- Healing without Meds 27th March 2008
... reevaluated.
My Dr. started treating me with effexor when my amitryptiline wasn't working for migraines ... in the exam room for 45 minutes before seeing me). Effexor did help my depression and anxiety but it has horrible ... dizzy and was vomiting all over my car. Luckily 2 effexor , 2 benadryl, 2 excederin and a nap saved me.
...
- depression 26th March 2008
... that you can find success with another one. I take Effexor , and it is the best thing that ever happened to me...
- Depression drug change? 25th March 2008
... effects decrease after a little while. That said, Effexor XR is the best thing that ever happened to me, so...
- Help choosing an anti-depressant 23rd March 2008
... experienced this problem with Paxil, but not with Effexor XR, which is in a different drug class. Wellbutrin...
- I am back!! 21st March 2008
... Things were going quite well for awhile, mom went on Effexor and for a while Sannah, it was great. We actually...
- Help anyone please??? 19th March 2008
... I would talk to your doc about Effexor and Cymbalta. They are a different class of meds ... . I have had excellent success with Effexor . I had what they called "treatment resistant depression ... " and my doc put me on 300mg Effexor XR and 40 mg of Geodon. HUGE success for me. Geodon...
... use the same brand names, but the generic name of Effexor is venlafaxine. *edited*, you should be able to...
... I have checked our NHS website and it seems that effexor is available here in the UK and has the same brand...
... Effexor and other anti-depressants are not really addictive ... so I have a good psychiatrist. If I didn't, my Effexor would cost me $300 per month here, but, that discussion...
- which med helped you to not be numb?? please answer 19th March 2008
... have never taken Cymbalta (yet...) but I would say Effexor worked for me the best - HANDS DOWN. I have taken ... depressed for several years, and it wasn't until I started Effexor and got to the 300mg dose that I had a single day ... thought "Wow, I feel fine today." I have been on Effexor for several years and would be very resistant to changing ... would try would be Cymbalta. The only thing about Effexor , is that it can cause severe withdrawal if you miss...
... Effexor or Wellbutrin depending on the strength of the depression...
- annoying comments 18th March 2008
... anti depressants. I was desperate.
I have been on effexor for almost 7 months and clonazepam to help me with ... the anxiety and sleep ( effexor acts as a kind of stimulant in my system so it turned ... issue).
After I made it thru the side effects of the effexor I noticed a huge change- it has been very helpful...
- opiates for depression? 16th March 2008
... and have taken so many medications. Zoloft, prozac, effexor , cymbalta, lexapro, welbutrin, lamictal, abilify....
- Effexor Withdrawals/Citalopram 16th March 2008
... For most people, dropping from 37.5 mg to nothing of Effexor will bring on withdrawal symptoms. It's not the easiest ... capsules. But I don't know the effects of weaning off Effexor while starting a new drug. I think you should ask ... your doctor about slowing down the Effexor taper, instead of dropping to nothing.
Take care...
- Lexapro + lack of interest in sex 11th March 2008
... weeks with me. Cymbalta is a SNRI so it's similar to effexor in it's actions. I haven't noticed and weight changes...
... weeks with me. Cymbalta is a SNRI so it's similar to effexor in it's actions. I haven't noticed and weight changes...
- Really Sad... 10th March 2008
... working. I mean what is wrong with me? I'm currently on Effexor XR and working up on the dose. But some days I'm fine...
- depression 10th March 2008
... Effexor is in court right now being sued by people who literally...
... I read where you are taking the effexor . What mg are you on? I was wondering if you had any...
- Terrified of coming off Effexor 8th March 2008
... many months but it was easy. You haven't been on Effexor that long so it might not take very long for you. ... I was on Effexor for two weeks and quit cold turkey. I had about two...
- Treatment Resistant Depression 7th March 2008
... working for me (2 years and counting...) Hands down, Effexor is the best anti-dep that I have taking, and I am ... people with TRD works as a good adjunct to an anti like Effexor or Wellbutrin. For the past 6 months I have gone ... taking it. I have many on many many combos, and the Effexor /Geodon combo has been the best. I take Ambien at...
- SSRIs (antidepressants) 6th March 2008
... not married to them if you start them (well, maybe Effexor to some degree), but I'd give a med a month anyway...
