- Spin444 27th April 2006
... Sick of Effexor , I understand and respect your opinion..but unfortunately...
- Question about taking anti depressents 27th April 2006
... I take Effexor and Wellbutrin and the mornings. These antidepressants...
... I take Effexor and Wellbutrin in the morning and Remeron at night...
- Paxil CR or Effexor XR????? 26th April 2006
... different choices out there. You said Paxil CR or Effexor CR are the only ones that would work for you, and...
... it needs some tweaking though. Currently I am on Effexor , Remeron, Wellbutrin,Lithium, Zyprexa and Trazodone...
... off, though maybe not as potentially challenging as Effexor (and maybe Cymbalta). Some of the others work also...
... a trip!) Zoloft helped a little but not very much. Effexor XR has worked the best in that it "lifted" the major ... discouraged.
Just saw a new meds Dr., who kept me on Effexor XR and introduced Lamictal (mood stablizer) along ... not do.
I also am taking Provigil for energy. The Effexor keeps me exhausted.
Good luck and let us know how...
... Well, tried effexor xr. After two days my heart was racing and palpitating ... to wean off of Lexapro and gradually go up on the effexor ) This scares me so badly. Advice anyone? Reassurance...
... Pinkeetoz, be very careful about taking more Effexor . It's probably the hardest antidepressant to withdraw ... from. Check out the over 10,000 comments on the Effexor petition, just to get an idea. I don't doubt that ... dose and, when and if you're ready to quit taking Effexor , you have to wean off very slowly and don't believe...
- male inability to arouse on antidepressents? 26th April 2006
... dose. It wouldn't be a good choice for meds like Effexor or Paxil, but is for some. See if he will talk to...
- Anyone Taking Seroquel Or Have You In The Past? 26th April 2006
... my compulsive anxiety. I am also taking 300 mg of effexor everyday. Has anyone had any POSITIVE experiences...
- Cymbalta and DEPRESSED!! 26th April 2006
... medication resistant depression". He placed me on Effexor (75 mg for depression), Provigil (100 mg for energy...
... within an hour-this is in combination with about 50mg effexor ). After a few days though, it seems to not be as good ... close to working and mix other things in. In my case, effexor comes close. But 37.5 is too low and the 75 is too...
... out better. I saw you were talking to someone about Effexor , how about trying that in a small amount? SInce Cymbalta ... worked on the same neurotransmitters as Effexor maybe you will get a good response.
What does your...
... numbing. I don't know I keep thinking about trying Effexor , but I've heard a lot about weight gain and bad side...
- Help, I Feel Awful! 25th April 2006
... Starting Taking Effexor Yesterday, In Am Along With Lexapro In Pm And I Woke ... Want To Sleep.
What Has Been Your Experience On Effexor ?
Any Help Would Be Appreciated Because I Feel...
... the same "Flat" feelings when I first started taking Effexor XR. Give it a bit of time. I also felt sick for about...
... the same "Flat" feelings when I first started taking Effexor XR. Give it a bit of time. I also felt sick for about...
... fingers for you!!
Hey sunshine,
It is day 3 on Effexor and I do feel better already. Granted my doctor is...
- Need Advise On Effexor Xr And Lexapro 24th April 2006
... been on most anti-depressants in that time including effexor , they did leave me feeling sick in the morning which ... your doc is letting you build up your tolerance to effexor (yes i had to build up my tolerance to them but i ... depressant levels up until you can take the full amount of effexor . if you feel they do not help you ask your doc for...
... I can only tell you bad things about Effexor ... I had terrible side effects which all worsened...
... been on most anti-depressants in that time including effexor , they did leave me feeling sick in the morning which ... your doc is letting you build up your tolerance to effexor (yes i had to build up my tolerance to them but i ... depressant levels up until you can take the full amount of effexor . if you feel they do not help you ask your doc for...
... experiences with these drugs, and I am quite worried about Effexor .
I guess our only hope is to try what is prescribed...
... experiences with these drugs, and I am quite worried about Effexor .
I guess our only hope is to try what is prescribed...
... Hi Judi,
I have never been on effexor , but I'm taking lexapro for a while now. In May my...
... I have heard good and bad about Effexor . I took it years ago, it gave me relief from obcessive...
... Serotonin syndrome can result. Zoloft is an SSRI. Effexor is an SNRI, but both affect available serotonin. ...
