List of topic discussions that mention the drug Effexor.

3000. depression dizziness 1st March 2006
      
      ... I am taking Effexor XR (2 weeks tomorrow) and having strange feelings...
      
      
3001. As anyone had dry eyes on Wellbutrin?? 1st March 2006
      
      ... Hi, My doc added wellbutrin with effexor . Right now i'm having dry blood shot eyes?? Is that...
      
      
3002. effexor 1st March 2006
      
      ... hi I've been on effexor xr for 3 1/2 yaers and yes the sweeting for me is...
      ... Hey there (((Supermom3), I have been taking Effexor XL for 2 weeks now and did notice some sweating at ... effects did you experience when you started taking Effexor XR? Did you feel like your old self at times and...
      ... to daisy alba - Hi! Are you on Effexor - I assume you are, since you didn't mention otherwise...
      ... first several weeks, months, etc., that I was on the Effexor , since I have been on it for 5-6 years now - I ... the "wood work", saying they were on Zoloft, Prozac, Effexor , Paxil, or whatever anti-depressant you can think...
      ... ever since I started taking effexor I have noticed an increase in sweating overall ...
      
      
3003. Is Wellbutrin alone an effective A'D????? 28th February 2006
      
      ... Hi, My doc added Wellbutrin to my Effexor . I was wondering if wellbutrin is an effective A'D...
      
      
3004. Sensitive to Meds? 28th February 2006
      
      ... the next breath mentioned the possibility of trying Effexor . That med scares me....I've heard horror stories...
      ... the next breath mentioned the possibility of trying Effexor . That med scares me....I've heard horror stories...
      
      
3005. Wellbutrin Question??? 28th February 2006
      
      ... Hi, My doc just added wellbutrin to my Effexor . Right now i'm experiencing fast heartbeat! I was...
      
      
3006. is there hope for me! is there ppl who take more than one A'D? 27th February 2006
      
      ... Hi, I've been treated with effexor for 5 months now. At the beginning it took away my...
      ... yup, wellbutrin, effexor , remeron. It is pretty common take care...
      ... been going on longer than that. I was taking the Effexor and Wellbutrin combo about 5 years ago....
      ... I was taking the Effexor and Wellbutrin combo about 5 years ago. ahhh...
      
      
3007. Does wellbutrin works for depression? 27th February 2006
      
      ... Hi, I'm on effexor (and still depressed) and today my Dr. added wellbutrin...
      ... it a month and see what happens. She had mentioned Effexor or Cymbalta since I seem to react well to the norepinephrin...
      
      
3008. Provigil = weight gain?! 27th February 2006
      
      ... depression and related fatigue. I have gained 20+ lbs on Effexor , Paxil, Buspar, and Wellbutrin! Some of those actually...
      
      
3009. How long does it take for prozac to kick in? 27th February 2006
      
      ... nothing, but make me paranoid and now im on 75 mgs of effexor which seems to work best for me so far....
      
      
3010. what do they mean when A'D doesn't work??? 26th February 2006
      
      ... seem to do this more often. And like sick of effexor said, some med-types just don't seem to work for some...
      
      
3011. I'M relapsing on effexor..please help! 25th February 2006
      
      ... medications and everything working together! I looked up Effexor and it says that the (published) top dose is 225 mg...
      ... :) I took effexor . For me, it worked great for depression, for a few...
      
      
3012. ive become uncontrollably unsocial- please help! 25th February 2006
      
      ... uncomfortable. I was also on 2 medications, Abilify and Effexor XL and have quit them. The symptoms did not return...
      
      
3013. Effexor 24th February 2006
      
      ... I've just quit using Effexor a week ago, minimal withdrawal symptons so I'm quite...
      
      
3014. Switching A'D side-effects? 23rd February 2006
      
      ... I've been treated for almost 5 months now with effexor . It took away my sadness (and mood a bit better)...
      
