- sick of feeling sick! wellbutrin! help please! 25th July 2005
... by the way...
i noticed your screen name (sickof effexor )...i was on effexor for about six months last year...
... by the way...
i noticed your screen name (sickof effexor )...i was on effexor for about six months last year...
... doctor reassured me that it would be different from effexor so i trusted her. but now i feel nauseated every ...
i feel so stuck!
thanks for the support, sickof effexor ! it helps to know i am not the only person dealing...
... helps you.
I have nausea from weaning off of the Effexor . I am still trying to get off of this stuff. :) ... take Wellbutrin XL 300 mg and am down to 37.5 mg of Effexor . The nausea I have is only when I decrease the Effexor...
... everyone.. but not one person i have met who has been on effexor was happy when they weened off. i have just heard...
- Husband who is depressed... 25th July 2005
... Money&energy) He is seeing a Doc and has been on Effexor for about 8 months. (He sayes the meds. are working...
... Money&energy) He is seeing a Doc and has been on Effexor for about 8 months. (He sayes the meds. are working ... Thanks! :) Kym
Hi Kym :)
It sounds like the Effexor isn't working well for him. I don't think he is able ... to see this because the side effects of the Effexor I experienced. I had almost instant relief from depression ... when I first starting taking Effexor . When I would get to my worst the doctor would increase ... take a nose dive. When I would try to decrease the Effexor I would get withdrawls which are the same as worsening ... depression. I didn't have a doctor that understood that the Effexor was a large part of my continuing depression. I was ... one day and I came across this board. I met Sickof effexor . She shed a whole lot of light on the Effexor for ... She directed me to a thread about the withdrawls of Effexor . I am still in the process of withdrawl. The side ... has been of some help to you. I don't know if the Effexor is your husbands problem but I could see some similar...
... to hear such awful stuff. It does sound to me that Effexor isn't doing the job one might have hoped - you and...
- Cold Turkey Zoloft 25th July 2005
... I went off Zoloft with no problems. But Effexor was pure hell. I had terrible migraines to the point ... ever go off their meds cold turkey. I tapered off Effexor and still had all those problems....
- Medication-resistant Depression 24th July 2005
... particularly low?
Well, SOE, I had to stop taking effexor because it amplified tongue and jaw wagging until...
... suggestion for what it's worth.
I took a drug ( Effexor , as a matter of fact) maybe two years ago and it did ... desperation at the level of misery I was living in, I tried Effexor again -- BUT also started moving through some real ... and got a better job. Now, this time around the Effexor has made a huge difference. It's hard to believe...
... me compassion. I have learned alot from you about Effexor . I know you are an extremely strong person to wean ... off of the Effexor . I am so proud of you for the progress you have made...
... me compassion. I have learned alot from you about Effexor . I know you are an extremely strong person to wean ... off of the Effexor . I am so proud of you for the progress you have made...
- Mood Swings....pushing people away... 24th July 2005
... your moods? I am still struggling to wean off of the Effexor . It has not helped my moods when I try to take another...
- Effexor XR 24th July 2005
... some of the same ones that made me try to stop taking Effexor . I had almost immediate relief from depression and ... others have gone through here.
Try doing a search on Effexor on this board and you will find alot of information...
- Going Cold Turkey...Is it really that bad? 22nd July 2005
... MRI before they decided it was a migraine from the effexor withdrawal. I can't imagine what condition I would...
- Need Help Desparetly With Lexapro! 21st July 2005
... He said quit the Lexapro "cold turkey" and take " Effexor ". He said if I have bad side effects with the Effexor ... and I have a definate resistance against taking the Effexor due to all the bad raps I've heard about that one...
- Wellbutrin..Please someone help!! 19th July 2005
... I'm on 300mg of Wellbutrin and 150mg of Effexor . I've taken all kinds of otc antihistimines and I...
- Opinions about Effexor 16th July 2005
... I am on effexor XR 75mg. I have been on it for probably 3 weeks now ... ADs just havent worked for me at all, and i guess effexor isnt any different. its all trial and error i suppose...
... of your loss. I am currently trying to wean off of Effexor and it has been a nightmare for me. I think it did ... side effects that can lead to suicide. I agree that Effexor should be banned. I have had such a hard time and ... unless I do it very slowly. Try doing a search on Effexor and look at the different sites besides what the drug...
