- Do all depressives get better in time?! 21st May 2005
... hit on the one that is just right for you. I am on effexor , now for 5 years without side effects. I use to cry...
- I was almost over it! My happiness = HIS depression. Vice versa!!! 19th May 2005
... became suicidal, I finally got help and was put on Effexor . My family was extremely worried about me. Shortly ... my doctor admitted the only reason I was still on Effexor , was because of those awful withdrawal symptoms. But...
- When will it EVER end...if it does 19th May 2005
... meds that I am already taking, which are 275 mg of Effexor and 2 mg of klonopin, she put me on 100 mg of Wellbutrin...
- Which AD has the lowest incident of withdrawal? 18th May 2005
... down to 7.5mg of Paxil and my doctor just prescribed Effexor XR (which I'm afraid to take since reading these boards...
... down to 7.5mg of Paxil and my doctor just prescribed Effexor XR (which I'm afraid to take since reading these boards ... sexual side effects; thus, the new med.
Thanks.
Effexor killed my sex drive -- but it may be different for...
... sexual side effects. I am currently on Wellbutrin and Effexor . I was on the Effexor for several years and it killed ... my sex drive. Even with the combo of Wellbutrin and Effexor I still can't tell a difference. When I was on Wellbutrin...
- Effexor Withdrawal, Day 12 18th May 2005
... these symptoms?
I started tapering from 300 mg Effexor in March 2005. I was cut to 150 mg in the first couple ... This was done in the hospital. I stayed on the 150 mg Effexor for 1 month before I started another taper to 75 mg...
... small amount (for me Zoloft). I went from Zoloft to Effexor to Zoloft. Both of them left me very tired and unable...
... 20mg citalopram pills in front of me as I type this. Effexor XR was my first experience with AD drugs of any kind ... other similar drug) will feel more or less the same as Effexor , just a slight variation or whatever. If that's the...
- Thanks!! 18th May 2005
... the great advice given on this board!!
I was on Effexor for 2 years and was having terrible withdrawal effects...
- Help, Help Help.... Cymbalta Withdrawal.... help. 18th May 2005
... will make it through... I made it through Paxil and Effexor withdrawal. But somehow this one seems worse, and...
... I am in my 5th week of withdrawing from Effexor and Trazedone. Please fo to [removed] and read the...
- just prescribed Effexor XR 17th May 2005
... I took Effexor for about six months. It helped with my anxiety
...
... with this drug? Many Thanks
Hi there, I am on Effexor XR as well. I started it just over three months ago ... lots of people talk about horrible withdrawal from Effexor XR when stopped. Again, some people really do have...
... Hello Rose. I've been on effexor XR for 5 years (75 mg capsule) and I feel great. ...
... I took effexor 150mg for 18 months a couple of years ago. It really...
... one that had a side effect of weight gain. He said effexor does not cause weight gain. If you look at a print ... out of the possible side effects of effexor , you will notice that causing weight gain is not listed ... an anti-depression drug really works for you, like effexor does for me & you feel normal; it won't be the drug...
... one that had a side effect of weight gain. He said effexor does not cause weight gain. If you look at a print ... out of the possible side effects of effexor , you will notice that causing weight gain is not listed ... an anti-depression drug really works for you, like effexor does for me & you feel normal; it won't be the drug ... ... I, and several people I know gained weight on Effexor . Plus, two of my doctors are now convinced that ADs...
- When going one SSRI to another 17th May 2005
... I went from Zoloft to Effexor XR without any problems. When I tried to go from ... Effexor to Wellbutrin, I ran into withdrawals from the Effexor...
- Coming off Effexor.. night sweats? 17th May 2005
... my doctor wanted to try something else.. hence the Effexor . But it was only until after I got off my Proazac ... because my depression got so much worse after I started Effexor . And my next doctors appointment isn't until next ... week. So I actually stopped taking the Effexor cold. I just couldn't stand it. But ever since I ... Has anyone else had this side-effect coming off Effexor ? How long did it last? I am just worried that maybe ... withdrawal effect. You are not supposed to go off Effexor cold turkey -- you're just letting yourself in for...