      
3015. Effexor XL. Anyone taking it? 23rd February 2006
      
      ... Hi i have taken effexor xr for 3 1/2 years and it worked great for me for...
      ... I had the worst time getting used to Effexor , first time I took it I was completely overwhelmed...
      ... I had the worst time getting used to Effexor , first time I took it I was completely overwhelmed...
      ... expect that with dose increases or decreases with effexor . It really doesn't last long though. Good luck! Will...
      ... expect that with dose increases or decreases with effexor . It really doesn't last long though. Good luck! Will...
      
      
3016. psychotic depression-what works 20th February 2006
      
      ... respiridal, abilify, paxil, prosac, welbutrin, and effexor . I had moderate success on zoloft alone, but had to ... medications i had been taking recently (Abilify and effexor ) or if its related to the psychotic depression or...
      
      
3017. No future. 20th February 2006
      
      ... when it comes to holding hands with a girl, I am on Effexor for depression and social anxiety, but to no avail...
      
      
3018. Can you believe worrying about feeling good?? 19th February 2006
      
      ... your meds I can not help as I take different ones, effexor , lithium, wellbutrin, trazadone, remeron. Best...
      
      
3019. depression and work 19th February 2006
      
      ... through and have been given a different medicine ( Effexor XR) to assist me. I've been on it for 7 days now...
      
      
3020. Hey! Anystudents on A'D's??? 19th February 2006
      
      ... Hi, I've been on effexor for 5 months now, being treated for depression. I...
      
      
3021. its been a few days 18th February 2006
      
      ... taking the celexa 5 mgs for 2 days...along with the effexor 37.5 effexor xr...It just seems so wrong i go to the ... pdr. cause i want OFF effexor xr and i'm taking more meds ...I'm tired mentally ... !! i've heard of people counting the beads in the effexor xr very slowly to get off it over a long period of...
      ... taking the celexa 5 mgs for 2 days...along with the effexor 37.5 effexor xr...It just seems so wrong i go to the ... pdr. cause i want OFF effexor xr and i'm taking more meds ...I'm tired mentally ... !! i've heard of people counting the beads in the effexor xr very slowly to get off it over a long period of ... with your doc. After that, you could slowly wean off Effexor , there's a website [url]www.drugawareness.org[/url...
      ... ll call him frist thing also i tried going on the effexor immedate realease before and i wasn't happy with it ... of my sysytem prob. in a few weeks then start the effexor pills then start tapering the evening pill slowly...
      
      
3022. Depression can cause lack of energy? 17th February 2006
      
      ... medication causing me to be tired. I am on Ativan and Effexor . My doctor added Wellbutrin because he said it will...
      
      
3023. Do all A'D's do that?????????????? 17th February 2006
      
      ... Hi, I've been treated for 5 months now on Effexor (187.5 mg) due to depression. Since the beginning...
      ... got joy about of life again. So, it sounds like the Effexor is not working propperly for you....
      ... ALL ad's do that. After I was on Paxil, I went onto effexor and it def. did not do that. I felt my emotions return...
      
      
3024. Weight Gain? 15th February 2006
      
      ... Hi, Right now i'm on effexor (5 months now) i gained like 13 lbs. I was wondering...
      ... [QUOTE=College boy]Hi, Right now i'm on effexor (5 months now) i gained like 13 lbs. I was wondering ... and it didn't start coming off until I had been off Effexor for about 15 months....
      
      
3025. Just need to talk 14th February 2006
      
      ... out of the house and I just feel awful. I am taking Effexor and Lexapro daily and then Xanax as needed. I just...
      
      
3026. Is there any students taking some AD's?? 14th February 2006
      
      ... Hi, I've been on effexor for 5 months now, being treated for depression. I...
      
      
3027. I'm new please read and help 14th February 2006
      
      ... and have tried others such as prozac, celexa, paxil, effexor and welbutrin. I had to go back to zoloft but recently...
      
      
3028. Has anyone tried Orexia cream for the sexual problems? 14th February 2006
      
      ... ingredient. I don't know if the side effects of Effexor are waning or if the product helped, but I do know...
      ... that it seems like the sexual side effects of the Effexor have worn off. Still takes a while longer than it...
      
      
3029. Depression may cause Blurred Vision? 14th February 2006
      
      ... of many medications. I know it is a side effect of Effexor ....
      