... number of women who have gotten tremendous help from Effexor . And some that had some side effects, going on, coming...
... I took Effexor and then Effexor XR for a couple of years. It was the hardest medicine...
... Hi Judi,
I have never been on effexor , but I'm taking lexapro for a while now. In May my...
... experiences with these drugs, and I am quite worried about Effexor .
I guess our only hope is to try what is prescribed ... today concerning my bad depression lately, I mentioned Effexor XR as a possible treatment I've been researching as...
- Depression has ruined my life 23rd April 2006
... another of your posts where you talk about getting off Effexor . How long ago was that and are you on anything now...
- Questions About Effexor And Klonopin 23rd April 2006
... doc added it for? Still having anxiety while on the Effexor , or for sleep? Only you and your doc know your whole...
- Lithium? 23rd April 2006
... it supposedly boosts its effects (had been on 300mg Effexor XR - brain zap hell).
My experience? All I...
- Was just told Amitriptiline (Elavil) is only for mild depression...confused.. 22nd April 2006
... Psychiatrist about. She has been trying to put me on Effexor ..maybe I will just try the Effexor and try to forget...
... whats a few figs between friends!! I have been on Effexor in the past and suffered perfuse sweating. I don't...
... appointment earlier. I called the Pharmacy to see how much Effexor was that the Psychiatrist has been trying to put me...
- Hi Soe 21st April 2006
... looking like candy. Glad to see you still sick of effexor . =). I wish you all the best...
... looking like candy. Glad to see you still sick of effexor . =). I wish you all the best
Thanks! Good luck...
- Effexor XR and Morning Motivation 21st April 2006
... worthless untill after lunch. I have tried to get off of Effexor several times for this reason. The withdrawl effects...
... I just started Effexor , starting at 37.5 for one week, 75mg for one week ... then I have a bowl of oatmeal. I have only been on Effexor for three days and a low dosage at this point, so...
... have read about how it can be difficult to get off Effexor for some people. I've also seen where switching over ... to Prozac (while still on Effexor ) and then tapering off the Effexor can work. The...
... Is there some reason you can't take the Effexor at night? That is when I take mine, since there is...
- Reboxetine (Edronax) 21st April 2006
... It's more influential on that neurotransmitter than Effexor . I don't know if it has the same side effects and ... taper off issues as Effexor . It's not available in the US so the sources I refer...
- Tachycardia (rapid heart beat) -- scared 20th April 2006
... tachycardia. The first one was a reaction to geodon or effexor , or the combination of the two. I went to the hospital...
... trouble with most similar drugs.
BTW, withdrawal from Effexor can can psychotic episodes/depression, etc. How long...
... trouble with most similar drugs.
BTW, withdrawal from Effexor can can psychotic episodes/depression, etc. How long ... disrupted and distorted.
P.S. I've been off the effexor for nearly a month....
... often severe, of existing problems. Getting off Effexor can be a nightare and also cause psychotic episodes ... best thing you can do to learn more - check out the Effexor petition. View the signatures and comments there. ... of the actual numbers of those who would never take Effexor again....
... reflects a tiny percentage of those who would never take Effexor again.
Well that would be me! I checked out that...
... disrupted and distorted.
P.S. I've been off the effexor for nearly a month.
Ok, first off, there is no...
- Home From Hospital...Some ?'s 20th April 2006
... getting help for being suicidal.
I'm now on 150 mg Effexor XR, 15 mg Remeron, and 0.5 mg Adivan. I was told the...
... 3]
Menstrual disorder
Effexor can cause urinary frequency, as you see. How long...
... emotional "flattening" or detachment with SSRI's too. And Effexor just did absolutely nothing for me.
So here we...
... notorious than the others. It was all of the SSRIs, Effexor , Klonopin and on and on. The Paxil petition was added ... to the Prozac one and then Effexor not long after. The comments on these petitions aren...
- Has anyone had positive results with Amitriptiline (Elavil)? 18th April 2006
... well as it used to. The Psychiatrist has mentioned Effexor a few times, saying it works well for both anxiety...
- Effexor XR And Allergies, Job. 16th April 2006
... working with those variables before suspecting the Effexor ....
... Also, my allergies were much worse while I was on Effexor , especially right after taking my dose. I've searched...
- Saw my pdoc. 15th April 2006
... sleepier as well...but I don't sleep like I did on Effexor .
