- Hydrocodone withdrawls & need advice 23rd May 2006
... lethargic.
I am currently prescribed 225mg of effexor and .5mg of xanex x2 day. I have no desire to discontine...
- Oc Withdrawal 27th March 2006
... pain for at least 25 years. I take OC's for the pain, Effexor XR for my depression, Xanax for my anxiety, Provigil...
- What a Ride! 25th March 2006
... SSRI (serotonin reuptake inhibitor)
such as Prozac, Effexor , Paxil, all those kinds of psychiatric mood elevators...
- Heroin And Venlafaxine 22nd March 2006
... her tox report, only this Venlafaxine (also known as Effexor ), a highly addictive anti-depressant, and ibuprofin...
... standard every day uses, did she have a prescription to effexor ? In other words, I don't know if she deliberately...
... I didn't realize it was the same thing as effexor . My husband takes effexor for anxiety, but I don't...
... to you and the lord wil watch over your daughter... effexor i took for a short stint for depressionbut didnt like...
... was no trace of ecstasy in her body - only heroin, Effexor and ibuprofin. She wasn't prescribed any pills for...
- Fentanyl Patch for Withdrawal? 2nd March 2006
... some type of anti-depressant. I've tried Celexa, Effexor and Zoloft and I think Celexa probably worked the...
- Recovering from oxy, started zyprexa 10th February 2006
... 6-9 for group meetings. i have been on lexapro and effexor for quite awhile, my doctor wants me to stop taking ... day 3, and so far i dont feel any widthdrawl from effexor like i usualy would.. he says the zyprexa should take...
- Hey Toughtime.....GOOD LUCK 6th February 2006
... I don't know, but I have a big block about it. The effexor (was it?) antidepressant you're starting should help...
- Hey GINA---- 4th February 2006
... multivamin and B complex and I am on an antidepressant ( Effexor ).
Gosh, I just don't know where to start from here...
... enough to make me go back! :) I also been taking the Effexor which I have been on for awhile now, and a muti-vitamin...
- Life saving post... 1st February 2006
... weight on me. Every time I tried a new one- wellbutrin, effexor , delexa?, zoloft I might feel better emotionally but...
... told him I was feeling depressed and he put me on Effexor which I have had before and it did work for me, and...
... Gina, I have the blahs too! I'm glad you are on the effexor , it should help lots.
Mike, I know I should probably...
- Help! Day 4 clean but I'm about to cave! 25th January 2006
... heavier than I was at the start of last year. I was on effexor , wellbutrin and then celexa. And Zoloft. I would really...
- Help! Help! Help! 19th January 2006
... shocks through my body BUT I was withdrawling from Effexor at the same time so that electric shock feeling might...
- Knee Pain From Oc 19th January 2006
... 1MG OF ZANAX 3xs A DAY, AND TRYING TO GET OFF THIS EFFEXOR XR, I AM ON. SOMETIMES IF I AM TO SLEEPY I WILL TAKE...
- sister in vegetative state 8th December 2005
... even worse. Her doctor gave her a prescription for effexor and then also prescibed lorazapam for extreme anxiety...
- Withdrawal from Effexor and Lorazepam 1st November 2005
... I was on effexor for 4 years and I tried several times b/f I successfully...
- any suggestions 20th October 2005
... compassionate towards me, he wrote me scripts for my effexor and blood pressure drugs, as well as one for suboxone...
- Recovering & Withdrawl: Herbal Remedies 18th October 2005
... I would recommend you ditch the paxil, and go on effexor . Effexor has the effect of of inhibiting the re-uptake ... now, and my doctor prescribed me a double dose of effexor to be taking only in the morning. He suggested that ... night. Since I started the morning double dose of effexor , I have a ton of energy during the day! It starts...
- is this withdrawal? 11th October 2005
... entered treatment, is ask the Psychiatrist to put me on effexor , twice a day, (I was also placed on 4mg suboxone, ... but that’s another nightmare altogether!) The effexor , I believe, relieved the anti-depressant withdrawals ... just as Ultram does. The only difference being that effexor has no activity whatsoever on opiate receptors. So ... opiate addiction effects of the drug. I'm still on the effexor btw, my doctor recently changed my dosaging schedule...