      
3030. is there an A/D without sexual side effects? (nt) 14th February 2006
      
      ... Dpends on the person. I take effexor and have no sexual side effects but I've read from ... many people on this board that effexor completely zaps there libdo. What are you taking?...
      
      
3031. really wierd 13th February 2006
      
      ... I have been taking effexor xr (long story) any bad withdrawels etc... and i got ... that i would have an easier time getting off the effexor any way i've only taken 2 doses and started clinching...
      ... I have been taking effexor xr (long story) any bad withdrawels etc... and i got ... that i would have an easier time getting off the effexor any way i've only taken 2 doses and started clinching...
      ... any one know what things are used to help ween off effexor other then prozac ( generic) stuff all thoughts would...
      
      
3032. Does wellbutrin works to counteract loss libido? 13th February 2006
      
      ... Hi, I've been on effexor for 5 months now and i loss my libido! I was wondering...
      ... [QUOTE=College boy]Hi, I've been on effexor for 5 months now and i loss my libido! I was wondering...
      ... I honestly think that as long as you are on effexor nothing will help counteract your loss of libido. ... Effexor is horrible for libido. Have you considered switching...
      
      
3033. Anyone experiencing insomnia with effexor? 12th February 2006
      
      ... I am currently on Effexor and it keeps me up too. I am also on Ativan so I ... Ativan for anxiety and panic attacks. Take your Effexor when you wake up. Try to stay away from caffeinated...
      
      
3034. Remeron 12th February 2006
      
      ... I am currently on 225 mg of Effexor XR for a year now. I was feeling really depressed ... another day feeling like that. I am still taking Effexor and my doctor added Wellbutrin XL 150mg. I am feeling...
      ... [QUOTE=Happy Days]I am currently on 225 mg of Effexor XR for a year now. I was feeling really depressed ... another day feeling like that. I am still taking Effexor and my doctor added Wellbutrin XL 150mg. I am feeling ... medication can be different for everyone. So you are on Effexor and Wellbutrin. Do you feel any side effects from...
      ... medication can be different for everyone. So you are on Effexor and Wellbutrin. Do you feel any side effects from ... not felt any side effects in a negative way. The Effexor decreased my appetite. This is one of the noted side ... about 3 weeks when I started feeling better with the Effexor . I really haven't felt any difference with Wellbutrin...
      ... weight gain I really can not tell you as I also take effexor , wellbutrin, zyprexa, ttrazadone so it would be really...
      
      
3035. Odd Side Effects 11th February 2006
      
      ... Hi i've tkaen effexor for over 3 years and my back and arms itch half the...
      ... needless to say I stopped taking it and started on Effexor ....
      
      
3036. Anyone taking multiple brands of ADs together? 11th February 2006
      
      ... I have been taking Effexor XR for over a year. I am currently on 225 mg. I also...
      ... I currently take the following AD's- Effexor , Remeron, Wellbutrin. I have been on this combo for...
      
      
3037. Someone who take A'D for life and weight problem??? 11th February 2006
      
      ... Hey, I've been on effexor (150 mg..now up to 187.5) for 5 months now. I gained...
      
      
3038. Your sex life(or lack of it!) & Depression 10th February 2006
      
      ... or up the dose it is the same thing. I have taken Effexor , Serzone, Paxil, Prozac. I now take Wellbutrin and...
      
      
3039. I need some advise!! PLEASE 10th February 2006
      
      ... why. If not that I have rage. I have been taking Effexor sence the birth of my son in 2004. It is not working...
      ... Rissa, It's not uncommon for an antidepressant like Effexor to make your depression worse or add other negative ... Please be careful if you ever try to wean off of Effexor . Good Luck!...
      
      
3040. antidepressant loss of libido side effects..there is hope! 10th February 2006
      
      ... young 22 yrs old student whos as been treated with effexor (187.5 mg) for about 5 months now. As a result i...
      