- Suicide discussed 16th May 2005
... devoted to depression.
I'm currently dosing down off Effexor and think about killing myself all the time. I would...
- "Ugly" is Depression 16th May 2005
... help me. I did and I received a prescription for effexor xr (anti-depression capsule) & clonazepam (anti-anxiety...
- What do I do now? 14th May 2005
... try to get control of my life back.
I had been on effexor for the past year and a half but had changed to cymbalta...
... try to get control of my life back.
I had been on effexor for the past year and a half but had changed to cymbalta...
... personal one. I for one am trying to taper from the Effexor . I am on a combination of Effexor and Wellbutrin....
- Pulsatile Tinnitus Sign In If You Have It 14th May 2005
... I took Effexor for depression last spring for about 6 weeks. It...
- wellbutrin=no appetite 13th May 2005
... zombie-esque way- i couldnt stay awake! i also was on effexor , which was ok- maybe second best and also remeron...
- New 12th May 2005
... I take a great anti-depression capsule called effexor that works quickly and with each passing day, works...
- Effexor XR to Celexa - experiences? 12th May 2005
... fluoxetine in between. I only went up to 150mg of effexor , and gradually reduced my dosage and switched to 40mg...
... fluoxetine in between. I only went up to 150mg of effexor , and gradually reduced my dosage and switched to 40mg ... yet to experience, if I will).
Since I started Effexor XR, I missed my dose by almost four hours once, just...
... On effexor xr for 5 years now. No side effects. Also on clonazepam...
- Insomnia 12th May 2005
... depression there is help via prescribed drugs. I take effexor for depression and clonazepam for anxiety. When you...
- sleepy? 12th May 2005
... I'm on 2 meds for bi-polar depression. Effexor (capsule) for depression and Clonazepam (tablet) for...
- effexor side effects 11th May 2005
... Hi Leslie.I've been on Effexor for almost 4 mths.I've noticed the same thing,I hope...
... fine, thankfully. I just want to get other people's effexor experiences. Thanks for replying!...
... For me, I've been on Zoloft and Effexor and both of them caused me memory loss. Not only...
- new here 10th May 2005
... What meds are you taking? I am on Wellbutrin and Effexor .
Best wishes,
Sam :)...
- Why do I feel this way? 10th May 2005
... a difference the last couple of days.My dosage of Effexor has been increased and i think my body needs time...
... allergies, sleep and it helps with the withdrawl from the Effexor . I will ask my doctor about it. They gave it to me...
... allergies, sleep and it helps with the withdrawl from the Effexor . I will ask my doctor about it. They gave it to me...
- lonely 10th May 2005
... turned my life around. I take the lowest dose of effexor capsule and the lowest dose of clonazepam anti-anxiety...
... turned my life around. I take the lowest dose of effexor capsule and the lowest dose of clonazepam anti-anxiety...
- I'm so tired,today 10th May 2005
... days.I have a cat and I feed the birds.I'm taking Effexor and I've come along ways from were I was three months...
- lexapro, how much? 9th May 2005
... might consider trying the others (Zoloft, Prozac, Effexor , etc.), if these don't work after a few months, but...
- Just wanna talk 9th May 2005
... or an increase in dose.
I'm bi-polar, & I take effexor (anti-depression capsules) & clonazepam (anti-anxiety...
- I hate Mother's Day! 7th May 2005
... depression. I think the migraines were coming from the Effexor . I worked as a customer service representative. It...
... depression. I think the migraines were coming from the Effexor . I worked as a customer service representative. It ... finished high school so my skills are limited.I'm on Effexor .I had some side effects but in the long run it has...
- Wellbutrin sr and effexor xr 5th May 2005
... Hi Sandy :)
I am currently on 75 mg of Effexor XR and 450 mg of the Wellbutrin SR. I started tapering ... off of the Effexor almost 7 weeks ago. I was taking 300 mg of Effexor...
... is bound to be a big factor. I had zero energy on effexor at the higher doses and could not get out of bed....
... I take 300mg of Wellbutrin and 150mg of Effexor . I find it's working for me. I still have my days...
... if it helps.
