- Provigil 30th May 2006
... started taking provigil about eight weeks ago. The Effexor was making me so tired and sluggish...I was hardly...
- Lexapro = Always Hungry? 30th May 2006
... never mentioned Wellbutin. I have been on Zoloft and Effexor and had to get off right away because of increased...
- I Have To Go To My Dr. Asap, Any Suggestions? 30th May 2006
... not working, but always did.
I'm wondering about Effexor , but I'm scared for some reason. My body works best...
... Effexor has a nasty reputation due to the fact it can be very ... hard to get off it. Effexor is probaly one of the most popular AD's out there...
... works with the seratonin, I personally only lasted on Effexor for a month ( caused nausea + vertigo for my self...
- Tried many different medicines 27th May 2006
... couldn't we try something different. She prescribed Effexor XR 75mg once a day and .05 mg klonopin, but I'm only ... when I feel very anxious. Today is day 14 for the Effexor and I really dont feel like it is working. I dont...
... effexor takes three to four weeks to kixk in. Another idea ... to use combos/cocktails for better results such as effexor and wellbutrin, or effexor and lithium. Anyway give...
... Neither Effexor or Klonopin are safe to take on an as-needed basis ... you go off of them. If you've learned anything about Effexor , it's that you don't want to miss even one dose. It...
... taking the klonopin on an as-needed basis, not the effexor . :)
Schupp, 75 mg at the 2 week mark didn't seem...
... only thing that worked for me along the way is the Effexor . Give it a good two months to kick in and to get going...
... I'd say give the Effexor some more time. Like Guinea said, it can take several...
- Any good ideas for weight loss while on SSRI's 26th May 2006
... Hi, My biggest reasons for wanting to get off Effexor are: grinding my teeth in my sleep (something I never...
- Antidepressants and Alcohol!! :( 25th May 2006
... Hey,,,I noticed the opposite effect. I've been on Effexor since 1999... Seems I began drinking more without...
- depression plus over counter meds 24th May 2006
... depression meds , I currently take wellbutrin,zyprexa, effexor , remeron, trazadon and lithium. I destroyed my back...
- Going back on an AD you thought stopped working before? 23rd May 2006
... night), but to make a long story short I switched to Effexor . I've been on it almost a year now and to be quite...
... feeling! I just don't think I'm getting enough from the Effexor ....
- mom helping son 23rd May 2006
... looking at anti depressats such as paxil, prozac, effexor , wellbutrin and many others. The big problems with...
- Hate vivid dreams 22nd May 2006
... Hi Teek,
When I was on Effexor I had horrendous nightmares... very terrifying, very...
... what med is producing these dreams more than likely effexor or lithium
take care
trg247...
- HELP SSRI to EFFEXOR or MAOI 22nd May 2006
... Yes, effexor is the only med that seems to help me with few side...
... admitted to hospital in January this year and given Effexor . I worked on a small doze for about 6 weeks and...
- Need Advice! on 3 meds, spacy and confused: Meds or sleep deprivation?? 22nd May 2006
... on prozac 40mg for PMDD and Xanax. (I switched from effexor xL once I discovered that I had PMDD and the effexor...
- Lithium Takers How Much Weight Have You Gained??????!!!!!!!!!! 20th May 2006
... still very suicidal and depressed. he has also been on effexor , paxil, lexapro, you name it. help?kcmom...
- a piece of me 19th May 2006
... to figure out which one is responsible for what. Effexor - 150mg, Wellbutrine - 300mg, Remeron - 60mg, lithium...
... Traumatic Stress Disorder, Generalized Anxiety Disorder
Effexor 150mg, Remeron 60mg, Wellbutrin 300mg, Lithium 1050mg...
- Anti-depressants 18th May 2006
... than the depression in some cases. MY last two were Effexor (Venlafaxine) which made my weight shoot up :) and...
... works for you and is also compatible with methadone. Effexor which caused your weight to shoot up was it working...
... The advice to take Effexor is a bad idea. All antidepressants have a host of...
... need to weigh the side effects against the benifits. Effexor works for a lot of people.
take care
trg247...
... those who don't experience harsh side effects while on Effexor , very often wish they'd never taken it when it's time ... to withdraw. Check out comments of thousands on the Effexor petition. Effexor's one of the hardest drugs to quit...
... I know exactly how you feel as I am on effexor at the moment and its like being caught between the...
- The Road Back 18th May 2006
... out and go back on meds. I'm down to 75mg/day of effexor and after 4 weeks at this level I'm just beginning...
- What to do? 18th May 2006
... find the right one. I went from celexa to paxil to effexor in a matter of months before finding one that works...