- Combo med? 5th March 2008
... Ok I'm on Effexor XR right now. But the thing is some days I feel like...
... good results. Wellbutrin is a common addition to Effexor .
take care
trg247...
... Right now I'm on Effexor XR and I take Klonopin as needed. But I have been...
- Effexor xr 4th March 2008
... Yes, I gained about 15 pounds on Effexor XR. I was on the 37.5mcgs too for 3 years. Finally ... a little bit, but it's taken me a while! Also the Effexor gave me IBS! I'm still dealing with those effects...
- Effexor XR 2nd March 2008
... Effexor is normally pretty weight neutral but there are always...
... I've been on the Effexor now for about three months, just working up to the...
... I was on Effexor Xr as well and i did experience similar sensations...
... I will assume it was.
At the time I was taking Effexor , Wellbutrin, Remeron, Lithium and Temazapam for around...
... I was on Effexor for about 18mos. (75mg.). I gained 20lbs ,had night ... anything right now. If you do decide to get off of the Effexor , the key is to do it slowly. It took me 4mos to withdraw ... from the Effexor .And another 4mos before I felt halfway normal again...
... [QUOTE=JennaBK25;3468097]Has anyone been on Effexor XR? I'm currently on 112.5mg. Has anyone experienced ... some of them decrease in intensity. I've been on Effexor and Wellbutrin for about four years and not all my...
... ve heard several people say that the combination of Effexor and Wellburtin works well. Did your doctor decide...
... Effexor gives me crazy dreams, sleepwalking, sleep talking...
... ve heard several people say that the combination of Effexor and Wellburtin works well. Did your doctor decide ... that?
I actually asked my doctor if I could start Effexor ; I was already taking Wellbutrin. I had a friend...
- Questions about Effexor withdrawal 29th February 2008
... terrifying nightmares, night sweats and daily headaches on Effexor . So it seems reasonable that you might suffer these...
... my Wellbutrin dose for an extra week after my last Effexor dose... do you think that might help me get off Effexor...
... don't think the Wellbutrin is going to effect the Effexor withdrawal. I hope you are not planning on going...
... just joined this message board. I'm also taking the effexor xr. I taper down from 150mg down to the 37.5 . I notice ... wanted to sleep. Did you gained much weight with the effexor ? Do you take your effexor in the am or pm? It seems...
... Hi Linda. I actually take my Effexor twice a day. Apparently for me extended release doesn...
- venlafaxine want to come off it 27th February 2008
... The key to coming off of Effexor /Venlafaxine is the slower the better. Some people ... There is no such thing as too slow when it comes to Effexor withdrawal.
take care
trg247...
... in your weaning advice.
The way I tapered off of Effexor was to take out a small amount of beads out of a week...
- Do Anti-depressants cause depression to worsen? 26th February 2008
... symptoms that were not there originally?
On month 2 of Effexor (75mg) and feeling at times worse then before I started ... at another one (can't remember the name), I went on Effexor . My sleep is still bad, and the pains in my joints...
... soon as I read your subject, one word came to mind... Effexor . For me anyway. I tried it years ago and it made...
- Help me understand things 23rd February 2008
... I am on Effexor 200mg have been for over 2 years, having tried the ... different SSRI's I settled on Effexor .
I had a pysch sesion this week, as my depression...
- wierd swooshing sound in my ears and head 22nd February 2008
... fine for over 2 weeks. doctor tried to get me to take effexor xr and i took it for 1 week and after seeing how it...
- I feel so along... 21st February 2008
... I'm currently take Effexor XR 112.5 mg, Klonopin .5mg, and Ambien 12.5mg. But...
- Meds impacting my success more than healing? 21st February 2008
... have chronic migraines so I used to take Topamax and Effexor but I stopped that about 8 months ago because I decided...
- Check In..... 18th February 2008
... in the way it gets into your system. I used to take Effexor 37.5 pills...not extended release. At some point,...
... room is nice.
Do you have a favourite AD? I'm on Effexor for life, I think...works for me. But I know people...
... When I was on Effexor I was taking four other meds so I have no idea whether ... nothing at all, Remeron and Wellbutrin were taken with Effexor but I doubt they would be strong enough on their own...