How long does it take to get off effexor ? I was on 300, and over 2 weeks went down to 150. ... on the wellbutrin at 100. After a few weeks of no effexor I want to go off it too.
I hate this depression...
... this? I have had such a hard time tapering from the Effexor . I am wondering if you have had any problems with...
... take it a little slower on the withdrawl from the Effexor . Just my opinion.
If I didn't know better I would...
... under no circumstance was I to go under 150 of the effexor . She said if I want to go off it we would discuss...
... I take the minimum dose of effexor xr and clonazepam (anti-anxiety tablet). The clonazepam...
... Thanks Lucy :)
Also what dose is the lowest does for effexor ?...
... Also what dose is the lowest does for effexor ?
37.5mg. It's the lowest dose Effexor comes in....
... under no circumstance was I to go under 150 of the effexor . She said if I want to go off it we would discuss ... s not as bad as you think it is.
I am still on Effexor 75 mg, Wellbutrin 450 mg and I see my doctor on Monday ... . I think I was doing better on the 150 mg of Effexor and 300 mg Wellbutrin.
I agree with your doctor...
... Wellbutrin 450 mg back to the 300 mg and continue with Effexor 75 mg. I am concerned that the blurred vision is not...
... Wellbutrin 450 mg back to the 300 mg and continue with Effexor 75 mg. I am concerned that the blurred vision is not...
- insomnia on most AD's 4th May 2005
... been trying lots of different meds, including Buspar, Effexor , Celexa, Prozac, and now Cymbalta. Insomnia is a...
... been trying lots of different meds, including Buspar, Effexor , Celexa, Prozac, and now Cymbalta. Insomnia is a...
... drowsy and you get a real good sleep. Also I take my effexor (anti-depression capsule) in the am. Since it helps...
- Just prescribed Cymbalta 4th May 2005
... that was a big deal for me. Cymbalta is much like Effexor , its an SSNRI. I believe it was approved by the FDA ... sleep I usually sweat a lot, which happened on the Effexor as well, its sort of annoying, but I'm sure you can ... caused weight gain, which is great, but neither did Effexor , so I was expecting the same. I do suffer from fatigue...
... have been on the cymbalta for 3 weeks. Was taking effexor but that didn;t seem to be doing the job. The 30...
- Frustrated and Hurt 3rd May 2005
... It's been a while since my husband has come off of Effexor . To be exact, since mid January. And I know it takes ... as to what other men are feeling when coming off of Effexor . I need to try and understand cause what he is doing...
- Has anyone else experienced this -- no appetite as a withdrawal? 1st May 2005
... so). I have been off and on with either Zoloft or Effexor for the past year. I have decided to take control ... to not let things slide by anymore. On Zoloft and Effexor , I basically could care less if nothing got done....
- Uncontrollable Crying 30th April 2005
... Does anyone else experience this? I take Effexor XR 150 mg., but I have always been a crier. I really...
... depressed and cry alot, I really don't think your Effexor is working for you. I started on Lexapro nearly a...
... Please do, because it sounds to me as if the Effexor is just not working. But - there are many more meds...
... I take effexor xr & clonazepam (anti-anxiety tablets) - min. dose ... sad.
You didn't say how long you have been on effexor . It doesn't sound good though, because it starts...
- Zoloft ? 30th April 2005
... aka Zoloft) 7 Days ago. I previously took Prozac, Effexor , Dothiepin, Celexa and Clomipramine ...... this is...
- effexor xr weight gain 30th April 2005
... I'm on Effexor XR (225mg) and since day one it's caused major loss ... gain problem.
I guess we are all different. If Effexor XR is working for your depression (other than the...
... I've been on Effexor XR (150mg) for about 1 month and I've lost 2 lbs. ... doctor- he said that weight gain in his patients on Effexor is rare. The maximum he's personally seen is approximately...
... I haven't gained weight on Effexor , but it is certainly possible. Everyone reacts differently...
... Hi
I have been on effexor for two years now. When I started I was 9 stone and ... if I put on a few extra pounds. well since taking effexor it increased my sugar cravings dramatically.
I ... am now trying to come off effexor and am finding it very difficult
xx...