... I took effexor and i thought I was going to sweat to death. I too ... she insisted that I would feel better if I took the effexor because I was always feeling groggy and run down. ... you all aren't depressed, that's just my story of effexor . But if this helps any, when my life sucks and I...
... i've been on effexor XR for about 3 years now and I'm on 300mg and haven...
... effexor is a very nasty drug. it should be banned....
... There are some people who have been helped by Effexor . Then, there is me......
Effexor was the WORSE ... depression increased. None of my doctors mentioned Effexor could be the culprit.
I have anxiety attacks, which ... I never had before effexor . Night sweats. Thoughs of suicide. No appetite. Couldn ... cried for hours.
My three month withdrawl from effexor was almost as bad....panic...and "electric shocks ... going through my head and hands....
After I stoped effexor , ALL symptoms went away,except of course I still suffer ...
There are MUCH BETTER drugs on the market than Effexor .....
... There are some people who have been helped by Effexor . Then, there is me......
and me.... ...
... I have been on 75 mg. of Effexor XR for three weeks now, and I sincerely believe that...
... I am also taking Effexor XR and it seems to be helping me. I am feeling a lot...
... Effexor was not good for me...depression got a bit better...
... I have been on 150 mg/day Effexor for 6 months and depression-wise it has been good...
... A few years ago I was on Effexor for perimenopause symptoms. I did well on it. I...
- Effexor Weight Gain 15th July 2005
... My doctor said that only a few of his patients on effexor have gained weight- 5 lbs max. I have not gained any...
... effexor is a very nasty drug. The withdrawals I have been ... addicted to drugs and trying to get clean. In my opinion Effexor should be taken off the market. I WILL NEVER TAKE...
... Hi, mjewell, are you still taking the effexor ? Just curious....I don't know whether it is helping...
... My doctor said that only a few of his patients on effexor have gained weight- 5 lbs max. I have not gained any...
... I've been taking effexor XR for almost 3 years now and I haven't gained an ounce ... m on 300mg. I don't know if it's the same as plain effexor ??...
... Effexor and Effexor XR have been my worst nightmare. I have gained so...
... sickof effexor , is it because you were more hungry and ate more, ... foods from the first week I started it.
I was on Effexor XR 300 mg, and I did not eat more -- in fact I watched ... is because your liver is so busy breaking down the Effexor (and any other medication you are taking), that it...
... Effexor and Effexor XR have been my worst nightmare. I have gained so...
... sickof effexor , do you anything now? I don't feel like I have depression ... , mainly anxiety and panic disorder. If the effexor works, I don't mind gaining 5 pds or so, but I don ... said about the liver being so busy breaking down the effexor ...I never really thought of it that way. Is there ... anything to counteract that effect, not just with effexor but with any ad?...
... sickof effexor , do you anything now? I don't feel like I have depression ... , mainly anxiety and panic disorder. If the effexor works, I don't mind gaining 5 pds or so, but I don ... said about the liver being so busy breaking down the effexor ...I never really thought of it that way. Is there ... anything to counteract that effect, not just with effexor but with any ad?
I don't know.... I gained 60 pounds ... on Effexor in a pretty short time -- and 20 pounds on the ADs...
... sickof effexor , congratulations and stay well....I don't want to ... what I want to do....I am especially scared of the effexor , because I know the longer I am on it, the harder...
- I am new and scared! 14th July 2005
... Wellbutrin still and it has no bad effects. I had been on Effexor for a while but found that the side effects gave me...
- AD Success Stories 12th July 2005
... long to tell anybody I needed help. I have been on Effexor XR for about 5 1/2 yrs and currently take 600 mgs...
... Immediately" stop (without weaning off) and start Effexor . I asked if it was safe to just "stop" suddenly and ... dangers as well as all the Horrible stories about " Effexor ", I'm just going to slowly taper off Lexapro and take...
- Effexor Withdrawals 12th July 2005
... I have been on effexor for about 2 years but I was gaining weight on this ... wellbutrin. Things were going good when I was on one effexor and one wellbutrin. But things changed drastically ... when I stopped the effexor . I developed a major headache and was throwing up ... Has anyone ever experienced this when going off effexor . I have never felt this bad in my life. I go to...
