- Citralopram 4 days in urrrrrrrrr 14th July 2007
... meds: I'm being put on venlafaxine which I think is effexor in the US? here's hoping.
The L...
... Venlafaxine is the generic form of Effexor . I'm also taking it and it works for me. I'm on 187...
- What a day!!! Went to first app, and back to the dr!(paxil ?) 14th July 2007
... strength antidepressants have failed to work. Paxil and Effexor are at the same level for potency and side effects ... . Both Paxil and Effexor will not work for everyone but when they do work they...
- First time in over a year 12th July 2007
... Thanks hun, I am on Effexor 150 mg and 37.5mg, i thought i was over the cuttung...
- can being hypo thyrold cause depression and severe panic disorder with agraphobia??? 12th July 2007
... feb 2006 jan 06 i had a ovary remover i was put on effexor xr 75 mg took up till jan 07 then got weened off thank...
- My new insurance doesnt cover Effexor 9th July 2007
... the generic version -Venlafaxine - after being on Effexor for a year you more then likely will go through withdrawl ... cold turkey. I am not what happens if you go from Effexor to whatever.
take care
trg247...
... be covered by the insurance is ok.
I only have 3 Effexor capsles left so i'll ask him for samples if im going...
... My psychiatrist prescribed Effexor , but if there is a generic version of a drug my insurance ... and she was fine with that.
I always say I'm on Effexor though, because it's easier to say/spell!...
... I use to be on Effexor and switched to the generic version and have never ... noticed any difference. I also say I am on effexor because I can't spell the generic version
take...
... My doctor's office said that i can still get Effexor but then i must pay $70/month.
If i buy Venlafaxine...
- Suggestions for coming off of wellbutrin xl 300mg. 9th July 2007
... you are not usually subject to a horrid withdrawal. Effexor , now, that was an absolute nightmare to come off of...
- Is this who I am 7th July 2007
... Stress Disorder, Borderline Personality Disorder, Effexor , Wellbutrin, Remeron, Lithium, Temazapam. Is this...
- Progress Stalled 6th July 2007
... the best I get, then I'm screwed. My Dr. upped my Effexor to 187.5 mg in the morning. I've only been on that ... if the slight improvement I mentioned above is the effexor , or the fact that I slept for six weeks after getting...
- Dakota -- this thread is for you 6th July 2007
... last year and never really left. so no matter the effexor , lamictal, and more recently wellbutrin that the new...
- Finally, a light and the end of a dark tunnel! 6th July 2007
... feel like it's working. Even while on the last drug ( Effexor ) I often felt as though I wasn't getting any benefit...
... effects. Right now as far as antidepressants go I take Effexor , Wellbutrin and Remeron. Everyones body chemistry...
- Anyone with previous weight gain find an acceptable med? 6th July 2007
... I've been on Effexor XR, Paxil, Buspar, and Wellbutrin (usual!) and have...
... realized the drug had slightly blunted my emotions.
Effexor did pull me out of a bad depression, but quickly caused ... because I wanted to be able to *feel* human emotions and Effexor was preventing that. I chose the possibility of unhappines...
- Night Tremors 5th July 2007
... anyone experienced whole body tremors at night while on Effexor XR, Seroquel, Propanonol, and over the counter acid...
- Parent of a depressed teenage daughter 5th July 2007
... today for her thyroid and then they also put her on EFFEXOR XR.
For my daughter being 16 she doesn't talk on...
... talk to them.
My concern right now is the med. Effexor is one of the strongest on the market and is black ... stopped prescribing it to young adults and children. Effexor is also really hard on the body with a wide variety...
... The doc thought it was importiant to start her on Effexor as depression has run on my side of the family with ... Aunt, Dad, Grandma ect.... I don't know about this Effexor as the most my daughter has ever taken was vitamins ... going through or what to do, or how to know if the Effexor is making her worse, as I've heard not very good things...
- Paxil 5th July 2007
... different ssri, like fluroxetine, then taper, paxil n effexor are hard to comne off alone....
- Effexor ?, depression as a result of back pain 4th July 2007
... Excess sweating is definitely a side effect of Effexor ....
