- Lexapro and Anxiety 28th May 2006
... Good for you...im glad you are feeling better. im on effexor and it has sexual side effects too. i think almost...
- New here--anyone on Remeron? 27th May 2006
... thinking Remeron might be the better choice instead of Effexor . Does anyone know if you can eat better on Effexor...
- Effexor for Anxiety/Panic/Depression 25th May 2006
... I have been on Effexor for six months no complaints, k one little one and ... that is it needs to be upped, a big thing with effexor is always take it around the same time. The biggest...
... Did anyone get any nasty symptoms from Effexor like racing heart beat, increased blood pressure, ... though. Are the inital side effects really bad with effexor XR? Like does it feel like you are really wired? I...
... I ran out of my Effexor and my doctors office was cloed for 3 days for vacation...
... I have been taking effexor xr 75mg for a couple months...and now just switched...
... Hey,
im new to the boards but me and effexor XR go back 2 years next month.
I've been doing some ... it alone. I've read alot of negative things about effexor , during that time, but there are some things that ...
wow this was a long post, but if anybody new to effexor wants to know specifics of my own experience, please...
- zoloft for anxiety and depression 24th May 2006
... should try 1 of another type, such as wellbutrin or effexor as sometimes if 1 type doesnt help much, another will...
- lexapro vs effexor & sexual side efx 23rd May 2006
... I am on 150mg of effexor and 300mg of wellbutrin so they tend to cross each...
... I'm taking Effexor and my drive is way down. But when the time comes...
- A strange question 21st May 2006
... i am thinking of seeing a counselor soon. I am of Effexor and hopefully it will help a little bit. I also have...
- 2 Questions??? 21st May 2006
... task. I also freak out about taking any meds. I am on effexor and my doc just bumped up my dosage but i dont feel...
- Frustrated 21st May 2006
... Zoloft, Luvox, Xanax, Seroquel...gave me seizures, Effexor , Topamax...terrible side effects, Paxil...terrible...
- Success with Buspar! 21st May 2006
... four years I have tried Zoloft, Lexapro, Remeron, Effexor , Paxil and a couple of others. I also have been on...
- concerns about ativan addiction 20th May 2006
... possibilities. the other alternative is introducing effexor into the mix but really ive just heard too many scarey...
... there, done that. Ativan can be nasty. SSRi's like Effexor can eventually cause simular problems. The "addiction ... But he isn't really understanding that SSRi's like Effexor will likely bring on the same problem with physical...
... with you when out in case unezpected anxiety happens
effexor , if it works for you will help more...
... other SSRIs ive taken havnt done squat. ive heard effexor is good in such situations....
... there, done that. Ativan can be nasty. SSRi's like Effexor can eventually cause simular problems. The "addiction ... But he isn't really understanding that SSRi's like Effexor will likely bring on the same problem with physical ... that way. Good luck.
Hi,I have Bipolar2 & I take Effexor ,Ativan(prn) My meds are a life saver for me. Although ... I have tried to stop taking the Effexor three times(pdoc knew)by weaning off of it,and had...
- Addiction to Xanax? 18th May 2006
... started taking a Xanax a few months ago (started on Effexor at the same time)...Dr. gave me Xanax for those moments ... when Effexor isn't cutting it. Well, I think I quickly became used ... and how hard has it been to stop? I'm still taking Effexor ..it's working well for me.
Thanks!...
...
1mg as needed isnt all thet much
but by now the effexor should be working, assuming it will work for you, ... what is your effexor dose?
if and when working, you wont need much xanax...
- everyones normal but me 15th May 2006
... different SSRI's over a 10 year span (Currently on Effexor XR), I changed simply because the original one (Luvox...
- My mother is the cause 14th May 2006
... and anxiety. It started last august and ive been on Effexor Xr 150mg.
I went away to college for 4 months and...
- Which med is at fault 12th May 2006
... stiff neck etc. So which med is not doing his job: effexor , wellbutrin, remeron, zyprexa, lithium or trazodone...
... appearing from the stimulating drugs aka wellbutrin and effexor , but more likely the downer drugs aka zyprexa, trazodone...
... I figured the one to up is either wellbutrin or effexor ?
take care
trg247...
... stiff neck etc. So which med is not doing his job: effexor , wellbutrin, remeron, zyprexa, lithium or trazodone ... jumpiness, and anxiety. My guess is either Wellbutrin or Effexor would be causing this....