... :) Did you wean off the Effexor ?? :) Very important not to quit cold turkey. When ... withdrawal" from the old med. You might need to go back on Effexor at a lower dose then titrate off slowly. Ask your...
... just stopped taking it -- you must taper slowly off Effexor and similar ADs.
Take care....
... effect of the Wellbutrin, the after effects of quitting Effexor , or both!
Since they have no idea how much of those...
... felt like.
It took me 10 months to taper off of Effexor .......
... I felt awful when I went off of Effexor a few years ago not as bad as when I went on though...
- Effexor Night Sweats!! 12th July 2005
... I had the same experience with both Zoloft and Effexor . I don't have any ideas for how to stop it, but you...
... The thing is, its very sporadic. I have been taking Effexor XR for about 5 weeks now and some nights I sleep like...
... quit in the first month or two. I'm in month 5 of Effexor and the only side effect that remains is vivid dreaming...
... the thing I'm confused about is that I've been on Effexor for over two months now and it didn't do this at first...
... the thing I'm confused about is that I've been on Effexor for over two months now and it didn't do this at first...
- lexapro weight 12th July 2005
... causes me to lose weight either. But I've been on Effexor for a few months and my weight has been stable. So...
... causes me to lose weight either. But I've been on Effexor for a few months and my weight has been stable. So...
- Anyone tried Cymbalta? 11th July 2005
... there right now. Supposed to be twice as strong as Effexor w/ similar mechanism. Can cause nausea. I'm taking...
- How long do ADs take to decrease REM? 11th July 2005
... opposite effect, actually...when I started taking Effexor I started having tons and tons of dreams. This happened...
... because I could remember so many details. I'm on Effexor now and it isn't quite that bad, but I still dream...
... opposite effect, actually...when I started taking Effexor I started having tons and tons of dreams. This happened...
- Taking a break from myself 11th July 2005
... I try so hard. I dont know what to do. I'm on effexor XR and so far have not had any luck. I dont know...
- Newbie with a big problem 10th July 2005
... as I have been on Paxil, Zoloft, Celexa, Lexapro, Effexor , Buspar, Lithum, Effexor and even some of the tricylic...
... as I have been on Paxil, Zoloft, Celexa, Lexapro, Effexor , Buspar, Lithum, Effexor and even some of the tricylic...
... Right now I'm weaning off 20mg Lexapro to start Effexor . I also take Wellbutrin 100mg bid, Trileptal 300mg...
- Zoloft Withdrawl to much to handle 8th July 2005
... Go SLow!!!
Sick of Effexor : How are you!...
- Anti-depressants were complete junk 5th July 2005
...
I have, however, had quite a bit of success on Effexor XR (venlafaxine HCl). It is unique in the fact that...
... mean. I was prescribed a whopping dose of 300 mg Effexor / Wellbutrin after talking to a psychiatrist for *NOT...
- Really feeling bad 4th July 2005
... day. That's depressing in itself. Plus I've been on Effexor XL for about 4 years and the thought of having to...
- New here 3rd July 2005
...
My psychiatrist is switching me from Celexa to Effexor . He says it will help a lot more with the social anxiety...
... mentioned a change in your antidepressant. Celexa to Effexor . I have taken Effexor a few years ago and stayed ... about the pros and cons of it. My Mother was put on Effexor about 2 weeks ago. She said today at the Dr's office...
... empty after, take care of yourself. Good luck with the effexor , hope it's kind to you.
Ellen, how was your wedding...
... setting aside.
So far so good on the switch to Effexor . I have not noticed too much of a change. I have been...
- To those that are Depressed 3rd July 2005
... too. I saw a Dr. on May 31, 05 and she started me on Effexor XR 75 mg. a day and Clonazapan 4 mg a day* I have...
- can someone help me out? 2nd July 2005
... Im taking Effexor XR 75 and I was wondering if it's ok to take a half...
... Im taking Effexor XR 75 and I was wondering if it's ok to take a half ... interactions when taken together?
Hi,
I take Effexor XR also. Xanax and Effexor do not interact with each...
- dizzy and nausea 2nd July 2005
... i am dizzy and have nausea since being off effexor and wellbutrin. this is my fourth day completely med ... getting worse everday. I tapered off very slowly off the effexor and a little quicker off the wellbutrin any suggetions...