      
3041. Effexor results 10th February 2006
      
      ... hoping someone can help me out...I am taking 225mg of effexor , 3-75mg pills evey AM. Is anyone else on that dose...
      ... Marcia, I am currently taking 225 mg of Effexor XR each morning. I have been on Effexor for over ... such bad side effects, I did not notice them with Effexor . I do know that I don't have much of an appetite ... with Effexor and have not had the weight gain on this AD. It...
      ... 75mg and 1 37.5mg each morning. When I first went on Effexor XR over a year ago, I was already on Prozac but I ... anxiety. As for the depression part of changing to Effexor it took a couple weeks with my last increase to feel...
      
      
3042. Help! mood problems! 9th February 2006
      
      ... hey, I've been diagnose and treated (150 mg Effexor ) for depression for about 5 months now. At the beginning...
      
      
3043. is there alot of ppl taking A'D for the rest of their life??? 9th February 2006
      
      ... error in finding the right one! For example, I am on effexor and have no negative sexual side effects or weight...
      ... I will be on effexor for life....the only side effect I have is tremors...
      ... came off paxil, but doctors say I'm full of ****. Effexor works the best for me. Libido is a bit on the low...
      ... made me loose weight , especially Prozac. I am now on Effexor XR and will probably stay on it as long as it helps...
      
      
3044. went to my new Dr. 9th February 2006
      
      ... counseling app. the meds. he told me to stay on the effexor xr for the moment and get were i'm feeling level again...
      ... than one serotonergic drug at the same time. Both Effexor and Prozac affect serotonin levels. Serotonin syndrome ... and can be very dangerous. Best to wean you off of Effexor , very, very slowly. Learn more about weaning off ... a person needs to wean off many drugs, especially Effexor and Paxil. Good luck!...
      ... than one serotonergic drug at the same time. Both Effexor and Prozac affect serotonin levels. Serotonin syndrome ... and can be very dangerous. Best to wean you off of Effexor , very, very slowly. Learn more about weaning off ... a person needs to wean off many drugs, especially Effexor and Paxil. Good luck!...
      ... My doses are small effexor xr 37.5 and prozac 10 mgs i need some help even to ... get off this effexor xr!! I'm REALLY hoping this will work........
      ... to get Prozac into your system. Then wean you off Effexor . I know from this forum people have had lots of withdrawal ... withdrawal symptoms. I have been on Effexor , Paxil, Prozac, Buspar and Serzone besides the 2 I...
      ... they said.lol I've had the worst withdrawels from effexor it is very scary.... Any way i'm gald to here that...
      ... because i went through such bad withdrawels with the effexor xr though i went back on it and am adding the prozac...
      ... such a nervous wreck i think part of it is that the effexor isn't leveled out in my system from all the withdrawels...
      ... Well I don't sleep at all on effexor i finally sleep at 12 at night then i wake up every ... stopped drinking 3, 32 oz. (big gulps lol) aday!!! the effexor makes me crave soda so wheni went through all of the...
      ... it easier to taper off the more difficult meds like Effexor (or Paxil). I guess Prozac stays in the body longer...
      ... in the app. but i was VERY spacey due to left over effexor withdrawels!!!That whole caffine thingy is tuff! ...
      ... need the meds right now i'm unable to stop takeing effexor the only i hope is going to prozac then weening off ... the effexor xr i've already done the taper thing etc...sooo i...
      
      
3045. what's wrong with me? 9th February 2006
      
      ... guys, For about 5 months, i've been treated with effexor XR for depression/anxitey. Now my mood is a bit better ... insomnia that i'm experiencing right now be related to effexor ??? or is it that i'm not responding to it? I'm going...
      
      
3046. Now I'm Really Freaking Out, Cymbalta Puts Weight On You? 9th February 2006
      
      ... Lexapro because it put 50 lbs. on me. I wanted to go on Effexor XR, but the dr. said Cymbalta was even better for ... experiences. SHOULD I GO BACK TO THE DR. AND ASK FOR EFFEXOR XR? Thank you, Salty...
      ... Everybody reacts diff. on meds. on effexor xr in the first year i put on 60 pds i've never been...
      ... I put on a lot of weight on Effexor , as did several people I know. Stay away from it...
      ... I didn't put put on any weight with effexor . Worked well for me but it might be worth giving cymbalta...
      