- Lamictal - Any comments?? 17th February 2008
... major depressive disorder with ADD). I was weaned off Effexor , Celexa, and Adderall. I was on Klonopin which is...
- does anyone know about effexor? 12th February 2008
... I have nothing but negative things to say about Effexor from my experience with it.. It did not help my depression ... of drugs. Nothing worked. Finally they put him on Effexor and he swears it's his miracle drug.
Eveyone reacts...
... radarpalmer, I was on effexor for a couple of years. My mother had just died, I ... felt time heals all wounds and hard work, I went on Effexor . About 4-6 weeks later, I started my climb back up ... was ready to with the skills I had learned while on Effexor , and slowly tapered off. It was hard. I got off them...
... Effexor was a great drug for me !! I was on it for 8 years...
... For me the worst part of Effexor was when it was time to come off of it. Effexor is...
... sorry for the negative reply but I wouldn't go on effexor again if I was paid to. It was the worst drug for ... drugs don't work for everyone. Unfortunately for me, effexor made everything 10x worse. I was dizzy, nauseous...
... I too have only negative things to say about Effexor . Except for the fact that it was the last straw for ... highly recommend to you that you stay far away from Effexor .
SOE
(FYI, it took me 10 months to taper off the ... Effexor .)...
... years and it wasnt working for me. doc gave me some effexor samples and told me to try it. my daughter is going ... dysfunctional people at a home. she says look out for the effexor and looking on google i see a lot of negative things...
... Prozac and Wellbutrin and before these drugs I was on Effexor . It wasn't working for me and coming off of it was ... feeling and experience. In my opinion, steer clear of Effexor put keep trying to find what works for you because...
... I was on Effexor XR for several years without a problem. I was prescribed ... the Effexor in combo with Topamax and a blood pressure med as ... a migraine preventative. So the Effexor wasn't primary. Mostly I felt the side effects of ... to deal with.
I too read negative things about Effexor & stopping it but my attitude was that I wasn't taking...
... [QUOTE=seeaya123;3449450] Effexor was a great drug for me !! I was on it for 8 years...
... Effexor withdrawal was horrible. Keep in mind med changes...
... I agree about Effexor withdrawal. You should research Effexor withdrawal ... for weeks. My family doctor (old man) took me off Effexor cold turkey because he didn't know any better. It ... ahold of the doctor on call, who put me right back on Effexor , I would have literally taken my life. I wouldn't ... wish Effexor on my worst enemy. And that's not even discussing...
... i was put on Effexor while going through ppd. It was a horrible time going ... I didn't have any problem with coming off of the Effexor but I found it not to be the drug of choice for me...
- ic citalopram hbr 20 mg 12th February 2008
... something that would be generic for the same as he effexor ----because the cost had gone up quite a bit---My...
... venlafaxine is the generic of Effexor . Citalopram is Celexa's generic I believe which are ... meds but in the same class. If you are coming off of Effexor to go to the other one I hope there is a taper program ... in place as Effexor is not very nice when stopped abruptly.
take care...
... I was taking the effexor 2x daily at the dose of 75mg.But I had to stop taking ... citalopram hbr 20 mg Which for me helps more then the effexor did.I hope you start feeling better....
- Anti-depressent washout and start over?? 11th February 2008
... Then after that tried everything from Zoloft to Effexor to Cymbalta and Trazadone. After starting the well...
- Medication 10th February 2008
... I have been on Celexa and Effexor (not at the same time) at few years ago. I don't remember ... if Celexa was ok, but I hated Effexor . It made me flat. I wasn't depressed but I definitely ... wonder if this is common with taking medication or just Effexor or just me?
Also, could you recommend any medication...
- HELP: New Therapist against klonopin 6th February 2008
... for sleep or other reasons. At one time I was on Effexor , Wellbutrin and Remeron plus a couple of other non...
- Non-responsive depression 1st February 2008
... I had amazing results. The drugs I've been on are Effexor , Prozac, Desiprimine, Lexapro. Does anyone have any...
- Having a baddddd day..... 31st January 2008
... ..what's the "best" you've ever been?