... i am dizzy and have nausea since being off effexor and wellbutrin. this is my fourth day completely med ... getting worse everday. I tapered off very slowly off the effexor and a little quicker off the wellbutrin any suggetions...
... appear a lot of people have trouble coming off the damn effexor . I was one of those people.
The brain shakes as...
... long will these symptoms last? I took a few beads of effexor as i cannot stand this. Not sure if a few beads wil ... stay away from any prescribed meds. thanks sick of effexor . I went off celexa last year and had none of these...
... But it was the going offf that is hard for me with effexor . The dizziness is really bad the nausea i could stand...
... But it was the going offf that is hard for me with effexor . The dizziness is really bad the nausea i could stand...
... sick of effexor are u on any meds right now? And are they better ... than effexor ?...
... sick of effexor are u on any meds right now? And are they better ... than effexor ?
Well, I personally think anything is better ... than Effexor -- but I'm not on anything now. I tried nearly everything ... it was just making my depression worse.
For me, Effexor was just the last straw. I gained the most weight...
- Depression or anxiety? Maybe both? 1st July 2005
... headaches, racing heart and trembling.
I have started Effexor a few weeks ago and I believe its helping, I may try...
... relate to how you feel. I also have just started effexor . I have had anxiety/panic for the last 10 years,...
... hard to find the best treatment. Let me know how the Effexor is working out for you and I'll do the same.
Best...
... I'll keep you posted on the effexor . What mg. are you taking? I am starting the 75 out...
... experienced at the same until I went through it myself.
Effexor worked very well for me in the past, I wish you luck...
- Hysterectomy = Depression 30th June 2005
... hormones and I am desparately trying to wean off of Effexor (anti depressant) and I take Wellbutrin(anti depressant ... already told me in no uncertain terms. GET OFF OF THE EFFEXOR and take only estrogen. Sorry to be so long in my ... me in the morning rounds.
The pros and cons of Effexor . The best advice I can give you is do a search on ... the depression boards on Effexor . You will get the pro the cons and a very hot debate ... sure spelling) but they were trying to get me off the Effexor very quickly and on to the Wellbutrin. They didn't...
- Weight gain Celexa vs Zoloft 28th June 2005
... some loss and I did not need to lose. I have been on effexor and gained 20 pounds in 3 months. I amnow off that...
- can someone explain? 28th June 2005
... longer help them. I have been on Zoloft, Celexa, Effexor , and now Wellbutrin. All I can say is if she is feeling...
... it seemed that she crashed harder. She just started Effexor 70mg's. Has'nt evan been a week yet. She has also...
- ADs for sleep disturbances... 26th June 2005
... SpeedStick :)
I have ultra-vivid dreams since being on Effexor . I read in another thread about that being a side...
- Meds, positive or negative? 26th June 2005
... moved forward in life.
About 3 years ago I was on Effexor but didn't keep it up for long enough to experience...
... as bad ones. I am in the process of tapering off of Effexor because of the negative side effects and I have added ... right now. My plan is to continue to wean off of the Effexor entirely and I am not sure what combination I am going ... others have not. In my opinion if you do decide to try Effexor , I would make it my very last choice because of the...
- Wellbutrin? Does anyone take this? 22nd June 2005
... sMommy :)
I am on a combination of Wellbutrin and Effexor . I am weaning off the Effexor as it stopped working ... Wellbutrin has helped but like I said I am taking the Effexor also. I have taken Wellbutrin before and I had to...
- starting antidepressants. Help! 21st June 2005
... breakdown. I entered therapy (one on one) and was put on Effexor . It helped. A number of years later I entered group ... behaviours and feeling emotions. I have been back on Effexor for 2 years. What is the effect on me (other than...
- AntiDepressants and Weight Loss 21st June 2005
... on), I decided to try a different AD. I've been on Effexor XR, for 2 weeks, and so far I find that I have almost...
... on), I decided to try a different AD. I've been on Effexor XR, for 2 weeks, and so far I find that I have almost...
- Wellbutrin and weight loss 20th June 2005
... been on different ones including Zoloft, Celexa, and Effexor . Over these years I have gradually gained weight...
