- effexor xr side effects 19th July 2004
... Ive had many side effects due to effexor , they lasted the whole time I was on the med, the...
... I have been on effexor xr 75mg for 1 month. My doctor up my dose to 150...
... worried that i would gain back the weight once i started effexor and got off wellbutrin but i havent gained any....
- Anxiety? 13th July 2004
... doctor for the headaches and anxiety. He prescribed me effexor and suggested that I have a head scan to "show me...
- back now... 10th July 2004
... xperiances with floaters and flashes ever since my years on effexor .........
- Sick of feeling like this 8th July 2004
... and have experience severe panic attacks. I am on effexor 37.5 mg and I felt like this before taking the medication ... I dont think that is the cause. And Ive taken the effexor for two years before. I can function perfectly fine...
- Effexor XR, Does it work? 4th July 2004
... welcome smith,
effexor does work for many but not all, it reduces anxiety...
... Hey there,
Effexor works for me, and I suffer anxiety and depression...
- Nardil still worth trying out? 2nd July 2004
... prozac type antidepressant
there are many other types, effexor and mirtazepine are 2
IMO nardil, original and...
- This feeling is awful 30th June 2004
... know the cause of it to this day, but the doc gave me effexor 37.5mg. It helped and I took it for about two years...
... Hi Heather
the effexor should help for all the problems mentioned, but the...
- need advice!!!!! 30th June 2004
... and she wantes me to switch to either paxil cr or effexor . has anyone had good experiences on these? anyone...
- Anyone ever switch medication? 22nd June 2004
... I am currently taking Effexor XR and I love it. It has worked very well for me. ... pay. I am hestitating because I am doing so well on Effexor . I don't know if I should mess with it. But on the...
... effexor and zoloft are different types so the zoloft may or ...
but first I would see if any generic versions of effexor are available...
... hry33
Generic Effexor is not available. Is there a time restriction when ... is able to come out? I think I will stick with the Effexor , despite the price increase. It's worth it to me....
... Hi,
I would stick with what works. I too am on Effexor , but in the process of slowly tapering. No problems ... that (despite all the negging).
Actually, for me Effexor and I "clicked".....I tried Celexa and Paxil, each ... the most brutal headache and felt totally stoned. Effexor worked, and I only had to go up to 75mg.
I've ... anxiety through a psychologist...but didn't start the Effexor until my depression hit me like a ton of bricks. ...
... started about just over a month ago. I was on the Effexor XR 75mg for 18 months..so I thought that was my cue ... always go back on if I need to.
But, for me....the Effexor XR has been awesome. Anxiety...I can always take...
- Lexapro 19th June 2004
... I myself want to see a therapist first. I went on Effexor about 4 years ago and still got very depressed 2 different...
- changing from wellbutrin xl to effexor 17th June 2004
... the early side effects cant be predicted either
effexor is a different type and may help with depression and...
... I am on Effexor XR and I have had very good results. When I first ... effects like when you take something for the first time. Effexor XR has made my life a lot better. I can't even explain ... all of the negative stuff you can find online about Effexor (and any other med). People are much more likely to...
... When effexor was first released it was not in the xr form. They ... have to be on for the amount of time you will be on effexor ....
- Wellbutrin xl mixed with an anxiety medication? 15th June 2004
... which was good and i have energy. My doc recommended effexor and he said it almost the same as wellbutrin but its...
... medication to be taken for anxiety. It can be taken with Effexor , and or xanax for anxiety...
- unsure 14th June 2004
... right one for you. 3 times was a charm for me. i'm on effexor . and yes, i get headaches all the time from anxiety...
- weird obsession about heart 14th June 2004
... problems. and yes i do have trouble with anxiety. i'm on effexor and take atarax when i have an attack. i know it's...
... problems. and yes i do have trouble with anxiety. i'm on effexor and take atarax when i have an attack. i know it's...
- Lets Do A Study- List Symptoms 14th June 2004
... depression subsided, but anxiety persisted), paxil, effexor , celexa, manorix, and benzodiazapines (serious withdrawl...
- Hi Soodle 12th June 2004
... nasty side effects...impo
What class of drug is Effexor ?...
- Is there a generic Effexor XR? 11th June 2004
... give you for getting it cheaper. I'm not sure how Effexor comes, but if it's possible, you could get your doctor...