- The Thomas Recipe - Where is it? 21st July 2005
... SSRI (serotonin reuptake inhibitor)
such as Prozac, Effexor , Paxil, all those kinds of psychiatric mood elevators...
- Help with Ambien Withdrawal 11th July 2005
... went off of them along with going off of lamictal and effexor at the same time, my doctor "fired" me for not following...
- Should i beleive him?????? 11th July 2005
... Today I went to the doc and she put me on xanax, effexor , and trazadone. I should have been in to see her about ... a year ago!! She wants me to be on the effexor for 6 months. She said after that, my anxiety levels...
- Husband addiction personality change 11th July 2005
... different types of serotonin uptake and now combine Effexor with Klonopin, counseling and regular check ups.
...
- The joys of NOT living with an addict - a message of courage 30th June 2005
... But like you, I didn't want to give up. I did take Effexor XR, an anti-depressant, for about a year so I could...
- Meds for surgery 19th June 2005
... understatement of the year! LOL
My doctor prescribed Effexor XR for my anxiety, not Xanax, but I believe Effexor...
- Suboxone tapering........ 6th June 2005
... try some different anti depressants. i have been on Effexor for a few years and perhaps it is not effective anymore...
- Detox Recipe for Opiates 27th May 2005
... SSRI (serotonin reuptake inhibitor)
such as Prozac, Effexor , Paxil, all those kinds of psychiatric mood elevators...
- must stay away but god is it hard!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! 22nd May 2005
... need to do that for various reasons. I myself was on Effexor (an anti-depressant) for about a year while coping...
- Sara (Sarandipity) = 8 MONTHS SOBER !!!!!!!!!!!!! 21st May 2005
... since I have tried most of the SSRI's, wellbutrin, effexor , etc. even nuerontin which I hated!
So I am feeling...
- Struggling and scared 16th May 2005
... SSRI (serotonin reuptake inhibitor)
such as Prozac, Effexor , Paxil, all those kinds of psychiatric mood elevators...
- Next step: Klonopin withdrawal-any suggestions? 15th May 2005
... borderline bi-polar and I take the minimum dose of effexor (anti-depression capsule) & the minimum dose of klonopin...
- Is anyone else tapering from Suboxone?? 8th May 2005
... GODDESS, as you said you have. So, I am, also on Effexor XR. My Psych. also thinks I am possibly ADD so he...
... me questions any time! :) I was on Suboxone and Effexor from August 04 through Feb of 05. My clean date of ... I tapered from 24mg to 0 and switched my meds from Effexor back to my earlier ad, Prozac. My doc would have had ... off of it. I don’t know if it was the tapering, the Effexor , or the combination of the two, but I had ZERO energy ... deeper and deeper even though I was maxing out on the Effexor .
How I did it was trial and error. I would try...
... between .5 and 1mg (rarely) per day. I also take Effexor XR and Adderall for Adult ADD. I feel fine with this...
- Tomas Detox Recipe......TwinnLynn 4th May 2005
... SSRI (serotonin reuptake inhibitor)
such as Prozac, Effexor , Paxil, all those kinds of psychiatric mood elevators...
... Hi Everyone!!
I want to ask why someone taking Effexor cannot use the Tomas Recipe? I would love to use...
... SSRI (serotonin reuptake inhibitor)
such as Prozac, Effexor , Paxil, all those kinds of psychiatric mood elevators...
- Is there a 2nd Wave of WD from Sub? 2nd May 2005
... and it works well. My Psychiatrist, also has me on Effexor XR (for two years) and he recently gave me "Seroquel...
- New poster w Marijuana addicion and maybe ADD complication 25th April 2005
... last visit, I was prescribed the anti-depresssant Effexor . That was about three weeks ago. I'm thinking it should...
- I'm Sooo ashamed! 20th April 2005
... probably the lowest of the low. I am depressed and take Effexor Xr. and also suffer from adult ADD and take a stimulant...
- Zoloft for Anxiety? 22nd February 2005
... lightheaded. It's the only med I've taken (other than Effexor ) that had side effects like that. It makes me sleepy...
- This blasted ultram 19th February 2005
...
As far as anti-depressants: Yes, I was only Effexor -XR 37.5mg for 2 months and then jumped up to 75mg ... some of my W/D symptoms could be because of stopping Effexor ? I mean i've heard that it does have W/D with it,...