- Do I need more medication or less? 19th June 2005
... Hi....I started on Effexor XR 75 mg last October for mild depression and obsessive ... one problem....I need to lose weight and being the Effexor makes me feel happy and not stressed, I don't seem...
- To sickofeffexor: please read 18th June 2005
... t have done that, but I left you a post regarding effexor . Could you please read and advise. Thanks!...
... sick of effexor , I mostly suffer from severe anxiety/panic attacks ... - even when I just missed a dose.
I'm not sure Effexor is the best choice if anxiety is mostly your problem ... discuss all of the various medication choices you have. Effexor can be difficult for some people to get off of, so...
... switch from the morning to the night. I don't think effexor is the one for me either. I was only still on the...
- Alternatives to Paxil 18th June 2005
... gained weight on Paxil and I gained a lot of weight on Effexor . The Effexor withdrawal was also very difficult....
... sick of effexor , I mostly suffer from severe anxiety/panic attacks...
- Does anyone here REALLY Understand? 17th June 2005
... depression for many years now. I am on medications; Effexor , Wellbutrin and Klonopin (clonazepam). I am seeing...
... depression for many years now. I am on medications; Effexor , Wellbutrin and Klonopin (clonazepam). I am seeing...
... take another step down in the weaning process of the Effexor . My doctor at the clinic doesn't understand the withdrawl...
... have been up and down, mostly down because of the Effexor weaning. My stupid @$$ dr doesn't believe there is ... any such thing as having withdrawls from the Effexor and he won't prescribe more so I can make the process...
... out for you. I had a horrible time getting off of Effexor and Cymbalta is in the same drug class, so I am hoping...
... out for you. I had a horrible time getting off of Effexor and Cymbalta is in the same drug class, so I am hoping...
- Effexor withdrawal? 17th June 2005
... I went without taking Effexor for a few days and I got very dizzy while standing...
... Hi,
I've been taking Effexor for a year for depression & anxiety. 1/2 of a 75mg ... there any bad side effects from sudden withdrawal from Effexor ? I have to drive several miles tomorrow to go to...
... Sudden withdrawal from Effexor can cause rapid and severe side effects (for some...
- Constant pressure in the back of my head - please help 17th June 2005
... but I can take it only rarely. I have taken Paxil, Effexor , Serzone, and other stuff, but nothing helped against...
- Lexapro? 16th June 2005
... mood and lack of side effects with this compared to Effexor , Zoloft and Wellbutrin. I do have an increased sex...
- effexor question "How Long to Adjust?" 14th June 2005
... Ive been on 75 ml of effexor for about a month, and Ive been dealing with headaches ... tiredness. About 2 pm, everyday I do what I call "The Effexor Crash". I am just so tired I go to lay down and fall...
... I've taken Effexor and had some unpleasant side effects (different to...
... that you're having those symptoms as side effects to effexor . I think maybe you should talk to your doctor about ... describe is what I was suffering from before I was taking effexor . I'm now taking 150 mgs once a day and I feel much ... better. I started the effexor in may with the beginner pack and then went to 75...
- Effexor- does it work? 14th June 2005
... I am starting effexor tomorrow for severe depression. Can anyone tell me...
... been on almost every one of them out there, except effexor . Did your doc give you possible side effects? Everyone ... different from anti depressants. My husband is on effexor . He went on it for migranes....he now believes it ... depression, you can always try Wellbutrin along with the Effexor ! Wellbutrin can counter balance some of these drugs...
... Effexor was the first anti-depressant I tried and it didn ... think I am unusual in that most meds don't help me. Effexor is supposed to be very good for both depression and...
... Effexor made a huge difference for my boyfriend and another...
... I am starting effexor tomorrow for severe depression. Can anyone tell me ... )
You should run a search of these boards on Effexor -- that way you can read all kinds of opinions on...
- I'm miserable; please help 12th June 2005
... itself). You might want to talk to your doctor about Effexor XR. It has a higher success rate than Zoloft (and...