... I figured the one to up is either wellbutrin or effexor ?
take care
trg247
Antipsychotics have a side...
- Anxiety/Alcohol Problem??? 11th May 2006
... after the first two months of treatment (she's on Effexor but has been on xanax and paxil in the past).
...
- My brother...anxiety in public 11th May 2006
... Well, he went to the dr today and they prescribed Effexor . He's starting at 32.5mg and by next week he'll be ... 3 or more per day).
How do you all feel about Effexor ? She initially prescibed Xanax and I expressed concern ... Zoloft (had samples) but came back with a script for Effexor :) . I've heard so many good things about Paxil and ... that first.
I was also shocked at the cost of the Effexor :) !
Hopefully it'll be helpful for him though...
... needs a different dose of these valium type meds
effexor is as likely to help as any other antidepressant is ... very difficult to eventually quit
ask if generic effexor is available, if he has problems with taking it, he...
... anxiety attack. He had only had one dose (32.5mg) of the Effexor but they're assuming it was a side effect of that...
... hurt
if he later tries another antidepressant, effexor is a SNRI type and obviously doesnt suit him, paxil...
... He did end up stopping the Effexor but ended up at ER again last night (my brother has...
- I am here to testify! 11th May 2006
... straight and had to get off it. They want me to try Effexor but l am a little scared to take it.
Its so strange...
... problems you've had with Lexapro, also trying the Effexor maybe the best thing you ever did..you never know...
- Starting and SSRI make anxiety worse? 9th May 2006
... dose up the anxiety worsened. One week ago we tried effexor xr, after the second day I was so anxious, my heart...
... I'm in the same boat, except I haven't tryed effexor yet, and I don't really want to. I got this new dr ... now since my old GP retired, and he wanted to try effexor on me, but i think it will just make my anxiety worse ... , since it states right on their website that effexor may increase heart beat. I've tryed Paxil in the past ... route again. I don't really know about these SNRI's. Effexor and Cymbalta? I think Cymbalta is not even out in ... Canada yet, so that leaves me just with effexor , prozac, luvox, and maybe remeron to try if paxil...
- SSRI"S Causing Cheek TWICHING? anyone else? 9th May 2006
... The same thing happened to my friend when she was on Effexor , so I assume its the SSRI that causes it....
- Need help asking for meds from new doctor! 4th May 2006
... depression after a few days. I went back and was put on Effexor .
I stayed on for about 6 weeks. I was naseated...
- anxiety scripts... opinions needed... 3rd May 2006
... effexor is good for depression and anxiety but it is a pain...
- help scared 2nd May 2006
... happened to my best friend when she started taking Effexor , so I don't really worry about it. She doesn't get...
- Anyone have wellbutrin experience? 1st May 2006
... Wellbutrin for over four months but I also take Remeron and effexor plus a bunch more, I have a severe form of major depressive...
- anxiety-ocd related, awful! 30th April 2006
... if it feels anything like ocd, it is ocd. I take effexor and luvox. Luvox helps more with the thoughts, and ... the effexor helps more with the anxiety. If your meds don't...
- Ladies only 30th April 2006
... anti anxiety medication. Recently, I just lowered my effexor dosage and now i am unsure if it is because of this...
- Anyone Taking Lyrica? 27th April 2006
... effects and the high cost. Last visit doc offered me Effexor samples and I inquired at Walgreens and was quoted...
- Derelization and Anxiety? 26th April 2006
... just didnt feel right. My doctor has asked me to try Effexor , but l am a little scared that l will have a bad reaction...
... would an antidepressant.
Maybe you should try the Effexor and ask if you can have some Xanax or other benzo ... to help you until the Effexor starts doing it's job. At this point, you sound like ... m sorry you are going through it. My sister took Effexor and really liked it...maybe it'll work for you....
- Bi-Polar Disorder and Anxiety, what meds? 24th April 2006
... lamictal to alleviate the anxiety, but I thought maybe effexor might be better. I exercise and eat right but every...
- cymbalta 20th April 2006
... Hi Confused32, I am weaning off Effexor and starting Cymbalta. I agree that you must at least...
- Why isn't this working? 20th April 2006
... Wellbutrin XL, and now i'm currently taking 150mg of Effexor XR. I've also simultaniously been taking Xanax five...