... is. Like I said to Bewildered, maybe going off the Effexor was what made this time soooooo much worse than the ... have to wait it out?
-What do you think about the Effexor thing? I haven't looked up much about its w/d's but...
... Hi,
This is regarding the switch from Effexor to Wellbutrin. Yes, I do think that some of your ... symptoms may be due to the change. You see, Effexor , like Paxil and others is an SSRI. Wellbutrin is ... not, it has a different mechanism. I take Effexor Xr 150 once a day and if I miss two days, I feel awful ... sloshy head", if that makes sense. If you look up the Effexor Website, it tells you, that these are "Discontinuation...
... is. Like I said to Bewildered, maybe going off the Effexor was what made this time soooooo much worse than the ... have to wait it out?
-What do you think about the Effexor thing? I haven't looked up much about its w/d's but ... have worse w/d's then you can imagine.
I tried effexor for a litte over a week, it made my heart race terrible ... dosage of ultram & I doubt the short time you took effexor would be affecting you, it takes an ssri usually 4...
... Again Regarding EFFEXOR . You did take it for two months, so you would have ... for depression and they switched me from Prozac to Effexor with no problem due to the fact that they are both...
... of like 25, then 15, 12, 8, 4, 2....and quit 75mg Effexor cold turkey...my body flipped the F out. :-(
*...
... that?
As far as anti-depressants: Yes, I was only Effexor -XR 37.5mg for 2 months and then jumped up to 75mg ... some of my W/D symptoms could be because of stopping Effexor ? I mean i've heard that it does have W/D with it,...
- withdrawing, grieving and hurting~ all too much to handle 15th February 2005
... Hospice Counseling and AA meetings, along with the Effexor and Neurotrin for depression/ anxity. It is so hard...
- Are you addicted to Zopiclone? 14th February 2005
... many medications, I have stopped taking all but 2, Effexor and Sercquel. I was seeing a urologist as I had a ... Anti-Inflammatory, zopiclone, Tylenol #3, serc, and Effexor , then I became agoraphobic and couldn’t leave my house ... serc for vertigo. And all the while he Increased my Effexor , was still taking the Sercquel but he upped that dose ... , took the clorazapam away, which left me with effexor (300mg) sercquel(150mg) and the Amitriptyline (as needed ... So all in all the only things that I take now are Effexor , Sercquel, Amitriptyline, and cigarettes. I don’t...
- Scared & Need Help 3rd February 2005
... I can tell you first hand that when I was taking effexor , I had little electric like shocks (zingers) at the...
... ringing caused by one of the meds-(most likely the effexor )..
hold on-your gonna be ok-
ggrl :)...
... closely and then telling you to raise the dosage of the effexor is just really pathetic in my book.Good luck,Marcia...
- No One Believes Ultracet Causes Heart Palpitations!!! 31st January 2005
... the re-uptake of noradrenalin; the anti-depressant effexor inhibits the re-uptake of Serotonin and noradrenalin...
- First time talking about this, would like to give and receive support. 14th January 2005
... instead of try to support my condition. I am also on Effexor and Xanax. The Effexor doesn't do crap for my depression...
- Rough Anti-depressant Withdrawal 18th December 2004
... had some tingling sensations in my feet and hands. Effexor was by far the worst w/d's I've ever had. Be sure ... I'm wondering why you would be taking Lexapro with Effexor anyway. Effexor works on both norepinephrine and serotonin...
- Two Months No Pills 12th December 2004
... eat and eat and eat......oh..my point ......I'm on effexor xr now and haven't gained a pound.......actually lost...
- Question about pills 13th November 2004
... Fosamax for osteoporosis, Topomax for seizures, Effexor for depression, Abilify, Wellbutrin, Provigil, and...
- Serious Withdrawal Symptoms 8th November 2004
... stuff sometimes. I haven't been on Zyprexa, was on Effexor & Lexapro with Xanas prn tho & didn't notice any difference...
- Ativan (Lorazepam) 2nd November 2004
... about the drug ativan(lorazepam). I've been taking effexor XR and I've also been prescribed lorazepam for use...
- What is neurontin 1st November 2004
... the withdrawl of pain pills. I am suppose to take Effexor with the Neurotrin but don't because of the weight ... gain my mother has had while she was/is on Effexor . Again, this is just my opinion and my experiences...