- Paxil Cr 12.5 Mg 11th June 2004
... But everyone is different. I could not tolerate Effexor CR. Be patient and if it doesn't work after awhile...
- really weird 7th June 2004
... but this pushed me over the edge. i'm on 150mg of effexor . recentely i've been really scared of getting cancer...
... but this pushed me over the edge. i'm on 150mg of effexor . recentely i've been really scared of getting cancer...
- What will going to a Counsellor be like? 6th June 2004
... I recently started taking Effexor XR for nervousness... my doctor also said that she...
... I recently started taking Effexor XR for nervousness... my doctor also said that she...
- MY STORY, help 4th June 2004
... two days to calm my nerves then keep taking it and Effexor . Did that for 8 days started to feel worse. Went back...
... two days to calm my nerves then keep taking it and Effexor . Did that for 8 days started to feel worse. Went back...
- totally lame 3rd June 2004
... OK zoloft didnt help, effexor made me vomit and my doc just sent me wth a sample...
- Side Effects from Effexor XR, please answer 2nd June 2004
... any valium type med will make things easier, and the effexor dose can be reduced for a while if you think you need ... to
effexor does eventually help many stress and anxiety sufferers...
... any valium type med will make things easier, and the effexor dose can be reduced for a while if you think you need ... to
effexor does eventually help many stress and anxiety sufferers...
... Effexor worked wonders for me - I was on it for about 3 years...
- effexor xr 31st May 2004
... I'm not on Effexor ..But most SSRI's take around 3-6 weeks to work.
I...
- Lexapro - side effects? 28th May 2004
... and was not a happy person to be around. now i'm on effexor and i feel great....
... Scottskitty,
Is effexor for anxiety? I really don't feel depressed.. But...
- I've relapsed into my scared nature =/ 27th May 2004
... don't know what to do, I've been on SSRI's(Paxil and Effexor XR) with absolutely no success. I've been on both ... for 6 months, each one.
I've been off the Effexor now for about a month and a half. I'd been feeling ... the Paxil, which is why I got scared, and went on Effexor ...but this time, I need to keep off the SSRI's when...
- So scared.... 26th May 2004
... Hi everyone, I'm new here.
I've been swapped from effexor (venlafaxine) to Zispin (mirtazapine)...I've only...
- Anxiety is taking me over 25th May 2004
... fine so the end result is anxiety...so far. I was on Effexor and Paxil, The Paxil made me really nervous and shaky...
- Social Anxiety - operation to fix? 12th May 2004
... I was petrified to go anywhere myself. I went on Effexor and it really seemed to help. This past year I went ... extremely vocal and I got straight A's both semesters! Effexor may not be the "cure all" for everyone but it helped...
... Klonopin, effexor and Nardil has the most clinical proof to help with...
- Bad med interactions and too many meds 6th May 2004
... first visit). She ended up giving me some samples of Effexor to try and told me I'd have to build up to a good ... sounded right.
I built up to 300 mg daily of Effexor and got hooked taking Ambien nightly because I slept ... was me. That fit me perfectly. I also read that Effexor was prescribed for GAD and supposedly helped.
... was just after I'd moved up to the full 300 mg of Effexor a day. During the weeks since, I've gone through ... and found on one site that the combo of Buspar and Effexor taken together can "build up to toxic levels in the ... the benefits of Buspar". Also taking Buspar with Effexor can cause "increased risk of dangerous side effects ... like serotonin syndrome". And taking Ambien with Effexor causes "increased risk of hallucinations. These medication ... seem to be helping anyhow) and I'm worried about the Effexor since I've read more on the internet and this board ... about the problems with Effexor . But I realize too that if I'm going to get off Effexor...
... welcome,
I think the effexor was never working, this does happen sometimes, try...
... I was on Effexor and it worked for a while. But recently I went to...
- simply social 5th May 2004
... really works. though there are other meds such as effexor , prozak,paxil, andmany more but i don't really have...
- Diagnosed with anxiety. AGAIN! 27th April 2004
... He claims that I am hyperventilating. He put me on effexor xr and I am quite worried about taking it. It does ... after stoping protonix.
Can anyone tell me what effexor is going to do for me that paxil would not? Does anyone ... have no insurance or money. If anyone has any info on effexor I would love to hear it. Good or bad! I am going into...