... I was on celexa and lost weight. However I am on effexor and I too have the sweet tooth that seems to come ... have never had a weight problem so I know it is the effexor . I am going off it now because my depression has gotten...
... Look at a printout of effexor possible side effects. Weight gain is not on it, ... but weight loss is. When I was put on effexor , I asked my doctor if it put on weight, and he said ... forget, if you start feeling less depressed because effexor really does work, you may start socializing more, ... also start eating more. If you are feeling normal on effexor and not experiencing any negative side effects, stay...
... walk, workout at gym) I can say that since taking the effexor I have a crazy sweet tooth and have no energy so anm ... dressed or get out of bed. I can only conclude that the effexor is the cause because it is not the way I live when ... I am not taking effexor ....
... you can hardly get out of bed and have no energy, effexor is not doing its job for you. How long have you been ... taking effexor ? It usually starts working rather quickly and with ... top of everything else I mentioned. The combo of effexor (75 mg) & clonazepam (min dose) is helping me lead ... valium and didn't like feeling so drugged up. With effexor , I feel wonderful and when you feel that way, you...
... wanted to say that I did gain weight while I was on Effexor . I was on it for a year and half (I’ve just completed...
... Hi - I just wanted to update about my taking effexor and weight gain.
I saw my Pdr soon after and he said...
... sweets and carbs that others report. Since starting Effexor in Februrary I have gained 15-20 lbs.. I'm hoping...
... Glad to hear that the Effexor is working for you. What dose are you on. I have...
... Hi Chris49
I started taking Effexor in February and am currently taking 150mg daily. ... experiencing a major episode. This time I was prescribed Effexor and my doctor insisted I receive some counseling ... time to time that I believe is a side effect of the Effexor . I'm hoping that when I see my physician at the end ... month, she will agree to start backing me off of the Effexor and letting me try to "fly solo" again.
Other ... problems I've had with the Effexor have been elevated blood pressure and heart palpitations...
... I have been on Effexor XR for a little over a month. and I have noticed...
... I have been on Effexor XR for about 3 months now. I am noticing a HUGE change ... because I had lost 87 pounds prior to being put on Effexor . I exercise vigorously about 5 times per week...doing ... at a rapid pace. This is horrible! Before taking Effexor , I had my eating habits completely under control. ... stop craving sweets, diet sodas, etc. After starting Effexor , it seems this control over my heating habits vanished ... . I cannot say for certain that it is caused by Effexor , but I really cannot think of another explanation ... . Now, after losing 87 pounds prior to Effexor , I have gained 24 pounds back...all since starting ... Effexor ! I have tried to stop taking it because the weight...
... I have been on Effexor XR for about 3 months now. I am noticing a HUGE change ... amount and types of food I crave. ... After starting Effexor , it seems this control over my heating habits vanished ... . I cannot say for certain that it is caused by Effexor , but I really cannot think of another explanation ... .
It's the Effexor changing your appetite and cravings. And many people ... doctor about taking Prozac while you taper off the Effexor . Prozac has a long half life and can be easier to...
- friend on depression [dont know her timeleft to going away] 29th April 2005
... tried other antidepressents (Lexapro, Wellbutrin, Effexor , Prozac?)...
... tried other antidepressents (Lexapro, Wellbutrin, Effexor , Prozac?)
nope, only zoloft....
- My Story or There is Hope for You! 29th April 2005
... glad I did.
I'm 30 now; I take a combination of Effexor and Epilim to help the
chemical imbalance in my...
... just placed me on epilim after 6 years of being on effexor , with no positive results and feeling that this is...
... Ive been through various medications...at the mo on effexor and i personally feel it does help - it wont be a...
... just placed me on epilim after 6 years of being on effexor , with no positive results and feeling that this is...
- If you're thinking of taking effexor..... 28th April 2005
... sharing your experiences with the horrible withdrawls of Effexor . I have tapered from 300mg to 75mg. I was in the hospital ... weeks. The last 3 days I have been on 75 mg of the Effexor . I know first hand what you are talking about, it ... market? I wanted to end my life while I was on the Effexor and now that I am tapering from it I don't know if ... even those that have successfully discontinued the Effexor .