- Years after Ecstasy Use.... 27th October 2004
... when i consider how crappy i feel now!!
I tried Effexor before, and it helped a little, but once my DR upped...
- Ritalin or Wellbutrin Users Please Read 19th October 2004
... help you quit smoking if you are a smoker. I am on Effexor right now but plan to change back to Wellbutrin soon...
- Addicted to Lortab...Need Help... 7th October 2004
... down your throat. In my opinion the Klonipin and the Effexor are NOT to be cold turkeyed !!! The Klonipin is dangerous ... stuff you could die. Really. I think Klonipin and Effexor are crap....but that's just me. As for the Suboxone...
- antidepressants & recovery 23rd September 2004
... :) Im currently on 300mgs of effexor xr im also in recovery from drug and alcohol abuse ... a bit worried about being able to stop taking the effexor cos everytime ive tried ive gotten sick dizzy shaky...
... brain chemistry.) BUT--these newer types, such as Effexor X may act completely differently.
When, years ago ... being.
However--again--I do NOT know the make-up of Effexor --so PLEASE call you doctor, explain your symptoms ... differently. And I have seen posts from people who found Effexor was not right for them...but drugs like Wellbutrin ... wondering, like Carly, why you are getting off the Effexor . Because it is not doing you any good? Because you ... here and you will find more information about what Effexor X is---and people's responses to it.
Be sure to...
... brain NOT through our CNS. (central nervous system)
Effexor (and Paxil) are considered 2 of the most difficult...
... :) Im currently on 300mgs of effexor xr im also in recovery from drug and alcohol abuse ... a bit worried about being able to stop taking the effexor cos everytime ive tried ive gotten sick dizzy shaky ... is used as examples.
So yes, you are addicted to Effexor .... just not in the drug-seeking, compulsive way. ... cold turkey, so do not do that.
Best to taper off. Effexor has many health dangers such as to the liver and others ... . Effexor recycles both norepinephrine and serotonin. Serotonin...
- Fisherman I started new antidepresant 15th September 2004
... He said that the drug it was most similiar to was effexor . I asked him that even tho it doesn't portend to me...
- What have I done? 15th September 2004
... and just found some info that they are blocking my Effexor (antidepressant). I never found them to be too effective...
- Friend Chris, How are you doing? 6th September 2004
... was released August 30. They claim it is a softer effexor but souped up and even helps with pain and the cravings...
... have only heard good things.
I am on a Remeron/ Effexor mix right now but to no avail. I should probably go ... ahead and get off the Effexor but I hate those electrical shocks you get for weeks...
- All Chronic pain sufferer's please respond! 3rd September 2004
... Inhibetor sp. for HBP.
I take 60 mgs of Remeron and 75mg Effexor for the depression and sleep help.
I also take 1mg...
- An important suggestion 2nd September 2004
... and it has a website.
I've had my best luck on Effexor XR, Wellbutrin XR and Remeron. I only got worse on ... the other ones. Effexor is a bugger to come off though.
Look up the new...
- HELP Cold Turkey or dosing down? 16th August 2004
... I have muscle twiches but I attributed it to the Effexor I started for severe depression (which is over my ... weak...and tired...I was really suicidal before the Effexor , but I hate that stuff too...it takes away the bad...
... addiction is 80% of ...the shame and fear) she put me on Effexor ...and it helped from me being sucidial to which I...
... get my brain jumpstarted back...do you think taking Effexor would help? I read on a drug site that it's an I guess...
- I think Im going to relapse... 15th August 2004
... have sz. So anyway I have been on antidepressent ( effexor 300mg) for last 4 years and antiphycotic (geodon 160mg...
- Banker, Stacey, Rosie-t, D.Alice, Chef, Spark, Blue Julie, etc.--c'mon out! 10th August 2004
... my son is ADD-ADHD.
He doesn't like adderall-takes effexor ..which does help w/ add-he used to through the pills...
- Ready to Taper Valium--Advice Please 9th August 2004
... 10mg/daily 7 months ago after having a reaction to Effexor . The valium never did really calm me down that much...
- Thoughts/Experiences on Wellbutrin,SSRIs,etc 7th August 2004
... and tells me that I could be the poster child for Effexor . After I had got clean for a while I was still struggling ... such as depression, bi-polar so on. She started me on Effexor XR, and it changed my life. It enabled me to start...