- Tachycardia (rapid heart beat)-- scared 20th April 2006
... tachycardia. The first one was a reaction to geodon or effexor , or the combination of the two. I went to the hospital...
- Wellbutrin for Anxiety? 20th April 2006
... ever taken Wellbutrin for anxiety? I used to take Effexor a while back then stopped. I went to a new doctor...
... money, dont be too proud to admit it
wellbutrin and effexor are both antidepressants of different types and all ... for you, sometimes they dont work
how long on the effexor and what dose? did it help?
xanax, a valium type...
... I was on Effexor for over a year. I think the dose was 225 mg. Thanks...
- Effexor 20th April 2006
... Currently I am trying to ween off of effexor but I am not against it. This medication, along with ... you have the worst side effects but coming off of effexor , for me anyway, is not a problem at this moment. I...
... effexor is one of many antidepressants and if it works for ... get some valium type meds to help you cope with the effexor s early side effects...
... I have been on Effexor for over a year. I tried Lexapro and Zoloft however ... effects. My psychiatrist started me on a low dose of Effexor and gradually increased the dosage based upon my feedback...
... working.
also, listen to friendsfan about stopping effexor randomly.. i have trouble swallowing pills and went...
- Very anxious about 'real' life 18th April 2006
... Depression...see A Doctor..he'll Know Just What To Do.. effexor Does Wonders..i Know! Help Yourself, Get A Friend...
- Good Doctor in Calgary, Canada? Please Read Everyone 16th April 2006
... talking about.
He was asking if I have ever been on effexor , I told him no... but I have heard nothing but horror ... stories about Effexor and even my old GP that is retiring now told me that ... Effexor is more excitatory and will make my anxiety worse...
- Wellbutrin Question 13th April 2006
... anything for about 3 years. The last one I was on was effexor sr and I heard that the bupropion sr is in a similar...
- Does All The World Hate Benzos? 9th April 2006
... but he totally blew me off about it and prescribed Effexor . I took one dose of Effexor and had a hyper serotonin...
... I was put on effexor for a little while. I took myself off of it because...
- Lexapro Side Effects, Help? 7th April 2006
... doctor today and she said she would like me to try Effexor , l have tried this once before for a few days and...
- sleep+medicine+dosage 4th April 2006
... able to sleep as the previous poster noted. I am on effexor , and a lot more others, and I have to take it in the...
- Anxiety and Back Problems 3rd April 2006
... month or two. It seemed to get worse when I was taking Effexor . I'm on Lexapro now and it's only been a week, but...
- Lexapro side effects... 2nd April 2006
... so, if you continue to feel strange. I also quit effexor cold turkey after 8 weeks, so that's probably why...
... paranoid, of course. Wow, I can't believe you quit Effexor cold turkey. Good job! Whenever I would miss one day...
- Just started Lexapro... 1st April 2006
... when I did have money and a doctor I was prescribed Effexor and Prozac and those both worked for awhile. I was...
- Somebody shine some light on this!!! 31st March 2006
... been depressed for a good 6 years or so, and took effexor , but that was bout 3-4 years ago. I managed to wein...
- Is it odd that no medications work? 30th March 2006
... of homeopathic remedies, vitamins to help anxiety, Effexor , and even Ativan. NONE of these have even affected ... my anxiety (besides effexor making it worse). Is this odd? I mean, they haven...
... do you get worse or does nothing happen?
I tried Effexor and Buspar and both made my symptoms 10 times worse...
- Shaking/Trembling/Tremors 24/7? Please help! 30th March 2006
... time it's different.
A little history. I went off Effexor about seven months ago because we were trying to get...
... a serious increase in anxiety. If you had been on Effexor before for anxiety and you have been without it through...
- quitting effexor xr 28th March 2006
... withdrawal.....
Find out if you can take 1/2 an Effexor ER, though I am not sure if you can cut them (are...
... You are sooo lucky! Yea - I remember when we quit effexor last time. I didn't have any problems that time, ... ya, girl! :)
zo, I know I should wean off of the effexor , but I really haven't been on it that long. I can...
... fortunately it's probably because I broke down and took the effexor last night....
... something else to ease the withdrawal, it still wants effexor . I'm not going to use scare tactics on you. I repect...
... I was taking 225 mg of effexor xr for hot flashes. I got samples of all the mg doses ... of effexor xr from my doctor who told me to go down 37 1/2 mg ... am hoping after day 6 I will be okay without the effexor xr. Wishing you a happy ending.