... anxiety troubles, and I asked my doctor if I could try Effexor instead.
Note - I was put on Paxil 6 weeks after ... symptoms didn't go away.
It took about 2 to 3 weeks on Effexor before I finally got little glimpses of what it felt ... as well. Unfortunately, we are all different, and Effexor might not nevessarily be the right one for you......
- Paxil symptoms 27th April 2004
... without weaning). I did this when I went from Zoloft to Effexor and then from Effexor to Paxil. I want to get off...
... Abby,
a couple weeks ago a neurologist put me on effexor but it has not helped either. They both have helped...
- Thought I was going to die from this drug 21st April 2004
... have and I made a call cause my heart was racing on effexor xr. They say if you can stick with it for several...
... I had the same experience from Effexor . I took one pill and about 5 hours later it felt...
... I had the same experience from Effexor . I took one pill and about 5 hours later it felt...
- Treatment for Anxiety Without Weight Gain? 20th April 2004
... does not involve weight gain??? I've tried Paxil, Effexor , Celexa, and Zoloft. THe only one that helped significantly...
... does not involve weight gain??? I've tried Paxil, Effexor , Celexa, and Zoloft. THe only one that helped significantly...
... I must be odd b/c I lost 40lbs in 2 months taking Effexor ....
... hope you don't mind me asking too.
What is Effexor ? IS is like zoloft and paxil?
You lost 40lbs!...
... I took Effexor for a while. It was the second of four SSRIs that ... I have tried: Paxil, Effexor , Celexa, Zoloft--in that order). It was ok....it helped ... bawling my eyes out, couldn't get out of bed, etc.
Effexor has also been linked to weight gain....but you may...
... I took Effexor for a while. It was the second of four SSRIs that ... I have tried: Paxil, Effexor , Celexa, Zoloft--in that order). It was ok....it helped ... bawling my eyes out, couldn't get out of bed, etc.
Effexor has also been linked to weight gain....but you may ... Thanks for the info...Well,,,I will not be taking Effexor either then. :)...
... I am not taking Effexor anymore, although I may need to get back on meds soon ... sick the week before).
Anyway, I haven't been on Effexor since Spring 2001. I began it in Summer 2000. I ... and I probably lost 10lbs there. Then I switched to Effexor and I continued to have a decreased appetite, though ... all of the weight back within 18 months of stopping Effexor . I have since lost a good deal of it again and now...
... And do you mind if I ask whether you were taking the Effexor for anxiety or depression (or both)? My Zoloft made...
... A) I was taking the Effexor mainly for anxiety because I had had a few attacks ... depression. And I actually got very depressed WHILE on Effexor , so I don't know how much it really helped in that ... now go to eating somewhat like I did when I was on Effexor becauase I know I WILL lose weight. I do eat meat...
- Read this... 11th April 2004
... of even tapering-off it slowly.... and then adding effexor ... and sonata b/c i cant sleep b/c of the medicines...
- Paxil Cr 8th April 2004
... later maybe try another type of antidepressant such as effexor
quite a lot of anxiety sufferers have to stop antidepres...
... a change in meds.
I am currently taking 300mg of effexor and 100 mg of zoloft along with .05 of xanax twice...
- I feel as if death is knocking on my door not anxiety 7th April 2004
... i continue to pick myself up and go on.... i am on Effexor ....but I also suffer from Gerd, so they say and they...
- Need advice!! 30th March 2004
... cr. He said for the next three days I should take Effexor xr in the morning and take the paxil at night, and ... then quit the paxil altogether and just remain on effexor . Does this sound right to anyone? I always thought ... few days. Also, what do people think about taking effexor vs. paxil cr? I'm just so scared to change meds because ... - and I also read that one of the side effects of effexor is palpitations, but I already get heart palpitations...
... ideas on how to take antidepressants are changing
effexor is a different type of antidepressant to paxil...
... on Paxil, hated the side effects, and have been on Effexor for over a year. It works great for me.... the first...
- Anxiety and My Life. 27th March 2004
... 1 1/2 weeks ago)
I've been on Celexa, Paxil, and Effexor , in that order. None of those have worked for me....
- New Here And Wondering If I Really Have Gad 27th March 2004
... Buspar, which made me nauseous and inappetant, then Effexor , which seemed to help for a while.
I weaned myself...