      
3047. any students on A'Ds??? 8th February 2006
      
      ... Hi, I've been on effexor for 5 months now due to depression and anxiety. I...
      
      
3048. Celexa and lower GI distress. 8th February 2006
      
      ... started celexa i see my psychiatrist march 13th i was on effexor xr 75 mg could not stand that med then went to zolft...
      
      
3049. Question 7th February 2006
      
      ... thursday. he is knew to me and will be helping me get off effexor xr. any way i'm nervous and haven't had luck counselers...
      
      
3050. Paxil and Effexor Withdrawal 7th February 2006
      
      ... I've been weaning off Effexor and almost completely done. I have been doing excellent...
      ... couple of years back I was taking 150mg Venlafaxine ( Effexor ) but couldn't tolerate the side effects, so my Dr ... Fluoxetine (Prozac). He told me to simply stop taking the Effexor and start the Prozac ........... I'm wondering if...
      ... I went straight from Paxil 60mg to Effexor 150mg the next day and was lucky enough not to have...
      ... If you are attempting to come off of Effexor or Paxil and have serious side-effects, even with ... AD. It's much easier to stop Prozac than Paxil or Effexor . I could not stop Paxil when I was on it. I'd get ... withdrawal, I don't know it. Just a side note: Effexor has a rare withdrawal disorder associated with it ... off of it, and you basically end up having to be on Effexor for the rest of your life....
      ... Just a side note: Effexor has a rare withdrawal disorder associated with it ... off of it, and you basically end up having to be on Effexor for the rest of your life. I spent 10 months tapering ... off of Effexor , and I have been completely off for 17 months. Granted...
      ... better SOE!!!! I spent 10 months tapering off of Effexor , and I have been completely off for 17 months. Granted...
      
      
3051. Don't know what to do 6th February 2006
      
      ... told me not to take Prozac or Welbutrin, and I heard Effexor decreases your sex drive immensely. So my question...
      
      
3052. Effexor XR...what's the highest dose you have been on? 6th February 2006
      
      ... symptoms I described, but if you google "electric head effexor " or "electric shocks effexor" there are hundreds if ... at the maximum dose. I should have been taken off effexor XR as soon as I started it, but instead the doc kind...
      ... : I have been on Effexor XR for over a year. I am on 225 mg. I few weeks ... medication or add another to it. I have been fine on Effexor and have had no problems. It is important that your...
      
      
3053. Bad weekend 6th February 2006
      
      ... my meds arent right yet i've been back on 37.5 xr effexor for 7 days thought i was fine again guess not ...i...
      
      
3054. Wellbutrin + SRRI success?????? 5th February 2006
      
      ... Hi, I've been on effexor for 5 months now and i loss my libido! I was wondering...
      ... answer to your question, but the doctor that put you on Effexor is the one to ask. He or she may have advise to help...
      
      
3055. new drug to reverse loss libido??? 4th February 2006
      
      ... Hi, I've been on effexor for 5 months now and i loss my libido! I was wondering...
      ... Completely switching to wellbutrin might help. Also, effexor and wellbutrin are strong AD's in their own right...
      ... Effexor and Wellbutrin are prescribed at the same time. I...
      ... anxious. Since this summer I have tried Cymbalta, Effexor and Lexapro. The lack of orgasm has been quite frustrating...
      ... re right. I was gonna say I wasn't sure about with Effexor , but trg says he is taking both, so there you have...
      
      
3056. Weight gian and Lexapro??? 3rd February 2006
      
      ... side effect of all of them. If you had seizures on Effexor , you might want to think twice about taking another...
      
      
3057. tummy problems! 2nd February 2006
      
      ... and doing alot of weightlifting) but since i'm on effexor i've gained like 15 lbs in 5 months..and still putting...
      