:)...
... today instead, or are you going to take some of the Effexor ?
I wonder why you got hives fom Lexapro? That's...
... Mjewell, I took a 10mg lex last night instead of the effexor . I'm okay today, but I know the true test will be ... in a couple of days when the last effexor is out of my system. So far, so good. It is weird...
... even see if I gain weight or not. I have missed the effexor 2 days now and taken the lex for 2 days. Guess what...
- new here...was put on ativan 28th March 2006
... morning and two before bed. I am also on 225 mg of Effexor and 150 mg Wellbutrin. I don't think Ativan is the ... do experience loss of appetite but it is due to the Effexor ....
- anxiety 28th March 2006
... attacks they come and go, they just started me on effexor today I have heard great things about this pill. They...
- Anxiety getting worse on Lexapro, Zoloft 27th March 2006
... prozac type, you might try some other type later, effexor and mirtazepine are 2 other types, there are several...
- Bupar info 26th March 2006
... altering Rxs.
My doctor took me off it because my Effexor XR that I recently start has the same theraputic benefits...
- Hi, i'm Audrey and i'm an angsty agoraphobic. 25th March 2006
... effects from both, so my doctor now wants me to try Effexor (sp??), but i'm worried about the side effects. Gotta ... love irony. Anyone try effexor , if so, what'd you think??
My biggest fear is going...
- celexa 21st March 2006
... I have been taking effexor 150 mg for about 6 weeks now, except for the few days...
... have you decided that the effexor isnt going to work :)
if so you may as well try...
... Thanks for the response, Hry. I've given the effexor 7 weeks, including the start up week of 75mg. Shouldn...
- Medication 16th March 2006
... I am currently taking effexor and birth control pills. And I know they are not the...
... want our anxiety meds to make us feel flat
what dose effexor and is it reducing all your anxiety :) you could ask...
... I take 225 mgs of Effexor everyday along with Ativan. I would much rather feel...
- Antidepressants cause anxiety? 14th March 2006
... doesnt work you should try some other type such as effexor or mirtazepine which may suit you better
all ADs...
... Thanks guys, I've also been on effexor , like I said, tried them all. Maybe you're right...
- Just Need Someone To Commiserate With! 13th March 2006
... janlee,
I am currently on 225 mg Effexor , 150 mg Wellbutrin, and 3 doses of .5 Ativan for over...
- Go off medication? 11th March 2006
... effexor .. 75mg or something..
i hate having no emotions...
... Effexor is an SNRI (serotonin-norepinephrine reuptake inhibitor...
... if the effexor isnt giving you a big reduction in anxiety and you...
- Experiences with Beta Blockers? 11th March 2006
... am EXTREMELY anxious about) so I'm worried that the Effexor wont work by then. I just started taking it about...
- This Lexapro is making me so tired, anyone else? 10th March 2006
... younger, I need to keep up with them. My Mom take Effexor and has none of these side effects. I am going to...
... lexapro and effexor are different types of antidepressants and if mom ... type
with your fatigue still there after 4 weeks, effexor amy be better for you,10 of lexapro is the smallest...
- effexor or Cymbalta 9th March 2006
... i'm on effexor -- anything you'd like to know in specific?
don't...
... Unfortunately, i did find a lowered sex drive with effexor . I've had it coupled with depo provera for the past ... gain -- however i only noticed a slight change with effexor when i started -- five pounds or so, nothing serious ... experimented' with, if you know what i mean. If you go with effexor , be sure to follow what the pharmacist says....
... my doctor warned me about the withdrawl factor of effexor and cymbalta. how is it habit forming? is it because ... thats what made it sooo frustrating. but i think effexor and cymbalta have less of a chance of that happening...
... Wyeth-Ayerst misleadingly advertises through its Effexor labeling that only drug abusers are at risk of physical ... problems when tapering back or abruptly discontinuing Effexor usage. Wyeth-Ayerst knows such representations are ... problems after tapering back or abruptly discontinuing Effexor .
Same is probably true for Cymbalta as it is also ... an SNRI like Effexor .
I do believe all SSRIs and SNRIs are as addicting...
- How do you know if its working? 9th March 2006
... judgement anxiety so my doctor suggested putting me on Effexor for a week to see if that does anything, and if it ... then I will try something else.
I started taking Effexor two days ago and the first night I took it (I'm instructed...
