Venlafaxine and Sweating: What Users Say (Page 4)

• Gem...
• Taken for 10 years or more
• October 11, 2017

Venlafaxine for Depression "I've struggled with GAD since my late teens, which worsened following a tragic and untimely death in the family, which also led to PTSD. I tried numerous antidepressants, but most of them slowed me down, I didn't want this. So many years ago, maybe 12 years ago, I was prescribed Effexor. Since then, my dose has gone up and down, I'm now on 225 mg daily. I was able to come off them cold turkey for three pregnancies. I can only suggest early pregnancy hormones took over, as withdrawal effects were minimal. But in general, withdrawal effects are horrendous if I miss a day or two, as I've failed to collect them on time. I have an upset stomach, sweating, and tremors, nightmares, feelings of terror. Luckily, they work fast! I'm a fan, they help and make me feel normal."

• bls...
• June 9, 2009

Venlafaxine for Depression "I feel the need to write a review of this medication as I am currently experiencing severe withdrawal symptoms from missing one dose. There was a mix-up with a new insurance company, and I unfortunately had to miss yesterday's dose. I have never felt this way after missing one dose of a medication, and I have taken several different antidepressants over the last 10 years. I have the sweats, nausea, vomiting, diarrhea, and I have been crying uncontrollably all day. I did have benefits from taking this medication for the past three years, but I worry about continuing to take it any longer."

• tea...
• Taken for less than 1 month
• June 23, 2021

For Anxiety and Stress "Lasted 4 days on this, far worse than any depression, anxiety, or stress. Extremely confused, no attention span, couldn't concentrate, lost all motivation, and even with the tiredness and life sucked out of me, I never slept once during the 4 days. Time practically disappeared and felt like a robot. Decided to stop yesterday and feel far worse than I did taking it. Headaches and even more anxious than before and sweating a lot, feel like I'm going crazy during this withdrawal, and it was only 37.5 mg. Research into the medication before starting this because the withdrawal is even worse than the side effects on the medication."

• liv...
• May 3, 2010

Venlafaxine for Depression "I have depression, anxiety, and major back and neck pain, as well as many other problems. I was looking for an antidepressant that works, as well as something to help with my frequent sleep paralysis. Fortunately, I found one that works. Effexor XR helps tremendously with the nighttime attacks. Unfortunately, when starting (lowest dose), I had major headaches and nausea for the first two days. I also sweat a lot in general and made symptoms of sweating much worse, as well as feeling hot all the time. The benefits of stopping the sleep paralysis outweigh any other side effects. So for me, I'm sticking to it since I finally can sleep better. I hear getting off of it is awful, so do so carefully! When I stopped for two days, it was just like I started: nausea and major headaches, weird."

• Anonymous
• Taken for 1 to 6 months
• June 26, 2016

Venlafaxine for Depression "I wouldn't recommend this medication to my worst enemy. Although it seemed to work in a mild sense for my anxiety, when I missed even one dose, I paid dire consequences. I would wake up the next day dizzy, unable to see straight, started experiencing migraines, and would sweat day and night. I wish that my healthcare provider would have warned me of the detoxes before I accepted this treatment."

• EMH...
• September 3, 2016

For Generalized Anxiety Disorder "29/f with anxiety and depression, I have only taken this medicine once. I took it at night as prescribed by the doctor, woke up at 3 a.m. crawling out of my skin! I threw up twice, my pupils were dilated, I was sweating, shaking uncontrollably, and couldn't sleep. I imagine this is what meth feels like?! I started to have incredibly bad anxiety, bad thoughts and images, my brain felt like it was screaming. This medicine is awful. It's now 10 a.m., I'm still jittery, I feel super sick, can't eat, I feel awful."

• 775...
• January 14, 2010

Venlafaxine for Depression "I'm 15 and I just started this. So far, I've gotten nauseous, and I feel very tingly, especially in my head, and hot and sweaty."