- i'm new here, wanted input about effexor 17th May 2006
... Hi Lynn,
I too hated the sweating! And Effexor made me feel like a zombie... not really "feeling...
... Hey Lynn, I 've been on Effexor since 1999 ( a brief interlude with Remeron and then ... back on Effexor ). I got up to 300 mg/day and then last September, ... finding a replacement drug. Just remember...Getting off Effexor is not easy for everyone. In fact, for many of us...
... normally a temporary problem. If and when you get off Effexor , you might feel badly for awhile, but that doesn't...
... Most of effexor side effects usually end by thw fourth week. What ... the previous poster is correct effexor can be very hard on the body when you choose to discontinue...
... Just wanted to also confirm that withdrawal from Effexor is unpleasant. I went off of it because of the night...
... Effexor is helping me a lot. I'm up to 100 mg, and feel about...
... Most of effexor side effects usually end by thw fourth week. What ... the previous poster is correct effexor can be very hard on the body when you choose to discontinue...
... that would be why I wrote "most of effexor side effects USUALLY end by the fourth week"....
... gave me the plan and schedule for tapering off of effexor . is it going to be that bad? i'm very worried now...
... Hi, I have been on effexor for about 2 months now and I have not had any side...
- Can't concentrate! 17th May 2006
... up two or three times during the night.
I am on Effexor XR, 225mg in the morning. Was also taking a low dose...
... Ribbon, you sound a lot like me. I was on Effexor and Remeron, too, and had to switch because I was...
... after a big meal, I would start looking for a snack. Effexor seems to be working pretty well, but I have to increase...
- Brain Damage? 16th May 2006
... health habits.
Hope you can do it but I'm doubting Effexor will do it for you when it comes right down to it...
- No libido after 11months 15th May 2006
... was bi-polar which turned out to not be true) and effexor ... I have taken them for about 2 years, the last dosage ... of effexor i remember taking was 75mg then 35mg then i later ... quit... I felt dellussional on the effexor , and the effexor i believe also made me depressed ... happends quickly... for instance u have been off of effexor for over a year without results, then during the next...
- Which medication has the least side-effects? 14th May 2006
... difficult withdrawals from certain drugs, most especially Effexor and Paxil, but there are some people who don't. I...
- More than one SSRI at a time? 13th May 2006
... I take remeron, trazadone, effexor , wellbutrin plus two mood stabilizers/antipsycotic...
- Thoughts on exercise, support groups, cognitive therapy and meds 12th May 2006
... when I had a boyfriend. I dont know. I've been on Effexor and Selexa now for like 5 months and haven't had much...
- Can anyone Help? 11th May 2006
... that for 2 months, when the doctor switched me to effexor , the day I started it, I was really spaced out, I...
- Is this true about Effexor? 11th May 2006
... that said, I'll tell you my experience. I was on effexor for a fairly long time at a hefty dose, and after ... has taken a very long time to cut down and go off effexor , but for me it was worth it. Effexor saved my life ... kinds of articles. I agree, it is hard to get off effexor , it is time consuming, but the symptoms DID NOT last...
... ounces of the stuff......So...I began to realize that effexor wasn't for me so...I have my challenges.
Thanks again...
... I shivered when I read that post. I feel like the Effexor is still in me.
I took it a couple years ago. ... I wasn't on any meds a year after I stopped taking Effexor ).
I think it was after I took it that my mood ... getting any relief from them.
I almost wish I was on Effexor , because it made me feel out of my body. It is a...
... other med descriptions on that site, not just the Effexor one. There's a real wry sense of humor there, so...
... suggestion to give up alcohol all together if taking Effexor , but you're worried about the long term effect that ... may be remaining due to the Effexor .....right? Hmmm. ...Worth talking with your prescribing...
... several people on this board and other boards that take Effexor and it has worked very well for them. I try not to...
... I'm on effexor and have been for about 6 months. I have really vivid ... and often wake up crying. I've tried to stop taking effexor but it's really messes with my head. There's this...
... sound like you tried tapering off. You cannot stop Effexor cold turkey. You have to taper, very, very slowly...
... that are hurting people.
For many, many users of Effexor and other ADs, the first they find out about the dark...
... lexapro for about a month but became worse and now effexor . It's all so confusing. Does this mean I'm stuck now...
... which is serious. Anyway....
I agree with sickof effexor , Ezzra-O; it does sound like you've tried to stop ... the effexor suddenly, or if you are tapering, it's been larger ... steps down than your body will allow. I've not tried Effexor , but hear it takes a lonnnnnnnnnnnnng and slooooooooooooow...
- Side effects of coming of effexor-ugh 11th May 2006
... I am now completely off of effexor and am having a hard time adjusting. I have vertigo ... now I cry. This is no different from when I was on effexor , I cried all the time. I just want all of this to...
