- 2 Weeks on Lexapro 22nd December 2006
... As I just posted in another thread, I tried Zoloft, Effexor XR, and Wellbutrin before finding Lexapro. I've been...
- trg247? 22nd December 2006
... Somedays it just goes away where the others. I take Effexor , Remeron and Wellbutrin for antidepressants and even...
- Amantadine? 21st December 2006
... and take drug holidays while I am not. I am also on Effexor and Wellbutrin. The Adderall is used in conjunction ... and that other options are just to level me out ( Effexor ). I need a long term drug that isn't so tightly controlled...
- Prozac (Fluoxetine) and Stomach Issues 19th December 2006
... I take wellbutrin, remeron, effexor , zyprexa, lithium and temazapam so the mix is pretty...
- celexa and addiction 19th December 2006
... i've heard Effexor can have very bad withdrawal effects, and some people...
- if effexor is so bad, then why do phycatrists keep on prescribing them? 19th December 2006
... if effexor is so bad, then why do psychiatrists keep on prescribing ... them?]
[SIZE="3"]I take Effexor . It's not so bad. I could probably do some research ... and it wouldn't shock me to find that Effexor is one of the most commonly prescribed AD's. Effexor ... did warn me about the withdrawals,,,,,and certainly Effexor is not the only med that causes painful withdrawal...
- Why get off antidepressants? 18th December 2006
... Temazapam - sleep med, possible liver problems
4. Effexor - Brutal to get off of, again hard on the liver
5...
- does effexor xr give energy? 18th December 2006
... Initially, I think Effexor did "energize" me. But, then even after being on...
... Initially, I think Effexor did "energize" me. But, then even after being on...
... does effexor xr give energy?
Yes, it gives energy, which is ... in the AM. I don't know your entire history with Effexor . It takes a couple of weeks to kick in. The Effexor...
... oh i'm not in effexor xr right now, but i'm going to see a new phycatrist...
... oh i'm not in effexor xr right now, but i'm going to see a new phycatrist...
... Effexor XR does not give me energy. However, my pdoc is reluctant...
- AntiDepressants and Weight Gain 18th December 2006
... balance out the side effects of another med. I take Effexor , Wellbutrin and Remeron for my antidepressants and...
- Confused/Backwards emotions? 18th December 2006
... Levothyroxine), Clinical depression (treated with 150 mg. Effexor and 200 mg. Lamictal), ADHD (treated with 30 mg. Adderall...
- New Warning for Effexor? 17th December 2006
... and don't like what I keep hearing. I am on 150 mg. Effexor (along with other meds), and I wanted to eventually...
- Taking a Break From Wellbutrin 13th December 2006
... changed it a little and changed the name to Zoloft, Effexor , etc.
Anyways, I find myself at the vitamin store...
- Wean Off Effexor XR 12th December 2006
... I went from Paxil to Effexor overnight, not sure if it would work the other way ... well.
The main point I have seen of weaning off of effexor is slower is better
trg247...
- Does anyone just not take their meds? 12th December 2006
... that I no longer need the meds. Unfortunately I take Effexor so by the second day I am dizzy with a blinding headache...
... started to get a little slack 8 months ago. i changed to effexor and somedays i just forgot to take it, other days...
- need help 10th December 2006
... depressed for awhile now, i just switched from celexa to effexor xr this week, anyway my problem is i dont think im...
... came and go, sometimes worse than others, im taking effexor xr, 75mg/day i just started this week, i was on celexa...
- anxiety and depression. always related? 9th December 2006
... doctor put me on Ativan and that help me. I also take Effexor XR and recently trying Cymbalta for the depression...
- 3 doses into Lexapro.. 8th December 2006
... 1995 when I was put on Prozac--then, thru the years, Effexor (went to the ER), wellbutrin, Zoloft, Celexa, and...
... 1995 when I was put on Prozac--then, thru the years, Effexor (went to the ER), wellbutrin, Zoloft, Celexa, and...
- Depression during pregnancy 8th December 2006
... board and am looking for advice. I've been taking Effexor XR for depression for 2 1/2 years, but am thinking...
- 25 Years of Medication 7th December 2006
... One month ago I stopped taking my antidepressant ( effexor 150mm once a day). I have been taking that particular...
... alcoholic too. ive been clean for a bit now, ive been on effexor xr ever since i stepped otu of rehab. it was suggested ... usually im up all nite and can't sleep. that was even on effexor i didn't slepe normally. i am only up cause im snacking ... i went to bed at 11. ive gained 20 plus pounds on effexor , and couldnt get an erection lol. and on wellburtin...