My best is Effexor ....really the only SSRI that I have been even mildly...
... The best med combo so far has been Effexor , Wellbutrin, Remeron, Lithium, Zyprexa and Temazapam...
- effexor 30th January 2008
... Effexor takes between four to six weeks to work properly ...
- Frequency at which medication is needed 25th January 2008
... others that require multiple times a day. I took Effexor once a day and then I took Nardil three times a day...
- venlafaxine 25th January 2008
... I am on venlafaxine. It's the generic for Effexor .
I have to chose this one because of the price ... . I know what Effexor XR is, but what is Effexor XL?...
- Meds and weight gain 25th January 2008
... calories. For example, my doctor won't even prescribe Effexor to ANY of her patients any more because so many of ... them gained weight. And it's not just with Effexor .
If you search weight gain and antidepressants you...
... at the time. After Zyprexa was gone I was still on Effexor , Wellbutrin, Remeron, Lithium and Temazapam with the...
... nformative, but I do disagree a little bit. While I was on Effexor -- and before that, Paxil -- I was dieting and exercising...
... [QUOTE=*****f effexor ;3411065]Some meds do cause some people to gain weight ... calories. For example, my doctor won't even prescribe Effexor to ANY of her patients any more because so many of ... them gained weight. And it's not just with Effexor .
If you search weight gain and antidepressants...
- short half life of effexor?? 24th January 2008
... actually Effexor has multiple "lives" if you will which is why it is ... map with pieces of it ending at different times. Effexor works for a lot of people but it has to be taken into ... antidepressant that a lot of people have success with then Effexor may be it but you may end up paying for it when the...
- depressipn and sweating 23rd January 2008
... depression 7 years and I do see a doctor and I'm on effexor XR.
My problem is excess sweating due to the meds...
... Yes, I had that side effect with Effexor . It was worse at night, but also bad during the day...
- Question for trg247 23rd January 2008
... class due to the interactions alone: I screw up taking Effexor I may get sick a big screw up on Nardil can kill you...
- anybody on cymbalta? 22nd January 2008
... a few others, the only one that really worked was effexor but after a year it stopped working so i stopped taking...
- Effexor XL + sexual side efects 22nd January 2008
... Back when I was on Effexor , my doctor also put me on Wellbutrin to counteract ... sex drive didn't come back until I had been off the Effexor for several months....
... I had varying doses of Effexor -- the last one was 300 I think. I also tried Wellbutrin...
- Getting better, let me tell you how! 20th January 2008
... me on three medications for the last several years: Effexor , Lamictal, and Adderall. During the time taking them...
- Which road to take 17th January 2008
... and soya sauce oh and banana peels.
Came off of Effexor , Wellbutrin and Remeron at the same time in three...
- antidepressants 15th January 2008
... hi ange,
i'm also on effexor , and i have no libido whatsoever!!! i've tried wellbutrin ... with the effexor , but couldn't tolerate it, since it made me extremely...
- Will this ever stop? 14th January 2008
... Lexapro and my weight went through the roof. I'm not on Effexor XR and Klonopin. Anyone know what are the main side...
- i really do not think this will ever end 14th January 2008
... a nurse practitioner I saw wanted to switch me to Effexor becuase she says that works on more chemicals. I hesitated...
- Getting off depression medication 12th January 2008
... it depends on the med. For Paxil and Effexor there are a number of websites devoted to gradually...
... just put in a search for Paxil or Effexor withdrawal or reduction. Against forum policy to ... site is try to get info from a member called *****f effexor as she has gone through it and knows all the ins ... posts. A lot of websites are now charging for an Effexor withdrawal program so gives you an idea on how serious...
... a time before moving down again. By the end of my Effexor , I was literally taking only beads a day before I...
... pill and all heck starts breaking loose, I take the effexor just to get right again and believe if I had known...
- Medication question 11th January 2008
... but I am still quite depressed. I am also taking Effexor for depression. I have decided that I will try everything...
... but I am still quite depressed. I am also taking Effexor for depression. I have decided that I will try everything...
- Psychologist?? 10th January 2008
... hateful to me but she was great to my bro's....I am on Effexor XR just started taking 37.5MG yesterday for a week...