Best wishes and many hugs,
Sam :)...
... sharing your experiences with the horrible withdrawls of Effexor . I have tapered from 300mg to 75mg. I was in the hospital ... weeks. The last 3 days I have been on 75 mg of the Effexor . I know first hand what you are talking about, it ... market? I wanted to end my life while I was on the Effexor and now that I am tapering from it I don't know if ... even those that have successfully discontinued the Effexor .
Best wishes and many hugs,
Sam :)
Compazine...
- Effexor XR and having a baby-any experience? 27th April 2005
... I agree with you. I'm also on effexor and have been thinking about getting pregnant in probably ... definitely going to take the year to slowly come off of effexor so that I'm not "addicted" to it when I try to get...
- Can't Figure It Out 25th April 2005
... along with Trazedone. I have also taken Buspar and Effexor in the past. Even with the meds I still have very...
... that there is for depression. I now take 275 mg of Effexor and 2 mg of Klonopin. It seems that I have more bad...
- Lexapro and sugar cravings? 24th April 2005
... I am on Effexor XR, which is similar to Lexapro, and I also have intense...
- effexor question 24th April 2005
... I understand your question. Did you start on the Effexor and then stop it and started taking the Lexapro? ...
... I have been on Effexor for about 5.5 yrs now. Your body is no longer used...
... Yes, Samantha, I started out on effexor and stopped. I restarted some lexapro I already had...
... Yes, Samantha, I started out on effexor and stopped. I restarted some lexapro I already had...
... 150 mg of effexor is a rather large dose to begin taking it again. ...
... the doctor asap. Tell him you'd like to get back on effexor , possible 75 mg per day and see if he'll give you ... very little and is so effective. You could take the effexor in the morning and the clonazepam at night and see ... In the meantime, if you wanted to use up the 150 mg effexor that you now have, take one every other morning for...
... I took Lexapro and then went on Effexor 350mg and I beleive that you could go ahead and take ... the effexor again but you might want to check with your doctor...
... you can - many people do their final dose-down off Effexor XR by counting beads in the caps. I have personally ... nothing more tragically comical than watching your Effexor beads scatter everywhere. d'oh!
The beads are slightly...
... you can - many people do their final dose-down off Effexor XR by counting beads in the caps. I have personally ... nothing more tragically comical than watching your Effexor beads scatter everywhere. d'oh!
The beads are slightly...
... like her old self again. She knows someone who is on effexor and that person is doing real well. You seem to suffer ... your doctor.
When I suggested taking the 150 mg effexor on an every other day basis, I meant it to be short ... until you spoke to your doctor. If you have been off effexor for some time now, 150 mg seems like a high dose,...
- Lexapro and Pregnancy 23rd April 2005
... pregnant had babies with birth defects. This was for Effexor & klonopin. But according to him, all anti-depressants...
- Caged By My Illness-First Post 23rd April 2005
... many trials and tribulations, I was put on 275 mg of Effexor and 2 mg of Klonopin. This seemed to be the wonder...
- Nutritional supplements .....YESSSSSSS 22nd April 2005
... period! It's heaven sent. :) I am also taking 75 mg of effexor (low dose) But, usually, even on ad's I still suffer...
- What would be a good way to go off effexor xr? 19th April 2005
... without a lot of withdrawal. So how do I go off of effexor ? I find that meds work at first and then stop I am...
- Wellbutrin And Vertigo Symptoms!!!! 19th April 2005
... horrible vertigo!! I was weaned off all but 35.7mg of Effexor , then went right off Effexor and right on 150 mg. ... it had to be the Wellbutrin and not withdrawal from Effexor , because already, in only a few hours from NOT TAKING...
- Last Increase on Effexor XR (now 262.5mg) 18th April 2005
... I wouldn't take effexor at night, because it would probably interfere with ... sleep. I take my effexor , soon after I get up in the morning and it works good ... anti-anxiety meds), maybe you could take less of the effexor , like maybe 150 mg per day. Do you believe effexor...
... that you are feeling much better, taking a combo of effexor & clonazepam. I really believe this could be the...