... i've been 3 days on effexor 37.5 mg and i've had some sweaty palms and also INSOMNIA...
... a big thing with Effexor is to take it as early as possible it tends to be...
... I'm also on 225mg of Effexor and found it better to take it in a split dose twice...
- anxiety makes me depressed 1st July 2007
... I went to the doc and he gave me Effexor XR 37.5 MG and clonazepan for me to sleep at night...
... earthdayapril22;3076993]I went to the doc and he gave me Effexor XR 37.5 MG and clonazepan for me to sleep at night ... .
:) :) any experiences???
I am on Effexor but it's 187.5 mg. I also took clonazepam for about ... it saved my life.
My doctor told me to take the Effexor in the morning because it could possibly make my sleep...
- How long can antidepressant side effects last? 29th June 2007
... posted, some side effects do not go away. i am on effexor , and i had pretty bad night sweats for 7 months and...
- Dakota where are you? 27th June 2007
... me all new refills for everything--well, basically effexor , besides lamictal, and klonopin. it's frustrating...
- withdrawl? 27th June 2007
... I have never taken Prozac but when I came off Effexor I was a mess for almost three weeks! The shakes,...
- New...but utterly desperate!! 26th June 2007
... not been thrilled with either! I started off taking Effexor . After months of trying higher and higher dosages ... the local mental hospital. With his help I came off Effexor (very messy!) and was put on Desipramine. The first...
... Serra: I Took effexor for a year and it helped but then stopped working...
- Switching from effexor 26th June 2007
... differently to each drug. I'm on the generic form of effexor and I've actually lost a couple of pounds. Of course...
- Venting 23rd June 2007
... that I should say the hell with my meds and stop the Effexor , Wellbutrin, Remeron and Temeazapam all at once. ...
- Vivid Dreams/Nightmares 23rd June 2007
... and realistic dreams and nightmares. I also take Effexor as well which is well known for messed up dreams/nightmares...
- SSRI and Pregnancy 22nd June 2007
... Hi there! I was on effexor and wellbutrin as well as zoloft when I got pregnant...
- Looking for medication input 21st June 2007
... put on (in addition to the zoloft) wellbutrin and effexor . I was only on those for about two months before...
... of antidepressants so I guess I can start there. Effexor - Effexor is a powerhouse it is at the top in terms ... for everyone but when it does it works really well. Effexor users do have a difficult time coming off of the med ... have taken Paxil in the past and it is up there with Effexor in terms of strength but works differently. It either ... going to work or not work at all. Again like Effexor it is hard to come off of it. I have a real strong...
... Effexor is a nasty drug to come off. You could be stuck on...
- A question on Depression, please 20th June 2007
... i think she means effexor ....
- Hey D!!! 20th June 2007
... did change some of my meds though. so besides the effexor xr, and the lamictal, he gave me wellbutrin. i've...
- Moving on to the next drug? 19th June 2007
... I don't think I'm tolerating the Effexor too well. Right now I'm taking three 37.5 mg capsules...
... Hi:
You are still at a pretty low dose for Effexor . I am wondering if they are working but just wearing...
... you were right. Not only did she not take me off Effexor , she increased it to 150. She said it hadn't been...
... I am right every once in a while. Effexor is like a real strong cup of coffee it definately...
- how much paxil do u take? 19th June 2007
... prozac and that didn't help either. He wants me to take Effexor but for financial reasons I cant afford it. If it...
... I think I hit 60mg before I switched to Effexor . I think Effexor comes in a generic form
take...
... The generic form of Effexor is Venlafaxine XR....
- Effexor 19th June 2007
... Hi:
I personaly take Effexor 150mg first thing in the morning as it is very stimulating...
... I was taking my effexor at night (75mg) because of stomach problems. It didn...
- Side effects with effexor xr? 17th June 2007
... something? I will feel real bad if I miss a dose of Effexor
take care
trg247...
- Anyone have muscle weakness with their depression ? 17th June 2007
... all who have time to give me your opinion ..I am on effexor going on 7th day, UGH the side effects, but are starting...