• Kin...
• December 10, 2015

For Social Anxiety Disorder "The first week was horrendous. Hot and cold sweats, fever, delusional. Was willing to quit this medicine after 3 days. All I can say is stick with it, after that, taking this drug works wonders: slightly euphoric, calm, relaxed. If anyone is having doubts with this medicine (stick with it), and if it doesn't work for you, you will sure find out. Antidepressants don't work for me, but this is a Godsend, would recommend!"

• Ink...
• Taken for 1 to 6 months
• December 18, 2015

For Generalized Anxiety Disorder "Well, I started taking this about two months ago. While I know I haven't been on it long, I know I've been on it long enough. Not only are the symptoms bad, but they all are pretty much happening. I go days without eating because not only do I no longer want to eat, I can't keep my food down when I do. Sleep? Forget about it, I never can get any anymore. Dizzy, sweating, blurred vision, dry mouth, pretty much, you name it and it's happening to me. I will admit though, besides the side effects, the med did help. I have noticed that my anxiety has gotten better, and I can go out and be around people more than I once could. While it's been nice to actually be able to be around people again without me breaking down, I can't deal with the side effects."

• Bec...
• Taken for 5 to 10 years
• March 25, 2021

Venlafaxine for Depression "Hideous poison. Was on 225 mg for eight years. Sweating every night, neurological pain, twitching, shakes... withdrawal symptoms before I was even due my dose. Avoid at all costs. Am now on Remeron and I can sleep and function."

• Jas...
• Taken for less than 1 month
• January 15, 2020

For Depression "Venlafaxine was the worst decision of my life. Started it at 9 pm, got diarrhea at 11 pm. Thought nothing of it. Went to bed. Woke up at 2 am with the most severe nausea, restlessness, and tingling all over my body. Managed to fall asleep at 3:30 am after walking outside for an hour. Woke up feeling absolutely manic. I was pacing for hours, pupils dilated, sweating profusely, restless as can be, yet somehow tired and sleepy, feeling absolutely crazy for 2 days. And this is all from one 75 mg tablet. Wish I could give this one a 0."

• Mar...
• Taken for 6 months to 1 year
• February 2, 2020

For Hot Flashes "I was diagnosed with hormone-positive, HER2-negative breast cancer 2 1/2 years ago. I had terrible hot flushes, so I was prescribed venlafaxine. I was on 37.5 mg, and it helped a little, but my doctor told me to go on 75 mg. Big mistake. She told me it would upset my stomach but to stay on it. It will get better. I survived 6 months, but stomach issues never went away, I had a terrible constant headache right in the area of my prefrontal cortex or sinuses, I am not sure. I feel faint and dizzy like I am an 'airhead.' I get sweats, I am tired and weak all of the time. Yawn constantly. I never suffered from depression before, but I felt depressed after taking this, and I had memory issues. I am trying to wean myself off now, but my head bothers me. I hope I can recover from the dizziness and 'airhead' feeling. How long do these side effects last after you are off this drug?"

• Anonymous
• Taken for 6 months to 1 year
• April 15, 2016

Venlafaxine for Depression "I was angry all the time and miserable. The doctor prescribed Effexor 75s. The first few days I felt wonderful, better than I'd felt for years. After that, it was the same old, same old, but I wasn't angry anymore. I started getting really bad sweats, I would be just sitting there, and sweat would start rolling down my face. I also started grinding my teeth and picking at sores on my arms and back. I went back to the doctor, she upped the medication to 150. The sweating has stopped. I am working on the teeth grinding and the picking. I was hoping to feel as good as I did when I first started taking the pills, but I don't. Insurance only covers the price of generic, the pharmacist has me on a program that has Effexor makers pay part too."