... can find 1 that works for you
so maybe try the effexor at a higher dose
it may help to get a psychiatrist...
- Getting sick frequently on Ambien? 26th March 2004
... I took ambien for a while when I was also on Effexor . I don't remember getting sick more often on it,...
- Anxiety has screwed up my life 22nd March 2004
... another antidepressant med of a different type, such as effexor or mirtazepine, theres a good chance one will work...
... another antidepressant med of a different type, such as effexor or mirtazepine, theres a good chance one will work...
- Scared! Anyone on Paxil >7 years????? 21st March 2004
... relationship.
I personally was on both Prozac and Effexor for short stints but, am trying my hardest to deal...
... relationship.
I personally was on both Prozac and Effexor for short stints but, am trying my hardest to deal...
- Side Effects from..... 21st March 2004
... to kute, you might try effexor next, its a different type of antidepressant to paxil...
- Anyone take lorazepam? 19th March 2004
... another said phycotic. Who knows. I am also taking effexor . I was taking 300mg of effexor. I had no problems ... after my episode they are trying to back me off of the effexor and geodon and I am having lots of anxiety issues...
- Effexor Anyone?? 16th March 2004
... i was on effexor xr 75mg and it was real good for me. the side effects ... away. i've tried several other antidepressants and effexor was the only one i liked. hope it helps. :)...
... Hello everyone:
Anyone here ever been on Effexor ? Tell me what you think about it and what kind of ... had.....thanks!!!
:)
cocohoney,
I've been on effexor about 3 months. I started out on 75mg day, after a ... working so my doc raised the dose to 150mg. It is effexor xr(time released). I feel some difference. I notice...
... I have been on Effexor XR 75 mg since last October and it is great for me...
... Hi, I was on Effexor for alomost a year. It only made me have dry mouth...
... I have been on effexor for about 2 months. And it has helped with stress...
... Hi, I've been on Effexor XR for almost two years to help with chronic pain...
... I was on Effexor for 8 or 9 months. I remember it erasing full-blown...
... I just got off effexor because it didn't work for me. It made a flat uncreative...
... Everyone is different, but in my experience Effexor wrecked my life. I withdrew from it last November ... connection between what was happening to me & the Effexor - my doctor was adament that I simply needed the dosage ... various ones - trycyclics, SSRI's & SNRI's. However, Effexor has been by far the worst one. I am still suffering...
- CBT--Who Has Successfully Used? 15th March 2004
... anxiety attacks. I also have depression and am now on Effexor XR (75mg) for that. It also helps for anxiety.
...
- zoloft= weight gain? 9th March 2004
... I do notice I'm gaining that I can be switched to Effexor as it sometimes has the tendency to help people lose...
- numbness 8th March 2004
... that is my best advice...im on a potent cocktail of effexor xr, wellbutrin, and abilify...these have helped immensely...
- what is best anti depressant for anxiety 6th March 2004
... you may be better trying a different type such as effexor
they all work about the same for anxiety, the problem...
... you may be better trying a different type such as effexor
they all work about the same for anxiety, the problem...
- Heart problems from mixing drugs ? 2nd March 2004
... side effects of that particular med.
When I was on effexor xr, my heart raced so bad all day & nite that I could...
- 5htp???? 2nd March 2004
... the brand. It's long out of my memory.
I'm on Effexor XR (75mg) for the past year and a half. I ended up ... issues as well ad anxiety long before I was on the Effexor . The therapy didn't help that much with my depression...
- Zoloft??? 1st March 2004
... tidepressant to have been given you, there are many such as effexor , a SNRI type
how long were you on prozac and what...
... effects. I weaned off slowly. I've also tried lexapro, effexor , and buspar.
I've been on prozac now for a week...
- Increased anxiety with Lexapro 1st March 2004
... SSRI type, you could next try another type such as effexor , a SNRI...
- Xanax was great. 1st day on klonopin and (m) 20th February 2004
... common and rare side effects of xanax, Welbutrin and Effexor as an example. I have at least 70% of all of the xanax ... skin or eyes, irregular heartbeat.
SIDE EFFECTS OF EFFEXOR (venlafaxine):
upset stomach, drowsiness, weakness...
- Heavy Headed Feeling!! I want it to go away! 11th February 2004
... or whatever you want to call it. I am currently on effexor , wellbutrin and topamax. Nothing really seems to...