... I experienced muscle weakness with effexor . Have your doc monitor your blood pressure. Mine became...
- effexor and sexual dysfunction 17th June 2007
...
It didn't get better for me until I went off the Effexor ....
... opinion. That doc is woefully ill-informed. Besides, effexor is one nasty drug to discontinue....
... hello, my wife has recently started started taking effexor for depression. we have been reading a lot about the ... returning. everythis we have been reading says that effexor has a high rate or sexual side effects. we made an ... to talk with the dr. about it and she told us that effexor does not have sexual side effects. we asked about ... our relationship to disappear. should we give the effexor more time or get a 2nd opinion? any help would be...
- Drinking while on anti-depressants 16th June 2007
... It differs abit from drug to drug but a med like Effexor you have to be pretty diligent with. If you miss...
- Walking Pharmacy 13th June 2007
... Trazodone at night, plus 75 mg of Venlafaxine XR ( Effexor ) in the morning. I also take Clonazepam as needed ... . I've only been on the Effexor for 2 weeks, 1 week at the current dose.
Of course...
... I definately know the feeling:
AM
150mg Effexor
300mg Wellbutrin
300mg Lithium
240mg Docusate Calcium...
... heck yeah...
effexor , lamictal, clonazepam, and topamax (prophylactic for...
- Risperdal, Klonpin, or Trazadone?? 12th June 2007
... I am currently on Mirtazipine, Trazadone and effexor (which was added recently). Trazodone helped with...
- mirtazapine and effexor ? 12th June 2007
... Plus my doctor just started me on effexor too, and I'm just waiting to see if it starts working ... insurance coverage pays for. I usually say remeron and effexor though because they are easier to say/spell than mirtazipin ...
Anyway, the question I wanted to ask was, did effexor ever negatively affect your sleep? Because my doctor...
... yes without doubt the effexor effected my sleep and ive been on both types of effexor ... he suggusted to stop the mirtazapine and reduce the effexor over the next month and once off the effexor try the...
... s just my experience, and I never did take it with Effexor , so hopefully, your experience will be different....
... I have taken Remeron and Effexor for over a year and a half. Remeron and food definately ... take a sleeping pill on top of it. I take 150mg of Effexor and still if I take it to late in the day it is going...
... Hi,
I've been taking Venlafaxine ( Effexor XR) and Mirtazapine for 18 months. As I understand ... pile on the weight a lot.
I started on 75mg of Effexor XR (Venlafaxine in sustained release) but it didn...
- Crashed 10th June 2007
... I am currently trying my 13th new antidepressant, Effexor . For the 2 years I felt ok I was on Remeron and then...
... the first medication that ever worked for me was effexor . i always say it saved my life. i don't know where...
... I am currently trying my 13th new antidepressant, Effexor . For the 2 years I felt ok I was on Remeron and then...
... medications, having had 3 good sporadic years; one with effexor , one with lithium and one with neuronton. After a...
- brain zaps 10th June 2007
... meds, you might experience them. Even with tapering Effexor , I had terrible brain zaps when I stopped taking it...
... majority of people who have experienced brain zaps are on Effexor . Either they are trying to get off of the drug or ... associated with withdrawl from the drug. I call them my Effexor alarm clock, for once I get them means I forgot to...
- What will I talk about? 8th June 2007
... reason for the depression, it's just there. I took Effexor on/off for 7 years. I would gain 60lbs. each time...
- weaning off effexor 8th June 2007
... counting and subtracting beads. The big thing with effexor is the slower the better, its halflife is really messed...
- Effexor 6th June 2007
... same time every day? That's really important with Effexor . Not just once a day, but at 9 am every day or noon...
... I started to get similar feelings and I am on Effexor , but the doctor said it's vertigo/labryn something ... or other
I do actually wonder if the effexor caused it though as I have never had ear troubles...
... when i miss my dose (last night i didn't take the effexor or the topamax --the last one for my migraines, bec ... duty--while some are just like ours, so to speak ( effexor , lexapro, zyprexa, risperdal, seroquel, geodon, wellbutrin ... my belief is that this is not really caused by the effexor . MAYBE the missed dose adds to the feeling, but i...