Thank you for the response. :)
Candice (PZ...
- Depression Question? 15th April 2006
... My doctor is going to try and give me Effexor , l have tried this once before and didnt like it....
- Need help real depressed docs are no help 14th April 2006
... paxil just stopped working.....saw crazt doc put me on effexor 300 mg right away ,told him i was getting worse he ... way.....he added wellbutrin i was to be taking 300 effexor and 300 (150 sr 2x per day ,i have been on 300 wellb ... 150 2x p/day sr and a 75 mg effexor for months i got rid of most of the effexor on my ... ex or paxil while i wean off the wellbutrin ????? effexor is gone as of today ,still having a headache though...
... a psychiatrist.
And you "got rid of most of the effexor yourself"? Does that mean you took yourself off it...
... have come to this conclusion......i was up to 300 mg effexor and brought myself all the way down ,right now i am ... drugs are the ones that help me im pretty sure now as effexor and wellbutrin have made me realllllll depressed Thanks...
... a psychiatrist.
And you "got rid of most of the effexor yourself"? Does that mean you took yourself off it...
... But why are you taking yourself off the effexor ? Was it working or not working? I think I may go ... "Google up" effexor , but I think I remember reading somewhere that withdrawal ... from effexor can do that, or even getting behind a dose on effexor...
... The effexor after working up to 300 mg over after about 3 mths...
... just IMHO.
Final thought is that even though the effexor made you feel really awful, I would be willing to ... bet that withdrawal from the effexor is one big possibility, IMHO, why you're feeling so ... of "airhead" site that talks about withdrawal from effexor , but I know I remember reading somewhere that people...
... reading him right, he means it's fine to get off the effexor , but you have to go slow. It's not possible to jump ... sensible way. Slowly, and I do mean slowly, taper off the effexor . That doesn't mean you like it, just that it's the...
... I know very little about meds but as far as I know effexor is a very bad one for side effects, especially when...
... clarifying that for me, Connie. You said it all. Effexor is just one among many- and it didn't do much for ... even read that people that miss their next dose of Effexor by an hour can end up feeling pretty nasty. I don ... because it's a highly individual thing, but like I say, Effexor is definitely not my favorite....
... Some people taking Effexor might be "scared" after reading the comments in this...
... that medications are a highly individual thing, and Effexor may work well for some people, but not for others ... just happens that it didn't for me.
But going off Effexor without the psychiatrist's permission and supervision ... extremely unwise. I have heard and read that going off Effexor too quickly can be really hell, and I can't reccommend ... reccomending by any means that someone should quit Effexor if it's working for them, or that anyone should quit...
- Brain "shocks", what the..?!! Help Please! 14th April 2006
... Cymbalta (as can be similar but less intense than Effexor ). Bless him for believing what he was telling me as...
... Cymbalta (as can be similar but less intense than Effexor ). Bless him for believing what he was telling me as...
... trouble getting off certain drugs, esp. Paxil and Effexor . Mellowfish is SO right about doctors not understanding...
... I have had these sensations when coming of of Effexor . They will go away in a few days. Hang in There...
... quite real I can assure you all. I have used Paxil, Effexor , and now Cymbalta and all three have caused brain...
- So I screwed up 14th April 2006
... free samples on four of my prescriptions:zyprexa, effexor , wellbutrin and remeron. I forgot today was a stat ... meds was not there. The good news is I have enough effexor and zyprexa but not enough of wellbutrin and remeron...
... any way of telling either. At least you have enough Effexor . That's the worst one to run out of, even for a day...
... enough for the weekend?
Hopefully these aren't like Effexor or Paxil with stopping. crossing my fingers......
- Effexor to Wellbutrin........ 14th April 2006
... the world these days." The doctor switched me to Effexor --so I moved the opposite direction of you.
The ... and thought it might help me. I had some issues with Effexor and
now I wished I had never switched! The main reason ... schedule an appt. to see if she can get me back on the
Effexor . I hope and pray she still get samples of these meds...
- Doctor Results 13th April 2006
... for other message boards. Read the Paxil, Prozac or Effexor petitions. These drugs aren't safe to just try on...
- How do I snap out of this 13th April 2006
... way over prescribed. My sister's doctor put her on Effexor while she was still in the hospital recovering from...
... way over prescribed. My sister's doctor put her on Effexor while she was still in the hospital recovering from...