- emergeny - urgent! electrical impulses jolting through brain 12th June 2005
... years...paxil, then lexipro, then celexa, and on to effexor . they all seem to work for awhile, then i will suddenly ... only 20 this shouldnt happen! so i've switched from effexor 75 XR to wellbutrin 150 mg SR twice a day, as i understand ... transition i had was to go one day cold turkey of no effexor , and the following day i took only one wellbutrin ... took two a day. NOW, ever since i stopped with the effexor , i feel these electrical pulses surge through my body ... similar feelings when i missed more than one day of effexor previously, only not so severe! i wonder; am i withdrawing...
... years...paxil, then lexipro, then celexa, and on to effexor . they all seem to work for awhile, then i will suddenly ... only 20 this shouldnt happen! so i've switched from effexor 75 XR to wellbutrin 150 mg SR twice a day, as i understand ... transition i had was to go one day cold turkey of no effexor , and the following day i took only one wellbutrin ... took two a day. NOW, ever since i stopped with the effexor , i feel these electrical pulses surge through my body ... similar feelings when i missed more than one day of effexor previously, only not so severe! i wonder; am i withdrawing ... doctor but I've read up a bit so IMHO it sounds like Effexor withdrawal(electric zaps common in SSri withdrawal...
... cow ... i have heard that before, tapering off the effexor would be perfect ( i think) and a slow introduction ... reduce and increase each one until i'm off of the effexor ? is there any chance that the two drugs taken together...
... It seems like it is Effexor withdrawal-- you cannot stop Effexor cold turkey ... tell you to taper off....
It's ok to taper off the Effexor and start the Welbutrin slowly at the same time.....
... That my friend, sounds like Effexor withdrawl. I HIGHLY recommend going off of it *very...
... that is a high dosage...of everything!
75mg of Effexor a day is not a high dose in the slightest. Many people...
... [QUOTE=racing flats]75mg of Effexor a day is not a high dose in the slightest. Many people ... 300mg, but some people take more.
ITA......150mg of Effexor is considered a theraputic dose. I was on higher than...
- Thanks and sharing my update 11th June 2005
... update as to where i am at now.
ok after trying effexor and getting off effexor..and after trying to see a...
- Well, I did it. 9th June 2005
... Today I went to the doctor's, and he prescribed me Effexor XR. I have to say, that I was really worried he would ... which AD would be right for me. He highly recommends effexor xr, so he gave me a sample pack to take for 2 weeks ... to know your experiences with weight gain/loss on effexor xr, so please share your stories!! Thanks!
Whiskers...
... Today I went to the doctor's, and he prescribed me Effexor XR. I have to say, that I was really worried he would ... which AD would be right for me. He highly recommends effexor xr, so he gave me a sample pack to take for 2 weeks ... to know your experiences with weight gain/loss on effexor xr, so please share your stories!! Thanks!
Whiskers ... with your doctor.
I have had bad experiences with Effexor , ie, weight gain, etc. I really don't want you to...
- Effexor XR & Vivid Dreams 9th June 2005
... get better. I am in the process of tapering from the Effexor . I still have the dreams and I know what you mean...
... you and you shouldnt be made tired by them
if the effexor isnt helping your depression maybe swap to another...
... hry33,
Effexor seems to be working well when it comes to helping...
... you and you shouldnt be made tired by them
if the effexor isnt helping your depression maybe swap to another ... type of antidepressant med
When I was on Effexor I had very vivid, very bad dreams and I always woke...
- Dear Diary 8th June 2005
... doesn't even begin to describe it, even though the Effexor is running a close race.
I think you bring a lot...
- I'm a leaky faucet! Can't stop crying...arg. 7th June 2005
... truly set me off. I saw somebody there and was put on Effexor XR but because I was really uncomfortable with the...
... truly set me off. I saw somebody there and was put on Effexor XR but because I was really uncomfortable with the...
... there is hope for you! Get back on your meds. I take Effexor too and feel great! I also have a great psychiatrist...
- sliding back into depression..... 5th June 2005
... pressure from my sis I tried a new doc. I was switched to effexor which has helped until now. I have had ups and downs ... right medications.
How long have you been on the effexor ? What dose are you at? I also topped out on the ... zoloft after about 4 yrs and was switched to effexor , which I have been on for 5 1/2 yrs. I currently...
- My little depression "check-off list" 4th June 2005
... drug, food, other bad habit)?? (YES, I am weaning off effexor xr, and trying to limit my sugar intake).