... About 4 years after starting Effexor XR I developed a condition known as Unilateral Vestibular...
... Effexor XR half-life is 11 hours per their spec sheet......
- How do I wean myself off Wellbutrin XL? 6th June 2007
... so I do not know. You could treat it like Paxil or Effexor and drop by ten percent, wait til your body adapts...
- pmdd/yaz/cymbalta? 6th June 2007
... day of Cymbalta is or can be painful...maybe like Effexor ? So meds "holiday" wouldn't work, for the "finale...
- okay to take near bedtime? 6th June 2007
... depends on the antidepressant. I take Wellbutrin and Effexor in the morning because they are both stimulating and ... On a side note my siter takes a real high dose of Effexor at night because it knocks her right out
take care...
- weaning off antidepressants 4th June 2007
... drop again by ten percent. Some people coming off of Effexor count the beads inside the med. The slower you go...
... my previous posts, and posts of others like sick of effexor . Hang in there and do it slowly....
... he thinks i should just go cold turkey. he was on effexor awhile ago and quit cold turkey (didn't refill prescription...
... as having Major Depressive Disorder. I had been on Effexor and Ativan for two years until November 2006. I was ... up to 300 mgs of Effexor and it just wasn't working for me anymore. The doctor...
- Somebody help me....anybody....I have too much to lose 2nd June 2007
... recently I was on 80 mgs of Prozac and 150 mgs of Effexor - but over the last few months I have gradually cut ... the Effexor out completely and now take 60 mgs of Prozac daily...
... alcohol again? What was the reason for stopping the Effexor ? Did it just stop working and why did you go to a...
... tomorrow for school on monday! i stopped taking the Effexor because I just hated being on two different antidepressants ... - but I weaned off of the Effexor with the help of a doctor, and it has been mostly...
... because in the long run that is what saving me. I take Effexor , Wellbutrin, Remeron, Lithium and Temazapam on a daily...
- Different anti-depressants for different people 2nd June 2007
... happen for me, I was still very unhappy. He put me on effexor . One 37.5 mg. daily for a week, and still taking the ... it. After the first week, I started taking 75 mg. effexor daily and one cymbalta every third day, till another ... told me to go ahead and start taking 150 mg. of the effexor and see how I felt. I was going to wait another month...
... I was on Effexor for two years and it does help. Like with many medications ... Lamictal so hopefully this will make a difference. Effexor was a life saver for me. Coming off Effexor was not ... time so this may have helped. The good thing about Effexor was that I had no weight gain but now with these others...
... lamictal, 4th week of the starting pack, now. still on effexor . i'm hopeful. i'm glad to see a hopeful post about...
- The only way? 2nd June 2007
... on several different meds in the past--Welbutrin, Effexor , Prozac, Paxil, Ativan, Celexa; just to name a few...
- If... 1st June 2007
... Disorder, Post Traumatic Stress Disorder.
Medication: Effexor , Wellbutrin, Lithium and Temazapam
Therapy: The...
... Disorder, Post Traumatic Stress Disorder.
Medication: Effexor , Wellbutrin, Lithium and Temazapam
Therapy: The...
- It makes me so mad.. 27th May 2007
... least possible meds that i can. i've tried to lower my effexor (i'm attempting that again), as well as my anti-anxiety...
- New Lexapro prescription 25th May 2007
... is leaning towards Cymbalta, but I gained 60lbs on Effexor & Cymbalta is in the same class as Effexor. Also ... drug to add.........lexapro or cymbalta. I lost the effexor weight and stayed same with wellbutrin........I'd...
- Paxil vs. Prozac 23rd May 2007
... not have any withdrawal symptoms quitting Paxil. Effexor was the worst for withdrawal out of all the meds I...
- Coming off Effexor!!! 23rd May 2007
... really slowly and over a long period of time. Look up Effexor withdrawl or Paxil Withdrawl on the net and that should ... help. Effexor can be brutal to get off on and the best advice I...