... going to give it a week. I'm also surprised he chose effexor to start out with. I have taken effexor and also...
... My sister and niece took Effexor and if they didn't take it at the exact same time...
... to lena
tell us your effexor dose...
... that it started the exact day after I began taking Effexor ....
... valium type meds will help a lot and go well with the effexor
effexor and all other antidepressants often make...
- SSRIs 5th March 2006
... anyone have good luck with SSRIs such as effexor or zoloft or such?...
- Cymbalta confusion!! 5th March 2006
... so im being recommended to take either cymbalta or effexor . my doctor thought this issue didnt happen quite as...
- anxious for social contact 4th March 2006
... would be asking about trying some other type such as effexor or wellbutrin, often if 1 type doesnt work, another...
- question for mjewell 3rd March 2006
... Hi mjewell!
Remember me? How long did you take effexor last summer and what was your dosage? I think I remember...
- What IS the best Anti-Antiety (or depression) Pill for YOU? 3rd March 2006
... I have been taking Effexor XR for over a year now. I am feeling great, the depression ... and the panic attacks are gone. I am on 225mg of Effexor . My doctor recently added 150mg of Wellbutrin because...
- Shaking 28th February 2006
... the middle of the night was when I forgot to take my effexor .
But like right now....i'm shaky all over, inside...
- Is this a side effect for Lexapro? 26th February 2006
... eat and when you eat, you'll be fine. I am taking effexor now because I kept getting hives from lexapro, but...
- Need relief from anxiety 24th February 2006
... klonopin and within hours started to calm down. I do take effexor but not as much as they want because of side affects...
... long before you felt relief. I too am taking 75 mg of effexor . What time did you go to bed, any idea what woke...
... would lose my head the anxiety was so bad) Lexapro and effexor all had the same effect on me...increased anxiety...
... got so bad that I went back on it after a week of effexor (made me reaol depressed) it took until Oct. before...
- What med has worked best for your anxiety ?? Confused! 23rd February 2006
... there.
My doctor has mentioned Lexapro, Paxil, Effexor , Cymbalta, Zoloft, and Buspar.
I tried Lexapro...
- lexapro and itching 22nd February 2006
... tried lots of other ad's, believe me! Let's see..... effexor , zoloft, cymbalta. But none take my anxiety away...
... works like lexapro? My dr. won't prescibe paxil. Effexor was nothing great for my anxiety/panic. Neither was...
... try it anymore. Thanks for your reply. I might try effexor again, since I just got off it last week. I think...
... couple of days, and it did increase my energy. But effexor does that for me also. I don't know...I'm getting...
- Everything bothers me 20th February 2006
... what is this medication you speak of? I use to take Effexor XR which helped quit a bit but the side effects were...
- switching from effexor to lexapro 20th February 2006
... anything and coming off. Why are you wanting to change? Effexor is one of the only ones that I haven't tried. But...
... if I am allergic to it or not. I'm happy with the effexor so far. I am a little jumpy, but like I said...it...
... I just started effexor for panic and social anxiety disorder. Like yourself...
... I just started effexor for panic and social anxiety disorder. Like yourself ... horror stories of the withdrawal.
...
Normally, effexor withdrawal isn't a problem if you dump just a few...
... That makes me feel better about taking it. The effexor actually makes me clench my jaws too, but all ad's...
... That makes me feel better about taking it. The effexor actually makes me clench my jaws too, but all ad's ... and Wellbutrin, all with no success. We are giving Effexor a shot as there are not many other options available...
... on several ADs (manerix, plavix, remeron, celexa, effexor ) ... the plavix worked a treat for several years,...
- Upped Celexa and now feel more anxious is it normal? 18th February 2006
... when I started celexa.. I have recently switched to effexor because the celexa eventually stopped working for...
... Oh by the way i used to take effexor but when i stopped it I had such bad withdrawal symtpoms...
- Is it anxiety? 18th February 2006
... not as severe as the first incident. I have been on effexor that treats anxiety and depression. This seems to...
... welcome :)
effexor is one of many antidepressant meds, if it works for ... help a person at all ,the smallest effective dose of effexor is aboutz 75 and it may take 6 weeks to work, if you...
- Prozac Not Working 18th February 2006
... have been on Zoloft, Prozac, WellburtinXL, Paxil Cr, Effexor Xr and that's it what else out there could be the...