- WellbutrinXL 12th April 2006
... I take Wellbutrin and Effexor - was on just Effexor for quite a few years. After adding Wellbutrin, my ... mouth. Although it was already bad because of the Effexor . For me, I'll trade depression for dry mouth. I do ... has a long shelf life in the body (esp. compared to Effexor ) so it may take awhile to be completely out of your...
- starting lexapro 11th April 2006
... combination is working great and since I've been off the effexor I've lost 30 lbs! Btw, the thorazine is a minimum...
... where.....all of a sudden didnt work have gone to effexor ...made me worse now he has me on wellbutrin dosnt...
- Cheifsmom....read here...postpartum depression 11th April 2006
... diagnosed. As of tomorrow, my meds will consist of 150mg Effexor and 0.5 mg of Clonazapam (I'm being weaned off of...
- New Here. Sorry it's so long 11th April 2006
... would help me stop feeling this way. I take 75mg of Effexor every morning and have tried Prozac, Remeron and Amyltripta...
... about your other coping strategies, that 75 mg. of Effexor is quite possibly not matched to your level of stress ... other words, you have so much stress/depression that Effexor , cutting, drinking and drugs are barely covering or...
- multiple ADs 10th April 2006
... before my doc started to mix them up. currently I take effexor , wellbutrin and remeron for depression and zyprexa...
... difference when the doctors added Wellbutrin to my Effexor . Apparently they work well together. I also noticed...
- Hi I'm new here 10th April 2006
... diagnosed. As of tomorrow, my meds will consist of 150mg Effexor and 0.5 mg of Clonazapam (I'm being weaned off of...
... re having so much trouble. The fact that you're on Effexor , another powerful drug, most likely will not help ... with the withdrawal. Know too, that Effexor has to be weaned off very slowly too. Your doctor...
- How should I be feeling? 10th April 2006
... questions hopefully someone can anwser. I was on effexor 75 and i was having horrible side effects and the...
... your story and don't know when you stopped taking Effexor , but withdrawal effects can last a long time. Maybe...
... to some of the pharmasist here. i have been off of effexor for about 2 weeks and i know you shouldnt just stop...
... not uncommon side effects. I'm glad that you're off Effexor , but you shouldn't have gone off cold turkey. It ... interractions or side effects, just so you know. Often Effexor is prescribed to those who have high blood pressure ... tips on minimizing withdrawal. They all hold true for Effexor too. Drink a lot of liquids - mostly water or Pedialite...
- What Meds Are You Taking And Are They Helping? 9th April 2006
... 5mg of Zyprexa
- 300 mg of lithium
- 150 mg of effexor
- 300 mg of wellbutrin
PM
- 15mg of Zyprexa
...
... Judi In Florida
Hey there,
I am taking 150mg of Effexor XR and 5mg of Activan at night. I am hoping to wean ... few months since it helped me sleep prior to taking Effexor XR.
It seems to be working for me after 3 weeks...
... I take:
300mg Effexor XR 150 am 150 pm
500 mg Depakote
8mg Risperidal...
... the following meds for over a year now.
225mgs of Effexor XR in AM
150mgs of Wellbutrin in AM
.5mgs of Ativan...
- Effexor 9th April 2006
... Of The Posts On This Site, There Are Many People On Effexor . Read What Some Of Them Are Saying And Go To The...
... Is anyone taking effexor and feeling blah.. like no ups or downs feeling very ... just be on bc?
Hey there Friendsfan,
I too take Effexor , the XR version. I took 37mg for 1 week, 75mg for...
... Effexor was almost suicide for me. It made my depression a...
... Effexor was almost suicide for me. It made my depression a ... another medication works for someone else! I take Effexor XR. Right now, I am in the process of lowering the ... elements of my depression I do not need to come off Effexor entirely. Already, I can tell a difference in that...
- Selegiline- Wow!!!! 9th April 2006
... reactions to everything out there, SSRI's, Wellbutrin, Effexor , tricyclics, etc., so I'm hoping this works. He says...
- Meds, no meds--What's YOUR story? 8th April 2006
... disorder, self harm
MEDICATION - Zyprexa, Trazadone, Effexor , Lithium, Wellbutrin. Without the meds I would be...
- Geodon-- Is it lethal? 8th April 2006
...
Several months ago I was perscribed Geodon and Effexor at the same time. About 5 days after I developed tachycardi ... which causes rapid heart-beat. I found nothing linking Effexor with tachycardia, so a week after the events, I took ... an Effexor dose. The rapid heart beat began once again, but thankfully...