... really slowly and over a long period of time. Look up Effexor withdrawl or Paxil Withdrawl on the net and that should ... help. Effexor can be brutal to get off on and the best advice I...
- Depression what med works good? 22nd May 2007
... with a combination of drugs. I take Wellbutrin and Effexor .
Talk to your doctor to see what he/she says. ...
... Skip Effexor . Nasty withdrawal symptoms....
... s Wort.
I agree that you should stay away from Effexor . It has worked wonders for me in combination with...
- Recovering from Budeprion XL 22nd May 2007
... Bupropion) it's all the same thing. My Wellbutrin and Effexor are both generic now and I haven't noticed any difference...
... despensed normally and there haven't been any problems. Effexor just recently went generic (a few months ago). I...
... covers the generic.
I have taken other generics like effexor which starts with a ven? something that I took for...
... Venlafaxine is the generic name for Effexor . I'm on all generics (except my Ativan) and I've ... brands for all my meds. I was taking Wellbutrin and Effexor for a couple of years before the generics came out...
- How long did it take to get meds that worked? 21st May 2007
... combo that would work to a certain degree. Now I take Effexor , Remeron, Wellbutrin, Lithium and Temazapam. Unfortunatly...
- Cymbalta crushes creativity 21st May 2007
... creativity. I lost my ability to write on Paxil, Effexor , Remeron, there are probably more I don't remember ... while on Wellbutrin, but my doc had me taking it with Effexor as well so that could have caused problems with my...
- Anyone On Lexapro--depression Returned & You Added Another Ad? 19th May 2007
... Lexapro but maybe my combo will give you some ideas: Effexor , Wellbutrin, Remeron, Lithium and Temazapam
take...
- Effexor 18th May 2007
... Effexor is one of the strongest antidepressant out there and ... medication to get high, I figure it is easy to get. Effexor is hard on your body and it comes with a wide variety ... starting. I do not know what happens if you take Effexor and don't need it.
take care
trg247...
... office called me back and told me to stop taking the effexor . I am starting to feel a little better as the hours ... like some kind of poison. I did a little reading on effexor after I posted the previous bullentin. This medication ... mentally. There seem to be more horror stories about effexor than great testimonials. I also read that it took ... depression rule your life. Thanks again on the info on the effexor !...
... by doctors and some thing should be done about it. Effexor is one of the nasty ones and there are tons of horror...
... trg247 makes a good point about Effexor - when it works, it works REALLY WELL....
... in most cases?
Salty
[QUOTE=trg247;2991768] Effexor is one of the strongest antidepressant out there and ... medication to get high, I figure it is easy to get. Effexor is hard on your body and it comes with a wide variety ... starting. I do not know what happens if you take Effexor and don't need it.
take care
trg247...
... Effexor is definatly one of the powerhouses when it comes ... large volume of people but do your homework first. Effexor is pretty much a long term committment.
Currently ... I take: Effexor 150mg, Wellbutrin 300mg, Remeron 60mg, Lithium 1050mg...
... salty,
Effexor may or may not work for you. I took it for 5 years ... mourn their passing.
I had a strange side effect on Effexor . It dilated the pupils of my eyes so hugely that ... ending headache on this med. The docs all denied Effexor could have this effect, but when I stopped taking ... went back to normal and the headaches went away.
Effexor has a terrible withdrawal too. Even tapering, it ... for me.
So if nothing else works, you could try Effexor , but I would try other meds before this one to see...
... Thanks to both of you for posting. I'm not going on Effexor . I am going to keep trying the Lamictal...I'm only...
... went to the pain clinic and I told them about the effexor thing. They put me on cymbalta but raised the dosage...
... The cymbalta is alot better than the effexor for me. My pain hasnt been so bad the last few days...
- Wellbutrin XL 300mg--When Do the Side Effects Go Away? 18th May 2007
... love to know what else I can try. I have never tried Effexor ...wonder if that would help?
I wish I could add...