      
3058. confused 2nd February 2006
      
      ... compound pharmacy be helpfull I'm wanting to get off the effexor xr 37.5 and i've already tried its day 4 back on and...
      ... wanting to go med free? Or just trying to switch from effexor to prozac? If you just trying to switch,then decreasing ... your dose of effexor and taking a small dose of prozac at the same time ... good idea. But if you are trying to just stop the effexor , then don't start a new AD. The withdrawls from ... effexor are long and hard. What dose are you on now? I had ... But for me, I had most of those symtoms while on effexor anyways. Hang in there. I would not recommend taking...
      ... was walking sideways they told me to go back on th e effexor for 1 week then start prozac for 1 week then alternate...
      ... knows a lot about AD withdrawls. Why did you stop effexor ? Why are you going on prozac? Are you completely aware ... It also turned me into sort of a zombie. That said, effexor was hell for me, a lot worse than prozac. You need...
      ... m seeing a family dr..The reason i'm stopping the effexor is because it just stopped working for me one day...
      ... had Horrible depression while I was detoxing from effexor ..it is side effect. It went away. I went back to being ... depression goes away after 4 months or so of stopping effexor . Don't start a new med until you have read up on it...
      
      
3059. little question!! 2nd February 2006
      
      ... Hi, I've been on effexor for 5 months now and i loss my libido! I was wondering...
      
      
3060. Stuck in Florida 1st February 2006
      
      ... really appreciate any amount of input. BTW, I'm on Effexor XR, and have been to counseling quite a bit....
      
      
3061. Meds comparison 1st February 2006
      
      ... will find interest in this. Here are mine: ---- Effexor -Only was on it a week, felt like I was on speed, terrible ... though Prozac-a bit too activating for me, like Effexor but not as intense Lexapro-killed my sex drive...
      ... kept me up at night I know doesn't make any sense Effexor 8 months elevated my blood pressure never had high...
      ... kept me up at night I know doesn't make any sense Effexor 8 months elevated my blood pressure never had high...
      ... on this for awhile, doctor thinks its working 8. effexor - been on this for three months its been alright ...
      ... Effexor : My favourite. I was human again on this. Was on it ... worked. I really really wish I could be back on the effexor . Nothing has helped me like that had but the night ... keel. I've never gotten back to where I was with the Effexor ....
      
      
3062. whats difference with effexor and effexor xr 1st February 2006
      
      ... Hi, The diffrence is that just effexor will release the medecine in one shot... and Xr will ... some ppl dont feel well to one or the other. I'm on effexor Xr....
      
      
3063. How important is counseling in the treatment of depression??? 1st February 2006
      
      ... found a wonderful psychologist. I also take 150 mg effexor xr. For me, just taking the med would not have ... helped because Once the effexor "woke" me up...I had the energy to question what put ... why??? My psychologist is a godsend along with my effexor xr. :)...
      