... know anything about Geodon, but I do know a lot about Effexor , an SNRI. Here are some listed cardiovascular side...
... The "med literature" that I left about Effexor is from Wyeth's own website. They manufacture Effexor...
- Anti-Depressants and Neuro-Transmitters 8th April 2006
... both serotonin and norepinephrine. I've been tried on Effexor and had a scary reaction, rapid heart-beat, so I don ... 't really want to try any medications related to Effexor . The tricyclics seem a good possibility, but what...
... insomnia.) However, if you had a rapid heartbeat with Effexor , I must warn you that some of the older TCA's can...
- Has anyone not had a bad experience going on or coming off Effexor? 8th April 2006
... Has anyone had a bad experience with Effexor ? Of course they have. Has anyone had a good experience ... with Effexor ? Ditto.
No drug is without negatives. Only YOU...
... I've been on effexor XL, for several years, with no bad effects. Is this ... the same as effexor XR?...
... Effexor worked for me...for about two months. I was still ... The nausea subsided after a couple weeks, but the Effexor did not get out of my system for months. I still...
... Effexor 's withdrawal is the absolute worst of all the antidepressan ... ts. Paxil comes in at a close second. Effexor most common cardio effect is "severe hypertension ... a very rough withdrawal, is good. I wouldn't touch Effexor witha 10 foot pole. I've read many stories from users ... s how clueless most health care workers are about Effexor 's withdrawal. My niece runs at a group home and when ... off her medications, cold turkey. One of them was Effexor . She flipped out and had a psycotic episode. Doctors...
... Effexor 's withdrawal is the absolute worst of all the antidepressan ... ts. Paxil comes in at a close second. Effexor most common cardio effect is "severe hypertension ... a very rough withdrawal, is good. I wouldn't touch Effexor witha 10 foot pole. I've read many stories from users ... s how clueless most health care workers are about Effexor 's withdrawal. My niece runs at a group home and when ... off her medications, cold turkey. One of them was Effexor . She flipped out and had a psycotic episode. Doctors ... luck!
Interesting. I was perscribed Geodon and Effexor at the same time. About 5 days after I developed tachycardi ... which causes rapid heart-beat. I found nothing linking Effexor with tachycardia, so a week after the events, I took ... an Effexor dose. The rapid heart beat began once again, but thankfully...
... I have been on Effexor for five momths with no complaints
take care
trg247...
... Effexor has the worst withdrawl of any anti depressant on ... the market. For the people who like effexor and never stopped taking it...well, they haven't had...
... I know a number of people who've taken Effexor . I think one or two of them had some tapering effects ... titled "What are the effects of going on or coming off Effexor ?" Why not start a couple of informational threads ... fence can find the info easily. I'm sure there are Effexor Effects and Paxil Problems posts lurking and waiting...
... mentioned a few times that she would like to put me on Effexor , which she said is good for both depression and anxiety ... or going off this drug. Has anyone been helped by Effexor (regular, not the XR) or has a good experience with ... it? Thanks for listening.
I took Effexor for several years. Had no trouble adapting other than ... shrink setup a schedule of gradually reducing the Effexor and increasing Cymbalta at the same time. No problems...
... my "psychological" experiences were due to starting effexor (xr) or dealing with the fact that my husband had ... appetite, dry mouth, and very tired. I currently take effexor (xr) and alprazolam (xanax). I was recently hospitalized ... edgy. Xanax is addictive, but I also learned that Effexor (xr) is addictive as well because it is also has pharmaceut ... which is trendy now-a-days). I was also told that Effexor can affect blood pressure. So, you may want to monitor...
... I DID NOT HAVE A BAD EXPERIENCE WITH EFFEXOR XR. I did have brain zaps if I forgot to take it so ... excessive crying and irritability. After three years on effexor , I wanted to see if I could live without it. I opened ... again. My doctor said it took that long to get the effexor completely out of my system. We concluded that my ... does need chemical help. During the time I was on effexor I gained about 12 pounds and I don't know if it was ... for me. If not, I will not hesitate to go back to effexor . I hope this information is helpful to you....
... that. I doubt that more are helped than harmed. FYI, Effexor withdrawal can cause severe depression. It doesn't...