- Wellbrutin and Vertigo? Help Please! 18th April 2005
... horrible vertigo!! I was weaned off all but 35.7mg of Effexor , then went right off Effexor and right on 150 mg. ... it had to be the Wellbutrin and not withdrawal from Effexor , because already, in only a few hours from NOT TAKING...
... effects of withdrawal from SSRI's such as Zoloft, Paxil, Effexor , etc. It takes a while for it to get out of your ... effects are being caused more by the going off the Effexor rather than going on the Wellbutrin. This is just...
- ZOLOFT BAD Withdraws 18th April 2005
... migraines and I'm afraid to find out.I've been on Effexor for 10 weeks and when I read about the withdrawal...
- Hey again 18th April 2005
... ones are serious on a separate piece of paper.I'm on Effexor and I had some of the side affects but they're gone...
- what am i meant to do?!? 18th April 2005
... just trying to mess your head up? they took me off effexor and the want to me take prozac and olanzapine. Im...
... been on many different types, they just took me off effexor and they want to put me back on prozac before moving...
... Yikes, did you just stop the Effexor or are you tapering down on it? Have you started ... the Prozac? Effexor is a drug that will make you very uncomfortable if ... trembling, you probably need to either 1) go back on Effexor and slowly taper the dose down OR 2) switch to the ... Prozac so that you don't have the Effexor withdrawal.
Good luck!...
... in relation to the question about coming off the effexor my doc just pulled me right off it on friday and i...
- Please help me get off Cymbalta 17th April 2005
... is the third AD I've had to go off of, (Paxil and Effexor ) and no more! I will now pursue other means of help...
... is the third AD I've had to go off of, (Paxil and Effexor ) and no more! I will now pursue other means of help...
- feel good in the morning,all down hill from there. 16th April 2005
... but I think it's AD drug-related.
I take 225mg Effexor XR at 9am and experience a major decline in mood shortly...
- Lexapro...pro's and con's anyone??? 16th April 2005
... had been on prozac and effexor . lexapro is the best of the three in terms of side...
- New and Confused!! 15th April 2005
... deep depression since January, and was finally put on Effexor XR 75mg. in March. The meds knocked me out every ... to my doctor, and she told me to go off half of the Effexor for a week then go on Wellbutrin 150 mg. and not take ... any Effexor any more. In one week, I'm supposed to go up another...
... are not alone.
I'm on Celexa and my sister was on Effexor . She had such bad side effects that she chose to go...
- Well... 15th April 2005
... the doctor went better then you thought.I'm taking Effexor but I think there's side affects with any meds in...
- EoR??? hows it going 14th April 2005
... let the cold turn into pneumonia.I"ve been taking Effexor but some days are still pretty bad.I hope you start...
... let the cold turn into pneumonia.I"ve been taking Effexor but some days are still pretty bad.I hope you start ... depressed for so long. It's the pits, ain't it? Does the Effexor at least help a bit? I was on Lexapro about a month...
- Effexor XR - 10 week report 14th April 2005
... Definitely sounds like Effexor is not the thing for you. Part of it is normal - feeling...
... get angry and lash out at times, this is one area Effexor XR has actutally helped, and continues to help at ... noticeable, but small level.
No lethargy problem before Effexor XR - I was running 60 - 70 miles a week and was a ... locally-elite age grouper at races. As soon as I went on Effexor , I stopped. I don't seem to care enough to do anything ... for the first time.
My sleep before and after Effexor XR is about the same... waking up every hour or two...
... Hi Racing Flats :)
I have been on Effexor XR now for about 2 1/2 years. I started out on 75 ... for 10 days. They started tapering me off of the Effexor from 300 mg a day to 150 mg a day and added Welbutrin ... going to see if he will continue to wean me off of the Effexor . I don't like what the Effexor did to me. I know ... So, that is why they added the Wellbutrin to the Effexor . The way you describe the way you feel when they ... make increases of the Effexor , reminds me of the way I felt. I felt good at first ... from there. My opinion would be to taper off the Effexor slowly and talk to your doctor about what you think...
... the best as well.
I think I will continue with Effexor XR for another month or so, with perhaps one or maybe...