4. Am...
- what would happen if I just stopped taking prozac? 4th June 2005
... taking it 4 days ago. I've been doing great. I was on Effexor last year and had horrible withdrawal symptoms. I...
- Answer this question about Lexapro..PLEASE 3rd June 2005
... exercise levels dropped dramatically once I started Effexor XR. I went from years of steady 50 - 70 miles a week ... never come back, even with not running for months and Effexor XR use. But my metabolism is surely affected, as I...
- Please Read & Respond..... 3rd June 2005
... the way of my daily activities.
I'm on 150 mg of effexor and I've tried everything else. I think it's something...
- Insomnia with Effexor PLEASE HELP 3rd June 2005
... Sorry golden, I'm on 150 mg of effexor and I've never had problems sleeping. But every person...
... Do you take the effexor in the am........I have been on it for 5 1/2 yrs and...
- Weight gain on Zoloft 2nd June 2005
... Prozac was the only one I did not gain weight from -- Effexor was the worst....
- Anger is out of control... 1st June 2005
... mean! My dr. just gave me another sample packet of effexor xr, so I'm debating between that and the lex, or wellbutrin...
- anxiety or depression? 1st June 2005
... depression. My dr. just gave me another starter pack of effexor xr....
... night to sleep. I don't know if I should start the effexor the dr. gave me, or something else. I am sorry you...
... I don't know if I should start the effexor the dr. gave me, or something else. I am sorry you ... improving for you.
I personally had the worst time on Effexor ... I had all the side effects, and they got worse ... alternative ADs before you make a decision about taking the Effexor . It's good to be as well-informed as possible.
...
... sickof effexor , I know you had a hard time. You are one of the people ... that make me hesitant to take effexor ....which is a good thing. I don't want to get on ... but I guess I need to. I still think he may push the effexor , so I am not sure quite what to do. I have always...
... sickof effexor , I know you had a hard time. You are one of the people ... that make me hesitant to take effexor ....which is a good thing. I don't want to get on ... but I guess I need to. I still think he may push the effexor , so I am not sure quite what to do. I have always ... anxiety -- maybe does both anxiety and depression. Effexor is really just for depression. My doctor gave me ... different stuff to take for the anxiety on top of the Effexor . Personally I think that working on the anxiety,...
... degree you have the depression and anxiety.
I take Effexor & Wellbutrin for the depression but I am trying to ... wean off of the Effexor . I take Klonopin for anxiety.
I agree with SOE...
... have since decreased the Wellbutrin and I still take Effexor . I also take Klonopin for anxiety. The best doctor...
- length of med treatment 1st June 2005
... Hi everyone,
I was just prescribed effexor and ativan less than a week ago. I was wondering...
... Hi everyone,
I was just prescribed effexor and ativan less than a week ago. I was wondering...
... Hi everyone,
I was just prescribed effexor and ativan less than a week ago. I was wondering...
- 3 weeks on Lexapro and no change? 1st June 2005
... ssri's are fairly simular also. Have you discussed Effexor with your doctor? Hope I was of some help. Good luck...
- meds meds and more meds... will it ever end? 30th May 2005
... celexa and adding in something else. I think it was effexor ? I can't remember... I am just confused and muddy...
... celexa and adding in something else. I think it was effexor ? I can't remember... I am just confused and muddy...
- Lexapro and AGITATION???? 29th May 2005
... it just me??? :)
I've never tried Lexapro -- but Effexor made me very cranky.... I am also extremely sensitive...
- venlafaxine? 29th May 2005
... s really important that you don't miss any doses. Effexor has a very short half-life which means if you miss ... stop taking it, you need to taper off very slowly.
Effexor works for some people -- and not for others -- like ...
I had a tough time with all the side effects, so Effexor was the last in a long list of drugs that I took for...
... Effexor XR made me tired as well, it does for a lot of people ... over time.
Here's an example: I am going off of Effexor XR now, after being on it since February. I've slowly ... to introduce a different drug (Celexa). I remember Effexor XR made me really tired at first then it wasn't near...
... Hey- i've been taking effexor extended release for about 2 and a half years now...