- Withdrawal HELP!(Effexor) 8th April 2006
... and all advice on tapering off of antidepressants, effexor in particular, and minimizing withdrawal side effects ... buy??
Also, anyone tried to cut out large doses of effexor ? I know it might be bad but Id rather put up with ... months. My doctor said there is no physical danger in effexor withdrawal, just that it doesnt feel good, so I do...
... Effexor has a nasty reputation for withdrawling but it works...
... My doctor said there is no physical danger in effexor withdrawal
Massive potential mental danger though...
... It took me 10 months to taper off of Effexor -- from 300 mg.
You should cut no more than 10...
... JB's Paxil withdrawal guide. Much of it relates to Effexor , all except the doses.
To feel better, it's best ... months to completely get off drugs like Paxil and Effexor . Good luck to you. My heart goes out to you. I've...
- Starting Paxil and quite worried 7th April 2006
... AND it's maybe got an easier taper than Paxil (or Effexor ). There's nothing to say that you will experience...
- Effexor XR Side Effects...Fatigue\Tiredness? 5th April 2006
... restaurants.
I guess that if the withdrawals from Effexor XR are tough, then so are the initial effects of getting...
... Effexor made me EXTREMELY fatigued. It also made me feel...
- Wellbutrin Withdrawal 4th April 2006
... Some release sooner than others.
I tapered off of Effexor XR by opening the capsule and removing beads.
...
- tired 3rd April 2006
... countless medications later, I am on a 150mg dose of effexor and 20mg adderall. It helps beyone belief. I am...
- Wonder if my thinking is helping or hurting 3rd April 2006
... informed decision. Most people who take Paxil and Effexor , for instance, are completely unprepared for the withdrawal...
- does it get any eaiser 2nd April 2006
... that i had depression i started on tablets called effexor they were great but was ment to take one a day which...
... one wasn't enough, the Dr. should have adjusted your effexor or put you on a differen AD.
Also, AD's have to...
- Effexor XR Side Effects...Gastro one 30th March 2006
... you something else. Do you seem to be doing OK on Effexor XR?? Let us know how you're doing. Take Care...Connie...
... I had some bloating with effexor when I got to 150mg. I had nausea too but it went...
... you something else. Do you seem to be doing OK on Effexor XR?? Let us know how you're doing. Take Care...Connie ... would swing from good to a sort of sad. It's like Effexor was trying to balance out my mood by zapping away ... like moods. I am definitely better than I was before Effexor , but I just want these darn side effects to run their...
... I had some bloating with effexor when I got to 150mg. I had nausea too but it went...
- Up and Down 30th March 2006
...
Hey there, I have been on an increased dosage of Effexor XR for 2 weeks and I too am having up and down days...
- is it okay to still be crying after being on meds? 30th March 2006
... I have been of effexor for about a year (75mg) about 4 months ago my doc...
... there a bunch of times, with my dad.
I looked up Effexor , and its top published dose is 225 mg., so it may...
... there a bunch of times, with my dad.
I looked up Effexor , and its top published dose is 225 mg., so it may...
... !!
Anyway, it sounds hopeful that at least the Effexor has helped more than any of the others you've tried...
... Kostalkcat, Drugs like Effexor can cause emotional turmoil, oddly. They call these ... with a safe and slow weaning schedule, to get off Effexor without the suffering that others, who didn't know...
... have other symptoms. I've been on 150mg daily of Effexor and 300mg daily of Wellbutrin for over a year now ... Wellbutrin dose was increased (it was 200mg daily). I had Effexor added to Wellbutrin near the end of 2003, I think...
... have other symptoms. I've been on 150mg daily of Effexor and 300mg daily of Wellbutrin for over a year now ... Wellbutrin dose was increased (it was 200mg daily). I had Effexor added to Wellbutrin near the end of 2003, I think ... t help. I feel like I am on so many medications. Effexor , adivant, and sleeping pills. I walk around like...
... not quite as common or severe as that of Paxil or Effexor , for instance. I hope that you're one of the lucky...
... a great deal I went and talked to my doctor about Effexor . I'm on a fairly low dose of it and I have no plans...
... before you go about minimizing your medications. Effexor has the reputation of being perhaps more difficult...
- Side effects of Venlafaxine (Efexor) 29th March 2006
... Hello.
I used to be on effexor and it did cause constipation ocassionsally, I am...
... I have on effexor for four months and I still have the admonial and...