... kostalkat. I am 3 months into the process of coming off Effexor so I can't help you with answers. Just know I'll ... symptoms. YUCK!!!!!!!!!!!
also go ahead and sign the effexor petition if you haven't already...
... nightmares.
I shudder everytime I hear the word Effexor ......
... withdrawal guide. There is info on withdrawing from Effexor somewhere too, but I don't have time to look right ... common problems with psych meds.
It's not just Effexor either. The Paxil and Prozac petitions are also full...
... I am now completely off of effexor and am having a hard time adjusting. I have vertigo ... now I cry. This is no different from when I was on effexor , I cried all the time. I just want all of this to...
... kind of felt the need to go into hiding. Coming of Effexor has been difficult, I must say now that the vertigo ... will never do that again. I did slowly reduce the effexor and went off over a period of about a month. I sort...
... were a godsend at the time. The side affects going on effexor was far less problematic than the others I had tried ... success stories I have come across with coming off effexor are those who have done it so so so very slowly. I ... way but I had read that the problems with coming off effexor it is to do with the low life span it has in your...
- anyone want to join the giving up sugar plan? 9th May 2006
...
How are you doing, SOF? Good, I hope. Those Effexor horror stories just keep coming, don't they? Have...
... Yes,
I got off the Effexor several weeks ago - find some rough days and a huge ... sweets. I know its in my best interest to be off the effexor and sugar, not sure how to manage it....
- Effexor,lamictal & Provigil combo 7th May 2006
... and go".
Saw new meds Dr this week who proscribed Effexor , Lamictal and Provigil for what he termed "medication...
... beach4me"--I would love to comment. I have been on Effexor for probably 8 years or so and I have really FELT ... acpuncture or something like that. One thing about the Effexor , for me anyway, is that I have such unbelieveably...
... I was on Effexor for about a year. I came off for six months. I could ... depressed...just mildly. But with the Lamical and Effexor XR (75 mg) , I am feeling "normal". I am also in counseling ... .
If I am a couple hours late on taking the Effexor ....I feel horrible. Nausea, headache, tired, low moods...
... all of the SSRI's, some of the tricyclics, one MAOI, Effexor , Cymbalta & everything OTC (5-htp, SAM-E, etc.)
...
... depressive disorder with psycotic features = I take effexor , remeron, wellbutrin, zyprexa, lithium and trazodone...
... This sounds like just what I need. I tale 225mg of Effexor XR and I like it however, I am ALWAYS tired. My Provigil ... isn't covered by insurance- or If I take both Effexor and Provigil but I never heard of the other one- I...
... beyond belief with my success. I am still taking the Effexor , Lamictal and provigil.
I am now up to 100 mg ... ndifferent on AD's. He also understood when I said that the Effexor made me so sleepy and it never got any better. He...
- Virgin ****ger 7th May 2006
... at the top dosage I could take and then switched to Effexor . The same happened with the Effexor XR--I have climbed...
... hope will come from next maybe, as you're feeling the Effexor may be pooping out on you?
Also, a lot of moms...
- Celexa vs. Lexapro---Opinions, Please 7th May 2006
... never taken Lexapro but Paxil, Remeron, Wellbutrin and Effexor
take care
trg247...
- Horny Goat Weed and AD's 6th May 2006
... ago, a different doctor (family doc) switched me to Effexor . I tried that for about three weeks and didn't like...
- Switch from Effexor to Wellbutrin XL 6th May 2006
... that seem safe and effective? Since stopping the Effexor after 4 years and the withdrawal nightmare, I have ... any sexual desire. It didn't seem a problem on the Effexor but I won't go back to that. I'm a little lost as...
- SEX or Life 5th May 2006
... there any?. I was on Prozac for 6 years and now am on EFFEXOR for the last 2. Alongwith Anti Anxiety pills obviously...
... this sort of you're trying to get pregnant.
Hey, Effexor has to be weaned off very, very slowly. Don't miss ... route, for all your sakes. How has Prozac and now Effexor , treated you? Are you happy with life?...
- Mood Stablizer and Antidepressant? 4th May 2006
... depression is killing me. My phychiatrist said that if the effexor xr that he put me on yesterday doesn't do the trick...
... read the comments of the 10,000 plus who signed the Effexor petition before you're on it any longer. Did your...
- Needing a new one........... 4th May 2006
... new anti-depressant. My doctor originally put me on Effexor and I thought I had some issues with it, as she was...
... I just read a letter from someone who had a bad Effexor experience. It took her 18 months to get off of it...
- Lost 3rd May 2006
...
I Wish You Luck. My Doctor Just Started Me On Effexor And Lorazapam For The Anxiety. It Is Working A Bit...
