorder User Reviews (Page 3)

Brand names: Effexor, Effexor XR

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sky...
November 7, 2018

"Was on venlafaxine 37.5 dose ER. Caused severe constipation and had impacted stool, and it has never happened to me. So I started to take it every other day, and the constipation subsided. Was on for 6 months and recently felt like it was not helping and having vision issues and insomnia. This drug was not helping me at all, and I wanted to come off of this. I could not wean off, it was the worst drug I have ever taken. I am finally on day 5 of not taking this drug, and I am still experiencing electrical brain jolts, this is so not normal and crazy. Also, now got severe pain in left collarbone near my neck. I was crying in pain. Took some ibuprofen to stop the pain, was up most of the night. Do not take this drug, this drug is awful and dangerous, and it should not be doing this to me. Please stay away, there are other options, look into them. I am so done with these pills, they are just awful."

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Anonymous
Taken for less than 1 month
January 9, 2017

Venlafaxine "Been on this generic XR capsule 150 mg. just 4 days and have nausea, shakiness, blurry vision, insomnia, crying spells. This is awful and getting off this right away! Was on just before I started taking this was just 2 tablets, twice a day, 75 mg. No problems of side effects. Just wasn't working much anymore. There is a difference in side effects!"

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CXo...
October 29, 2016

"I started this medication for my social anxiety and mood swings. I was on the medication for 3 days. On day three, I went to bed and stopped breathing as I slept as a side effect of the medication. The doctor told me to immediately quit taking the medication, so I did. I quit and had shortness of breath for about 2 days after and increased anxiety, even worse panic attacks. Hope this helps."

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Taken for less than 1 month
August 19, 2020

"Took a single dose of venlafaxine 37.5 mg that my doctor had prescribed me, naturally without telling me anything about the drug. What ensued was nothing short of the worst night of my entire life. Woke up at 2:00 sharp, had hot and cold sweats, diarrhea, brain zaps, weakness and numbness in the limbs, constipation, dizziness to the point where the world was spinning around me, and I very nearly fainted, and last but not least, vomit-inducing nausea. This horrible little pellet of awfulness feels like no medicine I've ever had."

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Anonymous
April 10, 2012

Venlafaxine "Not as many side effects as other antidepressants, such as Celexa."

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Max...
September 2, 2017

Venlafaxine "Worked great for social anxiety and anxiety, the downsides for me are loss of appetite and sexual dysfunction. Had no luck ejaculating when I'm on it. Other side effects disappear around 2 weeks."

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Anonymous
April 12, 2016

"Amazing drug! The first drug ever that improved my depression and social anxiety, before I was disabled and suicidal. Now I feel like a newborn."

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JHJ...
Taken for 1 to 6 months
September 18, 2019

Venlafaxine "I've been on a few antidepressants for social anxiety disorder. It is difficult to find the right med. I think Effexor with Lamictal is a great combo."

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Mis...
Taken for 1 to 6 months
January 17, 2016

Venlafaxine "During menstruation, I felt like I was out of control. It was okay the other three weeks of the month. But that one week a month was horrible."

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Cor...
Taken for 6 months to 1 year
March 21, 2020

"I've been on venlafaxine for a year and am slightly happier, more perked up, 8/10! I have slight stomach aches, urinating frequently, horrible withdrawal, 7/10."

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oyv...
Taken for 1 to 6 months
August 11, 2022

"Did absolutely nothing for GAD/social anxiety, even at a dose of 300 mg. Avoid."

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Kud...
November 9, 2021

"It helped with social anxiety. But for orgasm, was a problem, and erection too. So there are pros and cons."

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JJa...
Taken for 6 months to 1 year
March 31, 2019

"My son was on this medication and ultimately committed suicide, he was on the extended release."

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Jim...
Taken for 6 months to 1 year
September 9, 2019

"It ruined my life. Unbearable pain for over a year now."

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