... also had the constipation and abdominal pain with effexor . I always felt bloated. I didn't take it as long...
- Effexor 150 mgs side effects 29th March 2006
... Check out the neurological side effects of Effexor in the product insert. You could be experiencing ... what they call, "serotonin syndrome". Effexor 's not an SSRI, but an SNRI, but they say, in the...
... Ok, so I was bumped up from 75 mgs to 150mgs of effexor . The last couple days I feel bad for anyone who gets ... the agitation, or change meds. I do know of moms on Effexor who find that after a week the initial side effects ... lift.
With Effexor , you'll want to keep in mind to avoid stopping it...
- dont know what to do 29th March 2006
... never stopped. They put me on this medicine called effexor xr. I know nothing about depression nor the meds i...
... and to fill the prescription and start taking the Effexor . It's unfortunate that you haven't seen any positive...
... i have been on effexor 75 for about 4 and half weeks and i have been having...
... You CAN'T miss even ONE dose of Effexor !! That's like going cold turkey every time you do ... it! Effexor withdrawal is the worst and YES, missing a dose most ... your panic attack. A friend of ours, was taking off Effexor cold turkey and had a psychotic episode and had to ... kinds of drugs can cause.
It definitely sounds like Effexor is not right for you and don't let a doctor convince ... even worse. I'm so sorry that you had to learn about Effexor the hard way. Please, please, do many searches on...
- Hi. Yeah, I'm new. 29th March 2006
... far I think I've seen it with Zoloft, Lexapro, maybe Effexor ... and it seems to do the trick according to a number...
... 45 pounds in less than 5 months. I am now taking Effexor in place of the Paxil & it has helped more than the...
... 45 pounds in less than 5 months. I am now taking Effexor in place of the Paxil & it has helped more than the...
- AD withdrawal and "brain zaps" 28th March 2006
... I took my last dose of effexor 150mg last Thursday after I had been taking it for...
... Paxil ones.
Someone said that they thought being on Effexor for 7 or 8 weeks, wouldn't mean that she'd suffere...
... have found this I am having brain Zaps with stopping effexor which I have done slowly over 4 months.
I am really...
- Effexor XR Nausea 27th March 2006
... eventually die down. I have the least nausseau on effexor (I take same mg.) than Zoloft and Paxil.
Just be...
- Vicious Cycle 26th March 2006
... Have you tried Effexor ?...
... Hi Timber- yes I was on Effexor for sometime but did not work for me. I seem to be...
- Effexor XR Side Effects when will they end.... 24th March 2006
... i do not remember having any symptoms when my effexor was increased to 150. and i was just recently increased ... towards coming off the Buspar for your symptoms than the effexor . I love this med. Although, I have been on it for...
... per my doctor) and my doctor took me off it when the Effexor XL was increased to 150mg. I am also wondering if ... going through all that hell with the effects of the effexor xr. I'm pretty new to this site, but have had many ... different antidep. drugs over the years. For me, the effexor worked best but I remember on just about all of the ... time and maybe those symptoms will go away and the effexor xr will be all you'll need. Best of luck to you and...
... nausea at the beginning, but at the same time the effexor seemed to "rev" me up as the day went by. (I take...
... nausea at the beginning, but at the same time the effexor seemed to "rev" me up as the day went by. (I take...
- psychotic depression/despair 24th March 2006
... the voices is more than likely the meds I am on : effexor , wellbutrin, trazadone, zyprexa, lithium, remeron...
... Currently I am taking 3 antidepressants - effexor , remeron, wellbutrin and two mood stabilizers/anti...
- MAOIs and other antidepressants 22nd March 2006
... Prozac), Serzone, Wellbutrin, Remeron, Imipramine, Effexor , Buspar, fish oil, and Sam-E, all with limited or...
- Days of dread 22nd March 2006
... That combo has helped me. I am currently taking Effexor XR and seeing a therapist.
Aaron...
- Soon after daily dose of Effexor XR or others. 22nd March 2006
... I looked up Effexor online and it says that the usual adult dose is 225...
... I also take effexor 150mg. I take it in the morning right before I leave...
... I've been on 75mg effexor XR for the past 8 weeks, and just today I saw my GP...
- check out what I read today 21st March 2006
... was compared in one large study which showed that Effexor had the highest incidence of sexual dysfunction at...