- Effexor XR memory loss 14th April 2005
... I have recently gotten off Effexor XR within the past 6-7 months, and I have definitely ... time remembering. I've had a lot of issues with the Effexor , memory loss being one of them, weight gain being...
... After a year, or after 6-7 months, the Effexor should not still be affecting you. I suppose anything...
... After a year, or after 6-7 months, the Effexor should not still be affecting you. I suppose anything ... A vitamin deficiency.
Actually, I've been off Effexor almost 7 months now and I am still dealing with withdrawal...
... Actually, I've been off Effexor almost 7 months now and I am still dealing with withdrawal...
... Effexor can stay in your system for a long time. The effects...
... Effexor can stay in your system for a long time. The effects ... ! I am freaking me out big time. I have been on Effexor XR since January and I have not had any side effects ... taking it. Now I am nervous.
How long were you on Effexor before you noticed memory loss? Or did the memory...
... you do some research, you will find that although effexor xr is a bicyclic a/d , which effects seratonin and...
... Pastrygirl. A lot of people have zero problems with Effexor . If it works for you, great! Most of the issues I...
... My doctor has me up to 375 mg effexor xr. i feel i am way overmedicated and am going to...
... problem with this medication? Thank You :)
I've been on Effexor for a little over a year, starting with 37.5mg daily...
... or two. I thought it might be because of taking my Effexor late (a couple of hours late), but then I got them...
... Hi :)
I've been on Effexor XR at 150mg for a couple of years now. I've found ... class all while on (at first 75mg, then up to 150) Effexor . I'm currently lowering my dose down because I want...
... Thank You :)
Hi Meadowlark :)
I was on 75 mg of Effexor XR for about a year and it worked ok but, I started ... informed decision about what goes into your body. Effexor XR has and still is working well for some people...
... My doctor has me up to 375 mg effexor xr. i feel i am way overmedicated and am going to...
- Anybody LOSE weight on AD's? 14th April 2005
... any numbers, but my doctors say that Welbutrin and Effexor are the most likely to make you lose weight because...
... because I was looking for info and side effects on effexor xr. I was on paxil cr and I haave never gained so ... help with the mood swings and pain. Since starting effexor (10 days now), the cravings have dissappeared and...
... I'm on Effexor XR and although I was skinny before, since I have...
... Effexor has a possible side effect of losing weight....
... Min. dose of effexor (75 mg time capsule) works wonders with relieving...
... Could you please ask your mom what she thinks about effexor xr? I've been on it for 5 years now. It helps my...
... Could you please ask your mom what she thinks about effexor xr? I've been on it for 5 years now. It helps my ... forgets her cell phone!) I know that she's discussed effexor w/ my sister's father-in-law, and it's changed his ... medical reasons for the pains, his doc put him on effexor , and he's a completely different guy. Take care....
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Thanks for getting back to me so quickly about effexor . You know it's really good to hear success stories...
... I am currently on effexor XR and it has proven to be a wonder drug for me! ...
- Effexor partially effective after 11 days for depression but not for Social Anxiety? 13th April 2005
... anxiety is a major cause of my depression and the effexor @ 150 mg xl has seemed to relieve my depression yet ... suicide. :)
Hey jonnymorton, I recently started effexor , and it has relieved some of my other symptoms.. I...
... Hi jonnymorton and jmm1_em24! I have been on 75 mg Effexor XR now since June of '04 after being on Zoloft for ... thoughts of hurting myself. That's when I went on the Effexor . It wasn't until recently that I began feeling myself...
... Johnnymorton,
I have no personal experience with Effexor , but I do with many antidepressants and I have some ... found to effect social anxiety as well as depression. Effexor is not in this category and has not been approved ... on each other. So there is reason to hope that if Effexor is effective for your depression, it will also help...
... Thanks for the reply, although Effexor has been approved for SAD which was a reason for me ... with the added wellbutrin or increase the dosage of effexor from 150 to 225 with or without the wellburtin, it...
... you on this one johnnymorton. I only take 75mg of Effexor XR and have never been on Wellbutrin. I don't know...
... Its been two weeks now and the effexor is working for the depression, has anyone who has ... social anxiety disorder improved on effexor and at what dosage?...