- Running on Fumes 6th December 2006
... :) [SIZE="3"][COLOR="Navy"]Since starting on Effexor about 2 months ago, I have been doing better, but...
- Doctor's Appointment 5th December 2006
... one. The combo now: Lithium, Zyprexa, Wellbutrin, Effexor , Remeron and Temazapam, I have been on for a full...
... relaxes my body so that I can sleep. I am taking Effexor and Cymbalta for depression so hope this works....
- Experience with Wellbutrin 5th December 2006
... risperdol, and i quuit all those and now just on effexor . When i took wellbutrin, i started getting rash and ... had any problems with wellbutrin?,,
By the way, effexor is great so far, i used to be really really depressed...
... back to Dr and now I'm on the baby dose 37.5 mg of effexor . This is day 4. I feel alot better, however I'm...
- Wellbutrin taken with low dose Effexor? 4th December 2006
... I take 300mg of Wellbutrin XR along with 150mg of Effexor plus a bunch of others. They get along pretty well...
- depression and meds 4th December 2006
... cannot work right now. My doctor has me on 300 mgs of Effexor , 60 mgs of Cymbalta, and 1 mg of Ativan. I was also...
- Any Good News with Meds?? 2nd December 2006
... I have been on Effexor and Ativan and it controlled my depression for two ... trying to crawl my way back up. My doctor put me on Effexor , Cymbalta, and Ativan. We are in the process of trying...
- Trazodone and Zoloft 1st December 2006
... that have a little kick to them like Wellbutrin and Effexor so I take them in the morning. My night meds are...
... I take my antidepressant in the mornings, Effexor and Cymbalta. I take Ativan at night. I have tried...
- alcohol with antidepressants 30th November 2006
... My doctor prescribed me with Effexor XR today. When I read the information, it said avoid...
... My doctor prescribed me with Effexor XR today. When I read the information, it said avoid...
... My doctor prescribed me with Effexor XR today. When I read the information, it said avoid ... there. What kind of problems might it cause?
I'm an Effexor user myself. Are you aware of the latest news involving ... Effexor ?: On October 25, 2006 the FDA advised doctors to prescribe ... the popular antidepressant Effexor in the smallest possible amounts to decrease the risk ... FDA in conjunction with Wyeth, the manufacturer of Effexor had reports of overdoses occurring in some patients ... a statement.
I'm a musician. Prior to taking Effexor , I would have a beer or two on nights when I performed ... . I am not going to mix any alcohol with Effexor . :)...
- How do you know if you're REALLY "chemically imbalanced"? 29th November 2006
... will get better. You can call the people who make effexor and ask them if they are addictive and they are going...
... will get better. You can call the people who make effexor and ask them if they are addictive and they are going...
... in the process of approving Prozac, Zoloft, Paxil, Effexor , Serzone, Remeron, and Wellbutrin between 1987 and...
... in the process of approving Prozac, Zoloft, Paxil, Effexor , Serzone, Remeron, and Wellbutrin between 1987 and...
- Appetite 28th November 2006
... this is because of the meds I take in the morning ( Effexor , Wellbutrin, Zyprexa) or it is because of my sleeping...
- Tired of doctors...medications, medications, medications... 28th November 2006
... anyway, my doctor has me on three medications: 150 Effexor , 150 Lamictal, and 30 Adderall. I'm tired of being...
... anyway, my doctor has me on three medications: 150 Effexor , 150 Lamictal, and 30 Adderall. I'm tired of being ... Your drug "cocktail" is quite similar to mine: 150 Effexor XR, 2 MG Klonopin, 30 Adderall. I don't have a great ... for moderate to severe disorders. If I switched from Effexor to St Johns Wart, I'd be in deep trouble. Sounds like...
- Remeron/Mirtazapine - HELP! 26th November 2006
... can't seem to find an anti-D that helps. I tried Effexor for about six months which helped some but then just...
- Weight gain on AD's 26th November 2006
... what it's worth, I gained a little over 30 pounds on Effexor . There was no change to my diet or daily activity...
- Lamictal 25th November 2006
... going to try this one, too. He's slowly going off Effexor and his PDOC is switching him onto this. I've read...
- Effexor > Dosage Question..... 25th November 2006
... hi piano,
ever since i started on effexor xr. , i was slowly titrated upward until i reached...
... Thank you for the reply, Dakota. Do you take Effexor XR???...