- Zoloft / depersonalization question 11th February 2004
... for me was give me a bad case of the runs. Im now on effexor XR and i feel that my anxiety and derpression are...
- Ativan concerns 7th February 2004
... I went to see a phsychiatrist... first we tried Effexor XR, that didn't work for me (side effects were too...
... I went to see a phsychiatrist... first we tried Effexor XR, that didn't work for me (side effects were too...
- The pathetic me. 5th February 2004
... to even go back. Has your Doc talked to you about effexor ? I have anxiety attacks when Im around lots of people...
- Social Anxiety--Other Alternatives 31st January 2004
... believe me, there was a lot to deal with.
I'm on Effexor XR for depression, and I must admit that dealing with...
... believe me, there was a lot to deal with.
I'm on Effexor XR for depression, and I must admit that dealing with...
... [QUOTE=]I'm on Effexor XR for depression, and I must admit that dealing with ... some situations or others is a total blessing.
Effexor XR helps you not to care at all about some situations...
- Any help would be appreciated!!! 29th January 2004
... to try anymore AD's. Zoloft, Buspar, Lexapro, and Effexor have all given me VERY bad side-effects. If she suggests...
- exaggerated startle reaction 24th January 2004
... ve tried numerous antidepressants- Paxil, Prozac, Effexor - they don't help this problem. Do you know of anything...
- Another newbie needing help with driving 20th January 2004
... Clarocet. He told me that it wouldnt work and recommended Effexor . He said I would be driving in 2 weeks. I was so excited...
... Clarocet. He told me that it wouldnt work and recommended Effexor . He said I would be driving in 2 weeks. I was so excited...
... unusual, your fears need to be faced and worked thru, effexor may help more to reduce your anxieties and fears
...
- New Here -- Need Help 20th January 2004
... disorder have very little success with them. I hear Effexor is good though, and sometimes even an atypical anti...
... disorder have very little success with them. I hear Effexor is good though, and sometimes even an atypical anti ... in a long time. Not taking anything now, although Effexor has been suggested by some (it is supposed to help...
- anyone else out there with heart-related anxiety? 16th January 2004
...
I found out most of my problems were due to the effexor I was taking. It worked great for 3 years but the ... they convinced me it was anxiety. I weaned off of the effexor b/c the doctor thought that might be the cause of...
- Which Benzo Is Suppose TO Be Least Addictive? 14th January 2004
... What medications are you on at this time?
I'm on Effexor XR for depression, and I've dealt with my anxiety ... started to feel more depressed.
I didn't start the Effexor till the end of therapy. What a difference it's made ... . Effexor is also used for anxiety and OCD.
The meds won...
- Social Phobia Meds. MAOI Nardil 13th January 2004
... ntidepressants of different types to try first, for example effexor or mirtazepine, often several antidepressants need...
- Should I take Buspar/Buspirone? 6th January 2004
... wondering if I should take it or not?
I got off of Effexor XR 2 years ago and the side effects/withdrawals were ... but the info is limited because it is a new drug. Effexor was new when I started taking it also and I think ... really knew of the effects because when I went off of Effexor , the doctors told me what I was feeling was just me...
- Anxiety and the SAT 4th January 2004
... will just totally blank out before a test. I take effexor for the social anxiety but for major tests i take...
- 5-htp 30th December 2003
... Has anyone had success using this to help with Effexor XR (or any other drug) withdrawal?...
- Stress or me? Need some encouragement 30th December 2003
... My doctor has recently started me on a low dose of Effexor XR. I have never taken an AD. I have only been on...
... push. You are right to seek help & meds. Give the Effexor xr a few weeks to see if the side affects go away ... anxiety level, that could be a side affect of the effexor xr. I was on it for 2 1/2 weeks & it made my heart...
... I have a few friends who have responded well to Effexor which is why I have tried it.
I guess I just needed...
- is this w rong? help plse xx 30th December 2003
... these thoughts and other medications. I am taking Effexor XR and not longer suffer. Big hugs to her!!!...
- Effexor XR problems 30th December 2003
... how to reduce the horrible withdrawal symptoms of Effexor XR - brain zaps, severe stomach upset, horrible obsessive...
- WOW! I think CBT really is the way! 29th December 2003
... daily dosage, but when I needed it). I didn't start Effexor XR until just over a year ago to deal with severe...