... hateful to me but she was great to my bro's....I am on Effexor XR just started taking 37.5MG yesterday for a week...
- anti depressant drugs and weight gain 10th January 2008
... that jumps out is Wellbutrin and to a certain point Effexor as both are rather stimulating meds. Effexor has...
- My Depression 7th January 2008
... see the GP, as I asked about Lithuim or increasing Effexor , and they decided it was time to refer me to see if...
- is lexapro available in canada yet? Sounds like the best med out there! 6th January 2008
... studies compared it to other drugs like paxil and effexor etcc...
Does anyone know if It is available in...
- Med Q - I'm on zoloft, switching to cymbalta. maybe 6th January 2008
... so, what was your experience?
I understand that Effexor is the same class as Cymbalta. Any differences between...
- Reaction to Paxil? 4th January 2008
... the replies............I was changed from Paxil to Effexor XR yesterday Jan.9........Took it then and today w...
- mirtazipine 4th January 2008
... maybe enhance the other meds I was taking at the time ( Effexor , Wellbutrin, Lithium, Temazapam).
Some brand names...
- Don't want to go back to the nurse practitioner 1st January 2008
... which I don't want to do. I've heard bad things about Effexor , and Lexapro always worked well for me. I was just...
- Effexor XR triggering Chronic Fatigue? 1st January 2008
... Hi Tracy, I'm no Dr but I doubt if the Effexor XR triggered Chronic Fatique. Maybe you do have Chronic ... Fatigue but it wouldn't be from the Effexor . After 2 years of being off the Effexor you would...
- Does Xanax prevent serotonin syndrome? 31st December 2007
... known to increase Serotonin levels, 3 days ago. I'm on Effexor XR 75mg and since I started it I feel so tired and ... stop taking the Amino Acids until I wean myself off Effexor XR?
Anyway, I'm not feeling any difference. I'm also...
... Amino Acids supplements until I competely wean off Effexor XR, because both increase the level of Serotonin which...
- Can I stop Effexor XR after 6 weeks? 30th December 2007
... about two days after my last dose. After taking 300 mg Effexor for about 8 weeks with no relief, I began over a several ... needed. What will be your next medication after the Effexor ? My next medication will be Parnate and then Emsam...
- Tryptophan (Amino Acids) increases the effects of SSRIs 30th December 2007
... about combining Omega 3 + Amino Acids + Prozac or Effexor ?
Michael...
... Thanks for the info, I'm weaning myself off Effexor this week. It has done nothing for my depression....
... You're welcome. :) Effexor was just the opposite with me: it worked for the...
... Effexor XR leaves the body completely after 48 hours. Anyway...
... ve been on at least four different antidepressants ( Effexor included) along with some antianxiety meds over the...
- dr started me on 150 mg Wellbutrin 2 times a day need info. 28th December 2007
... to other meds, I started it to boost the effect of Effexor . Wellbutrin is probably one of the easiest meds to...
- Stuff it! I'm coming off! 28th December 2007
... and the only other drug that comes close to it is Effexor .
I have been on what seems like every med and every...
... Wellbutrin which for what ever the reason when added to Effexor it boosted the anti depression properties plus took...
... at all the warnings they have to keep adding to the Effexor material, that they weren't aware of -- or denied...
- What is my next one after Effexor XR 28th December 2007
... thinking about too. Maybe I should go back to 75mg of Effexor XR, and ask my dr to give me Wellbutrin SR and see ... happen. I think I will have no problems weaning off Effexor because I didn't take it today after after 12 hours...
- Question for trg247 27th December 2007
... worse or different from the SSRI's? I have been off Effexor since Dec. 23 and have been aching constantly - it ... that will be like? Hopefully, it won't be as awful as Effexor has been. Millstein...
... take Motrin every few hours to keep moving. I liked Effexor but like most drugs that come into my system it didn...
- Does Cymbalta have withdrawal side effects? 27th December 2007
... going on in my life right now. In the past I was on Effexor . The withdrawal effects from getting off of it were ... from the lupus. But I sure don't want to go back on Effexor . So mostly I'm wondering about the withdrawal from...