- I'm so lost... and please read! 21st March 2006
... relapesed once since I've been on it! I'm on 37.5 mgs of Effexor , and I take Xanax as a PRN for my Anxiety. Does anyone...
... like I'm not completely alone. It just feels like the Effexor isn't working I've been on it for 2 or 3 weeks now...
- Effexor XR 20th March 2006
... A lot of people take effexor and the side effects vary from person to person. It...
... help me sleep until the depression was treated by the effexor . Worked great for me. I think I took the ambien for...
... I have been on Effexor XR and it has been a great drug for me, with my depression...
... I'm on Effexor 37.5mgs and I don't feel any better than I did when...
... I went to my doctor last Thursday and he bumped my Effexor XR up to 150mg from 75mg after 3 weeks at 75mg. It...
- Paxil withdrawal or Wellbutrin effects? 20th March 2006
... discouraged.
It took me 10 months to taper off of Effexor . There's nothing wrong with going slow.
Take care...
- feel like a failure 20th March 2006
... are understanding. I was on prozac, lexapro and now effexor . It has helped a lot. Dont give up on yourself....
- Trying to decide whether to take meds.. 20th March 2006
... right for me). However, she seemed rather fixated on Effexor XR. I agreed to try it, but told her that I have ... would not impact that.
She gave me some samples of Effexor to try. Well, later when I read the insert where it ... says "Who should not take Effexor ".....you guessed it....."Effexor XR can increase your...
... Stay away from Effexor if you're worried about high blood pressure. "Severe...
... have the same active ingredient, as was mentioned.
Effexor seems to be popular with docs these days supposedly...
... deny the withdrawal problems that people have with Effexor when I asked about that!...
... different Psychiatrist. I wonder why he/she was pushing Effexor so hard? I wonder if they get commissions on the...
... That's why I was so amazed that my doctor prescribed Effexor for me, because I told her not to give me anything ... that might impact blood pressure (which Effexor can do). Now I've lost faith in her knowledge of these...
- Giant Capsule Swallowing Management 19th March 2006
... Hi again,
My Effexor XR was just switched to 150mg once a day and the capsules ... are huge.
I read on the Effexor XR website that one can open the capsules, mix with...
... I'm actually weaning off of effexor xr 150 mg.
I'm now splitting the 75 mg capsule...
- Effexor XR. Dosage Increase. 19th March 2006
... For me anyways, since weaning off from 150 mg of effexor xr....I now realize how much anxiety the 150 mg was ... induced postural tremor goes away....caused by the effexor the dr's say.
Then I'll most likely go back on...
... I have been on Effexor XR for over a year now. My doctor started me at a...
... I'm on 37.5mgs of Effexor . I was really hoping it would be the med that helped...
... I'm on 37.5mgs of Effexor . I was really hoping it would be the med that helped ... guys.
-Sad Little Sadie
Sadie,
37.5 mgs of Effexor is a very low dose. You will need to keep in touch...
... so pardon me for posting. I had an experience with effexor xr. I was on that about 2 years ago but the dr. I ... back to that dr. again. I went cold turkey from the effexor xr and that was somewhat of a nitemare. I look back...
- I am at rock bottom, and need someone to take a look at this 17th March 2006
... !!
This topic is very interesting.
The effexor xr I'm weaning off of is wonderful for depression ... physcial sypmtoms.
I will be going back on the effexor xr once I wean all the way off to see if that is what...
... head up for a bit longer.
I've found that the effexor xr is wonderful , for me at least, for the tmj.
Those...
- Anyone experience weight gain on effexor? 16th March 2006
... I had been taking Effexor XR for 2 years, 150 and then 300mg. When I got off...
... experienced loss of appetite and a little weight loss. Effexor is supposed to be weight neutral according to my dr...
... My doctor told me she no longer prescribes Effexor because all of her patients had problems with weight...
... then again I exercise regularly even before I was on Effexor . You could gain at first then lose it eventually once...
- Effexor XR Withdrawl 16th March 2006
... Hi,
I have never withdrawn from effexor , but I had an awful time years ago getting off valium...
... I'm also weaning off of effexor xr 150 mg. I'm at 75 mg , this will be my third...
... Hi :) I take Effexor XL 225mg and i was ill for two days with the flu and...
- taking pain meds when on AD's 15th March 2006
... am on with pain medication. The drugs I am on are: effexor , wellbutrin, zyprexa, trazadone, lithium. I think...