      
3064. Did or Does Effexor XR Work For Anyone? 1st February 2006
      
      ... Effexor has worked out great for me. I gained a little weight ... the end. My MD said that they are actually testing effexor as a tool to fight obesity............it's not FDA ... hear all knids of discontinuation nightmares about effexor but remember all meds effect people differently so...
      ... Salty, I have been on Effexor XR for over a year now. I also take Ativan for my ... anxiety, as I use to have panic attacks. Effexor has been great for me. I have not gained any weight...
      ... things...Lexapro is hell in the sex department, is Effexor XR any better? And also, how long did it take on average ... for both of you for the Effexor XR to start working? JHU, are you also taking 225...
      ... things...Lexapro is hell in the sex department, is Effexor XR any better? And also, how long did it take on average ... for both of you for the Effexor XR to start working? JHU, are you also taking 225 ... female so the effect may be different for males. The Effexor does help with my depression but depending on what ... can say that I am able to deal with my depression on Effexor . If I was not on it, I would not be able to handle ... better. It will also depend on the dosage and if Effexor works for you. My doctor increased my dosage to 300...
      ... Everything you guys are telling me sounds great as far as Effexor XR goes. The doses are a little different, but I guess...
      ... I take effexor xr 150 mg. and it's wonderful. I've tried many different ... meds for depression and none worked. Effexor xr kicked in with me real quick, about a wk. And ... up to 150 mg, where my dr wanted me . I'll be on effexor xr forever and I don't even care. he,he..... It works ... but mostly it's situational now....instead of before effexor the depression was just there all the time....
      ... Boy, where were you guys when I started taking Effexor ? LOL. I promptly quit taking it after only 4 weeks...
      ... Could not say that if I weren't on antidepressants. Effexor is great but my only fear is when it is time to get...
      ... abound but remember that there are people who get off effexor without many problems. Those folks probably aren't...
      ... Effexor was the only one that worked on me fully. I felt wonderful...
      ... Hi, To say it shorty, Effexor XR saved my life!!!!!!!!!!! I was on numerous other ... anti depressants before effexor and nothing worked. I was headed on the all too familiar ... I almost lost my life, and then I started taking effexor . I started actually wanting too live, something I ... dissapated. I am in the process right now of going off effexor . It's going really well. While on effexor, I didn ... negative symptoms, absolutely none!!!!!!!!! Thank you effexor . Anyway, that was my experience with effexor. I ... hope that if you and your doctor think effexor is the right way to go for you that it works as well...
      ... When I hear people say that effexor saved theire life, it just reinforces my belief that ... the same anti depressant can be deadly to others. Effexor turned me suicidal; gave me night sweats, panic attacks ... mildly depressed to wishing I was dead. After I stopped Effexor , ALL my bad symptoms went away. I was no longer obsessed...
      ... worsened my symptoms. I noticed a few people saying effexor is "hell" to get off of. You MUST get off effexor ... withdrawal or anything. One day I forgot to take the effexor all together and I was dizzy, withdrawn, spaced out ... different. In answer to your other question, after taking effexor for just 2 weeks my symptoms started to lessen and...
      ... highly recommended by by sister.I am currenntly taking effexor xr,I started out at 75mg,went up to 150 mg stayed ... please keep in mind that when i decided to go off the effexor i did inform my family Dr who never said a word about ... story. My question then is I am currently back on the effexor at 37.5 mg for 21 days,does anyone know will i still...
      ... Jilliain- It took me FOUR months to get off effexor , and it was not not pleasant. I decreased my dosage ... take it for life. So just a warning to everyone. Effexor DOES have the worse withdrawls of any AD IMHO....
      ... counting' the little beads in the capsules to come off of effexor , then you're not coming off of it the way your dr ... things the dr can give you while you're coming off of effexor that would help with withdrawal symptoms. If you ... don't tell your dr that you're coming off of effexor , how's he going to help you? I do believe that ... certain types of people can not tolerate effexor , and I sure hope they can find something else that ... helps them. For me personally, I will be on effexor forever. This isn't a depression that needs fixed ... anything for me. But if anyone wants to come off of effexor you have to let your dr know...before you come off...
      ... ------ What do you mean by becoming dependant on effexor ? Does effexor help them with their depression? ... If it does, then why do you call it "dependant" on effexor ? If they have had severe depression or even mild ... they should just fight it out alone? I'll be on effexor forever...why? Because it makes me get up out of ... that these people you've heard about actually like effexor ??? Cause I'm sure if they didn't they'd be one of...
      ... counting' the little beads in the capsules to come off of effexor , then you're not coming off of it the way your dr ... things the dr can give you while you're coming off of effexor that would help with withdrawal symptoms. If you ... don't tell your dr that you're coming off of effexor , how's he going to help you? I do believe that ... certain types of people can not tolerate effexor , and I sure hope they can find something else that ... helps them. For me personally, I will be on effexor forever. This isn't a depression that needs fixed ... anything for me. But if anyone wants to come off of effexor you have to let your dr know...before you come off ... months and it was a living hell. I am not against effexor , as it works for some people, but I don't think doctors ... the terrible side effects that can come along with effexor . I was on it for a year and half and each time my ... psychiatrists and NONE of them even suggested to me that effexor could be causing my extreme depression.So many of...
      ... ------ What do you mean by becoming dependant on effexor ? Does effexor help them with their depression? ... If it does, then why do you call it "dependant" on effexor ? If they have had severe depression or even mild ... they should just fight it out alone? I'll be on effexor forever...why? Because it makes me get up out of ... that these people you've heard about actually like effexor ??? Cause I'm sure if they didn't they'd be one of ... no..these were people who were trying to get off effexor because they did NOT like it, it was NOT working for ... reason. These were not people who were happy with effexor because if they were they would not have decided to ... read about these cases where people who tried to stop effexor had such bad withdrawl symtoms that never went away ... I would not want you or anyone else to stop taking effexor if it is working for them....
      ... from my doctors as to WHY I reacted sooooo badly to effexor and why it make my depression so much worse, but I ... answer. I want to know what it is specifically about Effexor that makes some people react so horribly to it, because ... side effects, they did NOT make my depression worse. Effexor practically turned me suicidal and I just wish someone ... Also, just as I was finally completely stopping effexor , I got a terrible case of mono. I don't know if the ... And my memory has not been the same since I was on effexor . Basically, my body is in complete ruin....
      