- what anti d is best for severe depression? i need help!!! 24th December 2007
... started being able to get out my dr i had then put me on effexor xr 75 mgs took from june 06 till feb 07 i got worse ... have tried
paxil
zoloft
celexa which i liked
effexor xr this one was the worst.
so do any of you have...
... looking at combos. For example for a long time I was on Effexor , Wellbutrin, Remeron, Lithium, Temazapam and for a...
- Effexor Xr 24th December 2007
... not really sure what the other med you are taking. Effexor is a rather stimulating med so it tends to get your ... would be careful especially for the first while.
Effexor works for a lot of people. The worst part of the...
... Hi,
I have been on Effexor XR 75mg for 4 weeks, and this is my 5th week but my ... feel better. I'm suffering from side effects from Effexor , like nausea and tiredness, but it's getting better ... everyday. I remember that the first 3 days I took Effexor XR I was sleeping all day long. Anyway, I'm waiting ... I have High BP too, mine has not been effected by Effexor XR at all :D. The worst thing that effects my blood...
... 170/130 :(. I stopped the medication immediately.
Effexor XR, on the other hand, doesn't effect my blood pressure ... few days ago, anyway I have read in the leaflet that Effexor XR can raise blood pressure for doses over than 200mg...
... I have been on Effexor XR since May and it really did work wonders for my ... finding it "interesting" to think about death. Before effexor those thoughts would freak me out and cause crying ... I am sure. But everything is pretty dull on Effexor emotionally. But that's when I know my dose needs...
... I was on a high dose of Effexor XR for a long time, 7+ years. I also took Wellbutrin ...
The message that I want to get across is that Effexor does a good job of breaking the cycle of depression...
... I view effexor as a last resort med. Effexor withdrawal is a factor to consider....
... The withdrawal effect of Effexor and Paxil for that matter is what hurts the reputation ... severe problems when stopped in some cases. I was on Effexor for two years and stopped it pretty much cold over ... depressions to where you can actually see the light again Effexor and Paxil are at the top of the list. A lot of people ... hospital the first time for a long time but it was Effexor that got me out and worked for the next couple of ... guarantee the first med I will go back to will be Effexor and hope that it will work again. You pay a price ... for every med and Effexor comes with a hefty one but if it gives you your life...
... disagree with TRG, because he's very knowledgeable, but Effexor is definitely not for everyone.
Side effects and ... was never more suicidal as I was when I was taking Effexor .
SOE...
- Making Decisions That Will Effect Your Recovery 23rd December 2007
... taking them again.....seems I need them to offset the Effexor .....I only take half as much now, and don't ever vary...
... awake sometimes on that one. When my Doctor put me on Effexor , and I started becoming manic (which he didn't recognize...
- Anyone ever heard of this 22nd December 2007
... then again decreased due to side effects) my dose of Effexor and the first few days of being on the new dosage...
... been through wellbutrin, lexapro, cymbalta, and now effexor xr. Actually, longer than 3 months because I've only ... something for 18 months...so 6 months each! (Just started effexor 3 days ago). I keep hoping one of them will work,...
... worked for awhile so I now take it in combination with Effexor XR....) Lexapro, Prozac, you name it, I tried it. ... Effexor is a great drug for me, as long as I don't miss doses...
... from the hospital, things went from bad to worse. Effexor sent me in a nasty tail-spin. Needless to say, since...
- Ever feel like Jack Nicholson in "Schmidt"? 21st December 2007
... and depression under control. I'm presently taking Effexor XL, 75 mg, Paxil, 40 mg, and Ativan when I feel the ... in the long term. I really wonder if the Paxil and Effexor are doing anything. I've been on Paxil since 1996 ... and Effexor for the past two years. I used to enjoy my life but...
- Anyone take Buspar? 20th December 2007
... your dosages. I just had to do that to my Zoloft and Effexor for that same reason. Perhaps you might want to ask...
- Effexor :( 19th December 2007
... there is any safe ones out there, I somehow doubt Effexor is safe during pregnancy as it is pretty strong. ... the coming off of Effexor should be done over the slowest period possible to ... cycles . What worked for a while is when I was on Effexor that Wellbutrin was added to it to increase the effect...
... going to wait...I just think if I need to get off Effexor I will need to do it in the summer (I don't work in...