• Mar...
• February 23, 2022

Venlafaxine for Anxiety "The first couple of days, I felt weird. The very first dose made my hands and feet sweat for less than 10 minutes. I was a little worried because of how I felt in the beginning. I've tried various anxiety and depression meds in the past. My doctor said this is stronger. I have always been a little anxious and have suffered a few panic attacks in my lifetime (I'm 41 years old). I'm now on my fourth week and feel amazing. I'm more active and enjoy things again. I used to dread leaving my house, even just to run an errand. Now I am out and about. I didn't realize how much I really needed this medication. I take it in the morning with breakfast, 150 mg. I even sleep better at night. I used to constantly wake up in the middle of the night."

• Lyl...
• June 1, 2016

Venlafaxine for Depression "Took first dose of 75 mg before bed. Fell asleep at 10:30 and slept well, actually. Woke up at 5:30 with eyes wide open as if I just had 10 espressos. It's now 6:30 and I don't have to be out of bed until 7. Can't sleep anymore. Feeling jittery with jaw clenching and teeth chattering when I open my mouth a little. Hands are sweating. I feel a little emotionally numb. Slight ringing in ears and slight headache with slight nausea. I feel peaceful but dull. Not sure if I will take again."

• Anonymous
• Taken for 6 months to 1 year
• October 24, 2018

For Hot Flashes "DON’T MISS a DOSE! Severe nausea, shakes, and vomiting! Yes, it does help with hot flashes, but the sweating, shivering, headaches, and stomach issues when you miss a dose by even a few hours is terrible!"

• Too...
• Taken for less than 1 month
• August 27, 2017

Venlafaxine for Anxiety "I was prescribed this for the onset of anxiety and possible hormonal mood swings. I was not told by my doctor how it would make me feel or how hard coming off of it would be. I took one 37.5 mg capsule and was horrified that I was given this. I woke up at 2 am with an anxiety attack for about the first hour. It then went into being wired, nauseous, shaky, weak, chills, and sweating. Eleven years ago, I quit using meth, and this was awful that I felt like I was on it again. I laid in bed the entire day, wide awake and ill. I never took another dose! And even one pill took at least another full day to leave my system. My nervous system is obviously sensitive, and I could not handle this medication at all."

• bro...
• Taken for 6 months to 1 year
• May 5, 2017

Venlafaxine for Depression "I am a female senior and started taking this drug about 8 months ago. So far, it works well for the depression at 150 mg. I missed taking the drug for 2 days, and as a result, I had terrible symptoms when I went to bed. My muscles felt like they were tensed and shaking, could not go to sleep but must have at some point, and had terrible dreams. Now I feel quite ill: stomach upset, gut upset, sweating, horrible. Had to take some Pepto-Bismol tabs to try to settle my stomach. Took my pill at lunch today, waiting to see if I start to feel better. Surely there must be a drug that can do the same job without the necessity to take it with food and won't send your body into a tizzy if you miss a dose or two."

• Daa...
• Taken for 6 months to 1 year
• January 25, 2016

For Major Depressive Disorder "After a very dark time in my life, I dropped my male pride and sought help from my physician and was diagnosed with MDD and GAD. I was prescribed Effexor XR 75 mg, and being my first experience with antidepressants, I was very leery. For about two weeks, the side effects were more than noticeable: sweating, dizziness, constipation, nausea, brain zaps, etc. About the same time (two weeks), the relief set in, and the side effects began to lift. Everyone is different, but Effexor has been a lifesaver, and to say my life has turned around would be a huge understatement. From despair to feeling 'normal' and enjoying life, maybe for the first time ever. For me, the only lasting side effect seems to be dry mouth after nearly a year. Small price to pay."

• tea...
• Taken for less than 1 month
• December 1, 2022

For Anxiety and Stress "I lasted 6 days on venlafaxine 37.5 mg dose, as it instantly crushed my libido. I couldn't think straight, but it worked somewhat on the time I was on it. The withdrawal from this stopped 1 day ago, and never in my life have I felt like this. I was the closest to a breakdown I've ever been, and I am a 27-year-old male. This stuff is poison, I beg anyone not to ever touch this. Literally, I have never taken a drug before that's brought me to my knees. I went on this for anxiety and stress, but this has crushed me mentally and physically. It destroyed my memory, the room is spinning, I'm sweating so badly, my body is in agony, it feels like I have horrendous flu, and I've never felt more depressed in my life or low. I don't know what this stuff is, but it has genuinely broken me. I cannot function on this withdrawal, I genuinely feel like going to the hospital. This stuff should be illegal. I don't know how this is allowed to be given out. Please do not take this stuff."