- I Need Help....now 12th April 2005
... disorders. I recommended to him that I would like to add effexor to the wellbutrin. After 11 days I feel pretty good ... ad's. Like one that hits 2 nuerotransmitters like effexor or wellbutrin and augment with remeron cause its increases...
- Lexapro..Does it help with energy? 12th April 2005
... antidepressants in the past (Don't even get my started on Effexor ..I nearly went insane on that drug. But don't get ... from antidepressants since my bad experience with Effexor , but still have moderate depression, and moreso lack...
- bad month...or is it more? 10th April 2005
... decided that we should change my meds. I'm now taking Effexor and I bought a dog. She's super cute and makes me...
... well so far the effexor seems to be going good, sleeping through the night ... developing bruises very easily, hope it's not from the effexor , i don't want to switch!...
... majikgirl, what mg. effexor are you taking and do you take it in the am or pm...
- Does anyone one feel like this? 10th April 2005
... I've been on Effexor for two months.I'm now up to 112mgs.a day.I know it...
- Bad day...bit of a rant 10th April 2005
... I know with Effexor it takes from 6 to 8 weeks.I noticed a real difference ... I still have bad days.Is your med an upper?I know effexor is sometimes I stay up until two in the morning watching...
- Can't Think Anymore. 10th April 2005
... Is it possible that the meds (I'm on Effexor XR) can make you process thoughts slower? As weird...
... brain is a symptom of depression.
Have you been on Effexor long? If not, you may want to give yourself a little...
... Thanks RedandRed, I've been on Effexor (225mg) for about a year now. I often find myself...
- freaked out bad tonight 10th April 2005
... drug Docs are just learning about, very similiar to effexor only stonger and withdrawl from that drug can be hell...
- New to healthboards hello all 9th April 2005
... nothing still. So I recommened to my dr. to put me on effexor and wellbutrin even though after 5 weeks on wellbutrin ... of dopamine and norepineperine so I concluded that effexor would boost the serotonin if I have any left as well ... dopamine. Im on 300mg a day of well Sr and 150mg a day of effexor xr. Its been 8 days and I dont feel jack, im loosing ... medication resistant depression and using wellbutrin and effexor or any other combos after failed trials with other...
... I just started the effexor xr 150 mg doc put me on 75 but I needed immediate...
- Effexor with wellbutrin med resistant 9th April 2005
... months for meds to work. In any case in my opinion Effexor has been a horrible drug for me. In 40% of people ... , Effexor causes side effects and the withdrawls are just not ... worth what little good they do. Reasearch Effexor on this board and Effexor withdrawl on the internet...
... not even side effects then 11 days after adding the effexor 150mg xr my depression is basically gone....
- Any advice for dosage of effexorXR?? 8th April 2005
... I got effexor XR 37.5 mg to take til Monday, then I take 75mg.....
... big of a deal going higher actually Ive read that effexor only works on serotonin at 75mg and only starts inhibiting...
... big of a deal going higher actually Ive read that effexor only works on serotonin at 75mg and only starts inhibiting ... norepinepherine at doses of 150or higher.
I'm on 112mgs.of Effexor and I understand how it works on the serotonin but...
... involved in the regulation of mood in the brain. Effexor inhibits the reuptake of serotonin and norepinepherine...
... of anti depressants with no effect. Am on 75mg of Effexor XR now. Wondering now if these drugs actually change...
... [QUOTE=RAG DOLL]I'm on 112mgs.of Effexor and I understand how it works on the serotonin but...
- breakup sadness 8th April 2005
... prescribed zoloft. that didn't work, so i was put on effexor , but that made me suicidal, so now i'm on lexapro...
- Anyone know anything about Effexor xr 8th April 2005
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Thanks for your eyes..
Any sort of help, avout effexor xr.. would be appreciated.
Emily
You should run ... a search on this board for effexor -- there is lots of information. Everyone is different...
- Am I depressed? Coz I feel it 8th April 2005
... yesterday with Major depression, and got started on EFFEXOR XR 4 days of 37.5mg then to 75mg to see if it helps...