- Effexor XR allergic reaction? 27th May 2005
... I have been taking Effexor XR for two days (75mg) for depression/anxiety. My ... headache, shallow breathing a bit. I stopped taking the Effexor . The problem is I also have an impacted wisdom tooth ... or face is a symptom of an allergic reaction with Effexor which is why I'm asking. Does this sound like it's ... caused by the Effexor or the tooth? Thanks for reading.
- Kelly
You ... should not be taking your dad's pills. Effexor needs to be monitored by a doctor -- one of the side ... blood pressure is going up? Also, you shouldn't start Effexor at 75 -- you need to go up slowly -- and come off...
... I agree with sickofeffexor! When I tried Effexor (by my doctors orders) She started me at 35mg and...
... weighed the risks and I did research (extensively) on Effexor XR before I took it. I'm an adult and it's not as...
... cheap. I think we have ONE if Florida.
About the Effexor , truthfully even under a doctor's care I was scared...
- Cymbalta 26th May 2005
... thoughts like that. I read that Cymbalta is alot like Effexor and I tried that for one day and stopped taking it...
... am not your best judge of cymbalta. I had been on effexor for a couple of months and not getting any better...
... night and am a lil nervoius like heather casue I taken effexor but those side effects were horrible.. I have been...
- St. John's Wort 25th May 2005
... Hi Sickof effexor :)
I know you have been doing a lot of research ... admiration for you and your achievement of coming off the Effexor and the other meds. It has been so comforting to me ... suffered and still do suffer from the withdrawls of the Effexor . I sincerely appreciate the support! Thanks for the...
- Wellbutrin, depression, peri-menopause 23rd May 2005
... than HRTs in helping with these symptoms. I've taken Effexor before and Paxil. Both made me really hyper and irritable...
- measuring effexor beads 23rd May 2005
... can I use the effexor beads that I have taken out of the capsules, without ... when I get to 25 and 50 mgs. Also can I stop taking effexor if I am at 25 for a week? I am also taking 100mgs ... for it.
I am currently dosing down from 262.5mg Effexor XR (changing to Celexa) and have had no outrageous...
... you don't mind me asking why r u trapering off of effexor ? I am going from 300 and am currently at 100mg. I...
... can I use the effexor beads that I have taken out of the capsules, without ... when I get to 25 and 50 mgs. Also can I stop taking effexor if I am at 25 for a week? I am also taking 100mgs...
... I hope I can sick of effexor . I have had very little problem so far, so here is...
- Jennita -- question for you.... (and anyone else who wants to answer) 23rd May 2005
... Hi sickof effexor :)
I guess I go into the "anyone else catagory ... experience with it. I am still stuggling with the Effexor . Thanks for the recommendation for the compazine....
... Sick of Effexor
What's new????...
... experience with it. I am still stuggling with the Effexor . Thanks for the recommendation for the compazine. ... in there... if you go slowly, you'll get off the Effexor eventually. It took me 10 months... some people get...
... Sick of Effexor
What's new????
Hi Sgt! Nice to see you ...
... in there... if you go slowly, you'll get off the Effexor eventually. It took me 10 months... some people get ... off faster. You'll get there.
:)
Hi sickof effexor :)
He said that Neosporin can cause secondary infections ... Thanks for the encouragement on getting off of the Effexor . I will get there in time.
Best wishes,
Sam ...
- effexor XR and nightsweats??? 22nd May 2005
... tired than before I went to bed!!!!! I've been on effexor for 3 years and i haven't upped my dose for 6-7 months ... still a side effect after that long???
I had taken Effexor XR for a couple of years before I got that side effect...
... I have sweat coming off of me. :) I have been on Effexor for about 3 years and have started to taper slowly...
... I had night sweats when I first started effexor xr, about 5 1/2 yrs ago, and with each increase. ...
... really occur until after I started to get myself off of effexor , but man it is bad sometimes. It's usually the worse ... doc about it, and it's definitely a side affect of effexor since effexor affects your seratonin....
... Whew! At least I know what else I can blame on the Effexor ....my doctor already thinks I am Loony Tunes :) ...
... soooo hard. I didn't think it was a side effect of Effexor only because it didn't surface until about 1 year...
- From Paxil to Wellbutrin - I Feel Awful! - Paxil flu or Wellbutrin? Any Ideas 21st May 2005
... I have to say that I was withdrawing from 75mg of Effexor , as well, which I had been on for 2 weeks prior to...