... With Effexor XR there is an added benefit, they have found it to...
... dose did well for me. However, the doc decreased my Effexor XR to 150 mg since he prescribed an additional medication...
- To beach4me 25th November 2006
... bi-polar however.
At first, It was Lamictal and Effexor . Felt the best I had felt in 14 yrs. But with Effexor ... Welbutrin. I took small doses of Prozac to come off the Effexor and slowly switched to Welbutrin. However, when I...
- Provigil? 23rd November 2006
... check on my bp. Aside from Provigil, I am also on Effexor XR. Both medications can raise blood pressure. Doc ... wrote me out a plan to lower the Effexor dose for that reason. Before I increase the Provigil...
- prozac working to well? 23rd November 2006
... say the same thing about antidepressants. I been on Effexor for two years. In the beginning, I had the same experience ... numb than to feel depressed. I guess I have been on Effexor so long, it no longer worked. I began to feel severely ... suicidal. I am now being treated with 300 mgs of Effexor and 300 mgs of Welbutrin along with 1 mg of Ativan...
- New to this problem 21st November 2006
... suffer with depression and I am currently on 300 mgs Effexor , 300 mgs Welbutrin and 1 mg of Ativan. I cannot go...
- Effexor Withdrawl / Sadness 21st November 2006
... pills to hold me over when I'm in a pinch. I'm on Effexor and the things I read about Effexor discontinuation...
... Peppermint, my doc put me on a taper of my Effexor XR because he put me on an additional med. I have ... of sadness and have wondered if the lower dose of Effexor XR could be contributing to that. Hope you were able...
- You've got to try this... 21st November 2006
... going to see my doctor about possibly increasing my Effexor dose (I'm also taking Wellbutrin), but then I'm going...
- Combining antidepressants 20th November 2006
... I am currently taking both Effexor and Welbutrin. It is not unusual for a doctor to...
... I take Wellbutrin, Effexor and Remeron at the same time
trg247...
... my dr. and i just added wellbutrin to my regimen ( effexor ).
your wife may acting to the environment around...
- Welbutrin 20th November 2006
... wellbutrin as well...but in addition to another AD ( effexor ). haven't felt anything yet in regard to wellbutrin...
- Anyone else off anti-depressants now? 20th November 2006
... I went off effexor about 4 months ago. I have been on and off an anti...
... I've been off effexor for about 6mos and i still don't feel like myself ... .I was actually glad to read sickof effexor s post as I too have a lot of anger and impatience ... think I could still be feeling the effects from the effexor withdrawal ,but now I'm thinking maybe that is part ... body to adjust. I also gained weight while on the effexor ,and I feel like I'm losing some of it ,but it's sure...
- Electroconvulsive treatment (ECT) and the effects 19th November 2006
... the psychiatrist in the hospital has me on 300 mg of Effexor , 300 mg of Welbutrin and 1 mg of Ativan. I have been...
- The Lethargy of Depression 19th November 2006
... Provigil. I have had to go a week on a lower dose of Effexor XR (which can also raise bp) then in a couple of days...
- New to Effexor. 17th November 2006
... I have been taking Effexor for about two months now. I started off at 75mg and ... I feel. I am noticing a few things with taking the Effexor that I am unsure are side effects from it or just ... same things and are having the same problems with the Effexor .
Thanks to everyone.
:) Jen:)...
... would get that checked the rest sounds like possible effexor side effects
trg247...
... also have terribly debiliating migraines (i'm also on effexor , but that has nothing to do with the migraines--i...
... I have been taking Effexor for about two months now. I started off at 75mg and ... I feel. I am noticing a few things with taking the Effexor that I am unsure are side effects from it or just ... same things and are having the same problems with the Effexor .
Thanks to everyone.
:) Jen:)
Hi Jen, I have ... been on Effexor XR for a few years now. I have never experienced the ... diagnosed last year with sleep apnea-I feel that the Effexor in no way contributed to that. My face has broken ... have spoken to my pdoc about the possibility that the Effexor may not be working anymore. He is reluctant to change...
- my problem 16th November 2006
... ve been on my current combination of Wellbutrin and Effexor for three years. About a year and a half ago I had ... Wellbutrin dose and now I may have to increase my Effexor dose because I've slipped into another episode. My...
- Does anyone here have Anxiety with Depression? 13th November 2006
... responds to meds differently. Lexapro was a bomb for me. Effexor has been working out better than expected. It treats ... folks on this site that have had bad experiences with Effexor so it's up to you and the doc. :) [/SIZE]...