... the Board.
Like BCBurnaby is the poster girl for Effexor :-) (I've never tried it), I am the ad. rep. for ADs...
... one........to make a long question short. I'm taking Effexor in the AM and Remron before bed.........after a horrible...
... brother had gotten really bad sick she changed me to effexor and they were okay, I knew that a pill wasn't going...
... have w/d's coming off AD, some worse than others. Effexor is probably the worst. You will have electrical tings...
... released on August 30. It supposed to be a better effexor but more gentle and have pain fighting abilities and...
... brother had gotten really bad sick she changed me to effexor and they were okay, I knew that a pill wasn't going...
- How to tell valium tolerance vs. toxicity 6th August 2004
... I had a horrible experience with Effexor . I took one dose and it was like I had taken 500 ... point if the valium isn't a problem as well as the Effexor reaction. I've tried to cut down on the valium a...
- The emotional side after drugs - a thought 6th August 2004
... months ago, discontinued taking the antidepressant Effexor XR. I've also been cutting back on Xanax (was on ... sleeping at all. My moods since discontinuing the Effexor and cutting back on everything else have been pretty...
... produce very real withdrawal symptoms. I am also on effexor , and wanting to try getting off, but the withdrawals...
... Christin,
Thank you for your reply. :) I found Effexor withdrawals to be pretty tough. That is definitely ... feeling that way. I think that when discontinuing Effexor , it has to be done over time. I went off completely...
- five months clean... 31st July 2004
... have gained 40 pounds in the past 5 months. I take effexor , but still don't have any desire to become active...
- New Doc (how much control? sub, antidepressants) 24th July 2004
... time. The 1st A/D he wanted to give me to try was Effexor which I heard such bad things about from so many,...
- Marcia... 15th July 2004
... accident and due to a horrid reaction to SSRIs(prozac, effexor and lexapro) he cannot take any antidepressants to...
- ...just a thought or two about depression and drugs..and how they interact during ... 14th July 2004
... teases me and says I could be the spokeperson for Effexor XR as I constantly tell people that it was a miracle...
- Today I made the call...but 9th July 2004
... by years of drug abuse for which, I was perscribed Effexor XR. I don't want people to miss understand, I do not...
- Dallas Alice? Calling Dallas Alice! Come In, Dallas Alice!! 6th July 2004
... think because I suffered from Depression and was on Effexor XR for sometime that I was scared of that also. I ... have been tapered off the Effexor and this is the first thing that has happened to me ... since I have been off the Effexor . I was scared that I would never come out of the depression...
- John 3:16- Ur Question Re: Anti Depress 30th June 2004
... EVERYONE (who is everyone anyway?) says is the best is Effexor . He has tried paxal, zoloft, wellb., and Im on Lexapro ... . Effexor is sopose to have no sexual side effects. I know it...
- twist of fate... 5th June 2004
... Norepinephrine, Unlike Paxil, Prozac, you'll get the " Effexor " feeling, Big boost of energy (not good if you have...
- Kimbee 30th May 2004
... been on anti - deppressants for a number of years... Effexor . They do suppress your appetite, however in most people...
- Changes/Sub 28th May 2004
... to.
As for antidepressant he wanted to prescribe Effexor instead of the prozac, but as a result of hearing...
... sorry you had to go through hell to get there... Yes, Effexor ... I've heard it's some bad stuff. However, go back...
... agree with Banker and would reconsider taking the Effexor . I have also read where Lexapro is also another hard ... these Dr's are prescribing stuff like Lexapro and Effexor and telling patients you shouldn't experience any...
... than I have in 2 months. my mind is alot clearer. Effexor - I do read the depression sites alot and read of ... agree with Banker and would reconsider taking the Effexor . I have also read where Lexapro is also another hard ... these Dr's are prescribing stuff like Lexapro and Effexor and telling patients you shouldn't experience any...
... don't necessarily want. ie. I won't let him put me effexor the way he wants to. I don't even see the need for...
- Banker... 27th May 2004
... and start me on Wellbutrin? I already said "no" to Effexor , so he mentioned Wellbutrin. I just don't want to...
- michelle???My belle... 27th May 2004
... heard of people's horror stories trying to get off effexor . Even paxil. So I don't think that Subxone is unique...