- Venlafaxine Effexor Long Term Use, Dose Reduction 18th May 2007
... ... one is "deefexoring", and the other is "sickof effexor ".... i think the first one just managed to taper off ... can search their posts on here, i'm sure. and sickof effexor will usually "come" :) when you call...i'm not sure ... i hope they are, since they both succeeded in "de- effexor ing!"
btw, congratulations on your taper!!! i'm ... much luck and blessings ahead! :)
(i'm also on effexor , but i don't think i can get off it at this time,...
... been taking 150 for 6 years and am two days into de- effexor ing!! love that expression btw!!! Ive dropped to 75mg ... could offer me some advise on my thread, "coming off effexor "?? Good luck to you...:) Angie...
... low dose of something else, while you deal with this effexor business, because it's "big business," as they say...
... been taking 150 for 6 years and am two days into de- effexor ing!! love that expression btw!!! Ive dropped to 75mg ... could offer me some advise on my thread, "coming off effexor "?? Good luck to you...:) Angie
thanks for letting...
... ... one is "deefexoring", and the other is "sickof effexor ".... i think the first one just managed to taper off ... can search their posts on here, i'm sure. and sickof effexor will usually "come" :) when you call...i'm not sure ... i hope they are, since they both succeeded in "de- effexor ing!"
btw, congratulations on your taper!!! i'm ... much luck and blessings ahead! :)
(i'm also on effexor , but i don't think i can get off it at this time,...
... ... one is "deefexoring", and the other is "sickof effexor ".... i think the first one just managed to taper off ... can search their posts on here, i'm sure. and sickof effexor will usually "come" :) when you call...i'm not sure ... i hope they are, since they both succeeded in "de- effexor ing!"
btw, congratulations on your taper!!! i'm ... much luck and blessings ahead! :)
(i'm also on effexor , but i don't think i can get off it at this time,...
- Farewell... 17th May 2007
... tapering off of something? what AD are you on? i'm on effexor , and only get that feeling (but not very strong) if...
... tapering off of something? what AD are you on? i'm on effexor , and only get that feeling (but not very strong) if ... ...
fondly and my best wishes,
dakota
I'm on Effexor and Wellbutrin. I thought it was due to being late...
... [QUOTE=ImagineLennon;2991664]I'm on Effexor and Wellbutrin. I thought it was due to being late...
... sister started to get them when she always took the effexor on time and they finally figured out it was a sign...
... sister started to get them when she always took the effexor on time and they finally figured out it was a sign ... don’t have to increase again! I’ve already made my Effexor doses confusing enough; I take a 75mg capsule and...
... therapists out there who do!!!
btw, i'm also on effexor , and i'm taking 150mg. twice a day. i could take...
- Desperate Again--what Can I Add To Lexapro? 17th May 2007
... i'm on lexapro and effexor xr, work pretty good together, been on the effexor...
... yes, effexor / cymbalta, are known to be serotonin and norepinephrine ... antianxiety properties (i used to have panics, but effexor helped a lot with that)....a lot of people don't want...
... other side effects aren't too bad now.
I thought of Effexor ...although I worry about weight gain with that. I ... for me at all.
What about the weight gain with Effexor ?
Salty...
- Effexor (rage) 15th May 2007
... like antidepressants. Am particularly not liking Effexor because I've never had trouble getting OFF of one...
... thread and just wanted to share something.
I was on Effexor a few yrs. ago and I can't remember what side-effect ... may be hugely inflated right now bcuz of coming off Effexor . From what i've heard (& experienced) this med. needs...
... months (I had heard that CT was a VERY BAD IDEA with Effexor ).
To both of you, I thank you so very much.
...
... erstanding your feelings, I feel it all! I just started on effexor after being off ad for 3 years. I fought so hard ... take it slower? Or use xanax to help you ween off effexor . I feel really bad for you and I know the feeling...
... travel a lot, too!
Yes, I'm doing better, still " Effexor -free". I've had some MOMENTS - but have gotten through ... as I put a little more distance between myself and effexor I will feel less volatile!...
- need help with my mom 15th May 2007
... with it or acknowledged it. She is on welbutrin and effexor though.
She had a bad accident a few years back...