... I am taking Effexor for anxiety and depression and it has helped immensly ... go hand in hand so that one day I will not be off Effexor . Medication does work differently for all people ... , my experience thus far with Effexor has been positive....... I hope that you find one...
- need help with depression 13th November 2006
... room all the time...my anti depressants do good too .. effexor 300mg....lithim 450mg....remeron15mg....its just...
- Effexor 11th November 2006
... punkybear,
I have been on Effexor XR for almost 2 years. I am now on 300 mgs. This ... the medication.
I also experience insomnia with Effexor . Like you, I have a hard time going to sleep and...
... broke up "recently," and it's only been a month on the effexor (i'm taking it too, 300mg/day for more than five years...
- Effexor XR and Effexor XL 11th November 2006
...
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... in the UK is the same as the stuff here. I am on Effexor XR. Some days are better than others. Some days ... popping to help me relax at work. What is your dose of Effexor ? How long have you been on it? Sorry, do I sound...
... the pills seem to be different.
I am on 150mg of Effexor a day and 3.75 mg of ZimovaneLS for sleeping. I do...
...
...
... write websites so I am keeping busy.
What dose Effexor are you on? If you don't mind me asking?...
... Effexor dose 150 Mg XR:blob_fire...
- Taking medication sporadically 11th November 2006
... I can never seem to take effexor at a normal time. I will take it in the morning one...
... follow a strict schedule especially with a med like Effexor whose half life is meer hours (one of the reasons...
- Anti-Depressant suggestions 10th November 2006
... marriage counselor. She suggested to ask her doc about effexor . My wife has been struggling with depression for about...
- First Time Taking Antidepressants/ Weird Felling? 10th November 2006
... they first started taking an Antidepressant. I tried Effexor and I felt so strange after I took it I stop taking...
- Im Happy as Larry 9th November 2006
... Even trying to help people on here. Taking my meds Effexor XR and Zopiclone to sleep. Days have been better than...
- Need Advice on Effexor XR Tapering! 9th November 2006
... slower is better. I have not tried to stop taking Effexor but from what I read people break open the capsule...
- Wrong Antidepressants? 9th November 2006
... antidepressants is there is a lot of guess work involved. Effexor does not work for me but if you combine it with Remeron...
- Lexapro and Acne Breakouts! 7th November 2006
... I had terrible acne problems while I was on Effexor . It is a side effect for a lot of people....
- Which Med Has Gone Bad? 6th November 2006
... be able to tell which one. My antidepressants are EFFEXOR , WELLBUTRIN and REMERON now these are suppose to make...
- Starting 5-htp, going off Prozac 6th November 2006
... I have jumped from med to med, paxil to effexor , but I am not sure about an alternative product. ...
- Effexor Dose: Doctor Being a bit "Cautious"? 5th November 2006
... 75mg is a moderate dose. I assume he knows more about Effexor than I do but I have done quite a bit of reading and ... whatever it takes to feel better. Any comments from Effexor users out there yonder? [/SIZE]...
... Hiya
I started on 75 mg of Effexor , then after four weeks I went to 150mg I just told...
... panic attacks (that's why my psychiatrist put me on Effexor --it works on the depp. and on the anxiety/panic). ... i've tried other meds before this, but effexor has been my lifeline for about ten years now. my ... bedtime. i've even tried switching to others while on effexor (to lexapro, but that was like taking candy for me ... , so back to effexor ). from my experience, this was the best med that...
... for yourself at an appt. Basically, since taking Effexor , I have gone from functioning at 5% to 60%. It seems...
... [QUOTE=All-alone]Hiya
I started on 75 mg of Effexor , then after four weeks I went to 150mg I just told ... will mention it.
Hi. Thanks for your reply. The Effexor is definitely working but I feel that the dose is...
... 'there was an article about Effexor being prescribed at a higher dosage then needed on...
- Finally....a med that is working. 3rd November 2006
... Wellbutrin, Zoloft, and Paxil, I have now been on Effexor XR 75MG for 6 weeks. It is the first antidepressant...
... I like effexor , been on it at 150mg for a year or so, not looking...
... I am hoping as well that the effexor last along time as it took some time to find one that...
... wellbutrin. i'm a bit concerned though, since i've been on effexor for a long time (ten years) and it's been my saving ... be filled. i will try it in conjunction with the effexor for the time being. i don't know what else to do ... . if it works, i may wean off of the effexor very slowly and with the dr.s' assistance and monitoring...