• Scr...
• Taken for 10 years or more
• September 19, 2017

Venlafaxine for Depression "I am a woman nearing 40 who has dealt with a handful of health issues: degenerative joint disease in both TMJ joints (20+ years), chronic migraines (20+ years), depression (20 years), and high blood pressure (6 years). I have been taking 250mg of Effexor for many years. Due to chronic pain, my doc increased my dose to 300mg in spring. Since then, my life has fallen to pieces. I have such terrible nightmares both at night and when I nap that I wake my entire 2-storey house. I have cold sweats and need to be woken up. I am usually in tears because as soon as I close my eyes, I am right back in the nightmare. This goes on night after night. I am in a vicious and scary cycle."

• Sim...
• Taken for less than 1 month
• April 24, 2016

Venlafaxine for Depression "Sadly, only lasted 5 days on Effexor XR. The side effects from the 75 mg dose were unlike anything I have experienced before. Within 10 hours of the first dose, I had severe anxiety-something I had never experienced before. Within hours of the second dose, the extreme nausea came on. By day 3, I was practically bed-ridden in cold sweats and feeling completely 'out of it.' I persevered, hoping the effects would begin to subside, but by the 5th day, I had severe nausea, couldn't get out of bed from feeling so sick, horrible tinnitus (ringing in the ears), and felt spaced out to the point that I began to wonder if I would ever feel 'normal' again. Advised by my GP to cease immediately on hearing my side effects."

• Ale...
• Taken for less than 1 month
• September 17, 2018

For Anxiety "I bought the medication, and I was terrified to start. After 3 months, I eventually started taking it, and the side effects were not good: sweating and nausea, headache, bad taste in my mouth. I stopped after 2 days. I was rethinking because I needed to do something for my anxiety and the bad thoughts after my sister and mother passed away. I started again, today is my 4th pill, and I feel much, much better. I don’t feel much interest in drinking or eating. Still a bit of nausea, but tolerable. It is a feeling of well-being in my whole body. I found some peace. I am not sleepy or tired or nervous. I feel balanced. I am on 37.5 mg. I hope my review helps. Probably everybody reacts differently, but for me, this medication is heaven."

• Aft...
• Taken for 5 to 10 years
• October 22, 2017

Venlafaxine for Major Depressive Disorder "I've been on 75 mg of venlafaxine for 6 or 7 years. It is good for me. Before Effexor, my emotions felt like being hit by a truck. After Effexor, it gives me a moment to THINK about things, rather than just disintegrating into a puddle on the floor. I still have feelings, but they're not as overwhelming, and I don't feel like I HAVE to react to them. Side effects: sweating and tiredness. I take a lot of naps! Missing a dose: about an hour or two after my time to take my pill, if I forget to, I'd get tingly and dizzy. Withdrawal: I recently tried to stop taking Effexor cold turkey. I lasted 6 days. Intense anger, bursting into tears, a static feeling in my head, like a TV set on no channel, and a tingly feeling in my lips."

• ken...
• Taken for 6 months to 1 year
• March 27, 2017

Venlafaxine for Anxiety "It was efficient to have no anxiety. Except 2 weeks before my final exams, I 'froze' = I had anxiety attacks. The big side effect was that it was extremely difficult to reach an orgasm/ejaculation + I lost more than 50% of sex pleasure. Not good for couple life. Also, I sweat A LOT during the night + big traumatizing nightmares if you forget your pills + I think I did sleep apnea + sleep paralysis. All those things at 75 mg. Another bad effect was that I became overconfident/maniac. Also, better to use Effexor than generics. The real brand seemed better for me."