- Paxil and Want to have a baby 9th May 2007
... conditions I can't remember off the top of my head. I'm on Effexor and Wellbutrin and have decided not to have children...
- cymbalta/side effects 7th May 2007
... my daughter is considering Cymbalta. She went off Effexor because of the weight gain. If she gains more weight...
... my daughter is considering Cymbalta. She went off Effexor because of the weight gain. If she gains more weight...
... have not had any problems with Cymbalta....when on Effexor I gained a lot of weight...and Wellburtin(sp) I was...
... have not had any problems with Cymbalta....when on Effexor I gained a lot of weight...and Wellburtin(sp) I was...
- Wellbutrin plus another AD 6th May 2007
... research and am wondering about Cymbalta, Zoloft or Effexor .
Can anyone share their knowledge or experience...
... I currently take Wellbutrin, Effexor , Remeron, Lithium and Temazapam. They all get along ... a pretty sedating med though. The Wellbutrin and Effexor do not seem to have any conflict with each other,...
... I should try adding Cymbalta. I hear its the new Effexor (same class). I took Effexor and gained 60 lbs, which ... and raving about it. I thought since I gained on Effexor , I'd most likely gain on Cymbalta. For those of you...
- MAOI Patch 5th May 2007
... not doing too well at this point in time with the effexor that i'm currently taking, and asked his opinion about...
... not doing too well at this point in time with the effexor that i'm currently taking, and asked his opinion about...
- celexa 5th May 2007
... anti d's none helped me all that well first was on effexor xr 75 mg then zoloft 50 mg paxil 20 mg celexa 20 mg...
- Trying to help my daughter 4th May 2007
... and her hair was falling out. She went off and tried Effexor and immediately put on quite a bit of weight. She ... went through the horrible withdrawals of getting of effexor .
She asked me to research a good anti depressant...
... probably stopped taking Lexapro about 3 times and tried ( Effexor , Zoloft, Cymbalta, Paxil, Wellbutrin) during those ... in every person.
I hope that she did not stop Effexor abrubtly because i did this not knowing i was not...
- Zaps 3rd May 2007
... are just very annoying. For me missing a dose of Effexor will set them off
take care
trg247...
... coming OFF of an anti-dep. meds. - i remember mainly effexor having that efffect.
I am taking Lexapro and have...
... omg the effexor xr 75mg were the worst anti d i ever took im finally...
... to wean me off it without luck. They then put me on effexor instead to "control" the zaps. I was ok on that for ... while, but then started having zaps while taking the effexor instead of them just kicking in if I missed a pills ... 4-5 hours every day!!.
Anyway, I've been off effexor for 2 months now, taking remeron (which I don't recommend ... topamax and the zaps have finally stopped. Apparently Effexor is the worst for causing this, so stay away from that ... one whatever you do - my doctor calls it "side- effexor "!...
... and i wasnt taking anything but xanax i have tried effexor xr 75 mg 9 mos zoloft 50 mg 3 mos celexa 1 month and...
... Effexor has a very short half life. Its not a very forgiving...
... [QUOTE=quiet storm;2972315] Effexor has a very short half life. Its not a very forgiving ... everyday you may very well get some zaps.
I take my Effexor in a split dose (total 225mg); morning and evening ... didn't start until I'd already been on Wellbutrin and Effexor for a couple of years. Just lately (last three to...
- Need Help Re: Lexapro 2nd May 2007
... it is actually making you worse. One time i tried Effexor and i was suicidal. It was horrible, but once i was...
- Depression and constant crying 2nd May 2007
... job is seriously affected by this. I started taking effexor xr a year ago and it seemed to work pretty well and ... to be on medication but don't really want to take effexor anymore. Does anyone know of a good anti-depressant...
... 15yrs (31yrsoldnow). I have tried Paxil, Prozac, Effexor , Zoloft, Cymbalta....yeah, i know it's a lot.
But ... But for me, one of the other ones caused that, not effexor . It just shows that everyones body is different and ... feeling that way every day.
As far as coming off Effexor , that i stopped cold turkey (didn't know better) and...