- self indulgent rant 3rd November 2006
... never went through withdrawl as I went from Paxil to Effexor overnight. I say get back to your doctor and come...
- Wellbutrin XL 300mg to XL 150mg 2nd November 2006
... effects yet. When I am off this, I will be starting Effexor (the horror med, from what I'm reading?). My gynecologist ... explanations as to why she is putting me on Lamictal and Effexor . I wish you luck and hope you can find the right...
... anxiety to go through the roof.QUOTE]
I hope the Effexor works out for you. Please come back and leave a follow...
- W/D symptoms 1st November 2006
... dose of Prozac (10 mg), Welbutrin and most recently, Effexor (not all at the same time, of course!). In the past ... 2 weeks I have been getting off of Effexor (started gaining weight and again, 0 libido). Took ... getting off of Paxil--is that a residual side effect of Effexor W/D or is it my body adjusting to Wellbutrin? Also...
- Meds - Hide the problem or just put us off dealing with the problem??? 31st October 2006
... long time to come up with the cocktail I take now - effexor , wellbutrin, remeron, zyprexa, temazepam, lithium...
... predisposition...
Personally, I find that 150 mg of Effexor + 150 mg of Wellbutrin + 4 to 5 hours per week at...
- Effexor = Overdose 31st October 2006
... My mom was taking 600mg daily when she was on Effexor ....
... [SIZE="3"]I had an appt with my MD (as I take Effexor ) and questioned him about the recent news about overdosing ... on Effexor . He said that there is an increased risk for people ... who take massive quantities of Effexor (an entire bottle at once if you know what I mean ... explanation/data about overdosing on a prescribed dose of Effexor . It does appear to be more dangerous than SSRI's when...
... types of drugs (at least for those of us who are on effexor ) with alcohol. good reminder!
the overall situation...
... My mom was taking 600mg daily when she was on Effexor .
600 mg ... good lord... thats well above the...
... it because she was diagnosed with fibromyalgia and Effexor isn't used in the treatment of fibromyalgia. They ...
So, how would you know if you overdosed? I'm on Effexor and Wellbutrin (:) ); hearing that they are bad when...
... could determine if your at a negative level. I take Effexor , Wellbutrin and Remeron for antidepressants so the...
... dopey for me. I actually looked up the article about Effexor . It didn't say a whole lot of anything....
- running? 30th October 2006
... im taking 150mg of effexor because they say im depressed because i have chronic...
... It sounds to me like a side effect of Effexor
trg247...
... I agree though they sound like side effects of the Effexor , how long have you been on it?...
- Effexor side effect? 30th October 2006
... I would talk to your doctor, and I also know that Effexor withdrawl is horrendous. I am going through it now...
... pain doc did say that we could try Cymbalta if the Effexor didn't work so that's probably what he'll want to...
... Those can be side effects of Effexor , but you should talk to your doctor....
... Don't take Effexor unless you are prepared to face horrible withdrawls...
... agree I have never ever felt worse in my life. But effexor made me SO dead. SO tired and so sick feeling all...
- How've you guys been doing this past week? 29th October 2006
... Hello Miss Dakota,
I read your post about Effexor and thought you would be a good person to correspond ... suffer from major depression and GAD. I started on Effexor about 6 weeks ago and have noticed a solid improvement...
- celxa withdrawals?? 29th October 2006
... check out what people have said about getting off effexor on this site. From what I understand Effexor and ... ) are common too. I'm doing a long slow wean off Effexor because I wouldnt be able to hold a job if I dropped...
- Serotonin Questions... 27th October 2006
... error. I currently take three antidepressants - effexor , wellbutrin and remeron - as one "serotonin" med just...
- serotonin syndrome and prozac.. 26th October 2006
... low. I currently take 3 different antidepressents - effexor , wellbutrin and remeron so I am at a slight risk but...
- Hi, New Here And... 26th October 2006
... years ago, and tried prozac with no help, and then Effexor XR, which almost ruined my life( long story short ... had a lot of terrible side effects).
Since the effexor I have been somewhat in denial about my depression ... I have also been terrified of medication since the effexor . And have refused to look into meds since. I also...
... it on my own with out meds, especially after taking Effexor and having such a TERRIBLE reaction to it.
I am...
- Help! I keep losing eveything 26th October 2006
... about the credit cards.
I am supposed to be on Effexor but I LOST the prescription fot the second time and...