      
3065. Adding Wellbutrin? 31st January 2006
      
      ... Hi, I've been on effexor for 5 months now and i loss my libido! I was wondering...
      
      
3066. getting a girlfriend?? 31st January 2006
      
      ... Hi, I've been on effexor for 5 months now and my sex drive as been non existant...
      ... had a problem with depression since you are taking Effexor . Take this time to find a friend or two who happens...
      
      
3067. effexor xr 31st January 2006
      
      ... Just my input: The effexor withdrawl is hell. It can take up to 4 months. Are ... you trying to switch from effexor to prozac? I do know personally that prozac kills...
      ... if i chicken out when it comes to going down on the effexor this stuff is really scary! at least while i'm adjudting...
      ... It took me 10 months to get off of Effexor . You must taper slowly EVERY day -- not every other...
      ... I had a horrible time coming off Effexor , but I think for me it was mainly because of my Dr...
      ... I"m day 3 back on the effexor xr and i'm still feeling wierd and hot flashes.I'm...
      ... luck. It can be done. are you currently off the effexor and if so how long and did you have any side effects...
      ... memory is still not the same as it was before the Effexor -- I fear that I may never regain what I lost in that ... pretty much gone now. I gained a lot of weight on Effexor which is VERY slowly starting to come back off. ... good is the ability to think and feel again, because Effexor made me feel like a zombie....
      
      
3068. Effexor and Sex 31st January 2006
      
      ... that my sex drive has actually increased while taking effexor . I suppose that's because I wanted no sex while depressed...
      ... i dont feel any worse off sexually since bein on effexor ... possibly even higher....
      ... [QUOTE=Curious One]Does anybody take Effexor alone and NOT have sexual side effects? (I can't ... Thanks. There is no sexual side effects with Effexor . I had none when I was on it. Melly :)...
      ... .but there doesn't seem to be such a problem with effexor . I have other major issues with effexor, but it didn...
      
      
3069. Effects of Remeron 31st January 2006
      
      ... MG to be taken at bedtime. I am currently taking Effexor and Ativan. I take the Effexor in the morning and...
      
      
3070. is that rare? 30th January 2006
      
      ... Hi, (weird question) I've been on effexor for 5 months now for depression/anxiety and i'm expericing...
      
      
3071. getting a girlfriend while on meds? 30th January 2006
      
      ... Hi, I've been on effexor for 5 months now and my sex drive as been non existant...
      
      
3072. Wellbutrin success??? 28th January 2006
      
      ... Hi, I'm a 22 yrs old student and I've been on effexor for 5 months now and unfortunately i loss my libido...
      
      
3073. Has anyone gained weight on Wellbutrin or Stratterra? 28th January 2006
      
      ... changes. The same has happened to me with Paxil, Effexor and Buspar. I know these are all completely different...
      
      
3074. Wellbutrin and libido! 28th January 2006
      
      ... Hi, I've been on effexor for 5 months now and i loss my libido! I was wondering...
      ... doctor first put me on gradually ramped up doses of Effexor XR, then added Wellbutrin XL to the mix (150 mg), ... then phased out the Effexor (currently going through major withdrawal - sucks ... starting treatment of any sort, but I noticed the Effexor definitely desensitized me, both psychologically and ... think the best cocktail I've worked with so far is Effexor XR (37.5 mg), Wellbutrin XL (150 mg - though I will...