... the last one I saw. The new doc changed my meds to Effexor , Remeron and lorazapam. I've been taking 150 mg of ... Effexor for over a month, but have not noticed any changes...
- friendship breakdowns with depressive episode 2nd May 2006
... outsiders opinion on this. I have been coming off effexor since last summer, however since last october I have...
... going on Prozac and Seroxat. Eventually I discovered effexor . I had been on Effexor for 6 years. 2 years ago I...
- scared - don't know what to do! 2nd May 2006
... sometimes just want to end everything.
I was on effexor but after two years it ended up making me ill,. I ... t seem to have much luck. I remember when I was n effexor how I felt tired all the time and put on so mcuh weight...
- Effexor (venlafaxine) 2nd May 2006
... difficulty sleeping, which may not be an effect of the effexor , since that's been an ongoing problem. I've had times...
... The Dosage Was Probably Too Low. What I Like About Effexor Is That It Works On Two Naturally Occurring Brain...
... I had a great experience with effexor ........took about 4 weeks till I really felt better ... when discontinuing because of the short half life effexor has but don't let that scare you....
... yourself and don't miss a dose. The withdrawal from Effexor can be very difficult and, when you're ready to get ...
You can read the signatures and comments on the Effexor petition. There, you'll fine over 10,000 people who ...
Here's one typical comment:
Effexor for 3yrs. At first it terrified me, then it amazed ... the flip side of this medication is a horror show! Effexor s embrace is a frightening trap.>
I hope you have ... the more common side effects. They put my sister on Effexor when she was still in the hospital after Paxil caused ... found out after just a couple of doses, we got her off Effexor immediately. I can't imagine where doctors come up...
... I have been on a low dose of effexor xr for 7 years and the reason i am still on it is ... 10mg, my doc is going to start withdrawing me from effexor , this time so slow, that it might be a long while ... through the roof.
This is my 4th attempt to come off Effexor , so you guys wish me luck.
Please be careful with...
... through the roof.
This is my 4th attempt to come off Effexor , so you guys wish me luck.
Please be careful with...
... wish you all the luck in the world withdrawing from effexor . I think you will like lexapro much better.
I...
- Lexapro 1st May 2006
... My Dr has just changed me to this after 10 years on Effexor .
Thanks nel...
... sexual problems, which were already happening with effexor ....
- Withdrawal from Effexor 1st May 2006
... It took me some weeks - and I weaned off of effexor even more slowly. It was torture for a little while...
... I was put on effexor and it made me feel like I had way to much energy...
... I didnt get withdrawel symptoms until i was off effexor for 6 weeks... i started taking it again. I guess...
... I was on 60mg of Paxil (which is often compared to effexor ) for almost 4 years. I decided I wanted to stop taking...
... Effexor withdrawals...???? They are not very fun. I felt...
... Effexor withdrawals...???? They are not very fun. I felt...
- feeling the worst i ever have!!!! 1st May 2006
... of it. I would never take it again.
I am now on Effexor and my doctor says it is not as bad with the weight...
- Tired, no energy 30th April 2006
... now 22 and am taking 10 mg of lexapro and 37.5 mg of effexor . My mood changed dramatically. I was happy again....
... like a med or dose change? I know some people find Effexor wipes them out. Hm, can't say I've seen Lexapro and ... Effexor together (while reading online) before. I'm guessing...
... Thanks for your replies. I started the effexor about 3 weeks ago. The reason for the addition was...
... Oh, yeah, a friend started Effexor and was wiped out with tiredness/sleepyness for maybe...
... When I was on effexor this is what happened to me, I became so lazy , I...
- Brain Zaps 30th April 2006
... fever as a child. I had them constantly when I was on Effexor , and to a severe degree when I withdrew from that ... used to the zaps in my head and body while taking effexor that I thought it was something normal. Bah....
... anyone who understands what it is like to get off Effexor . I began tapering from 300 mg/day in FEBRUARY! Here...
... weaning guide. Much of the information is also true for Effexor . There's an antidepressant facts site too, that has...
... not mad at him, but I am mad at Wyeth. I've been on Effexor for 7 years and was up to 375 mg/day. I just read...
... Deeffexoring,
The best thing you can do is taper off the Effexor slowly. It took me 10 months to come off of it. ...
- Question about Effexor, Depression & GAD 28th April 2006
... Hi Beachlady,
was on effexor or 9 years, and i found that all the time, also the ... a while, took me 18 months to wean myself off the effexor , was on 375mg per day so i had to take it slow.
...
... I'm glad you're back on here.
I haven't been on Effexor or had that detached feeling either, but I think there ... with you though, as it began since you started the Effexor .
Is it like when (before effex) you might be...
- 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...
