- if you've gained weight while on an SSRI... 27th November 2004
... to becoming diabetic. I'm NOT impressed.
I'm on effexor XR now and I haven't had any problems with weight...
- Strange question about Effexor withdrawal 24th November 2004
... posted before about being in withdrawal HELL from Effexor XR. The whole eye thing I totally understand. It feels...
... My doctor put me on effexor 5 weeks ago and I'm just trying to figure out what ... on with me but last week i found some sites about effexor withdrwals and symptoms and i'm afraid to take them ... take them because i need to feel better. The drug in effexor is venlafaxine and there is a site you can find by...
... I didn't have those side effects from Effexor , but I am now experiencing the same thing coming off...
... Hi,
I am also tapering off Effexor XR. It has not been very pleasant...My main symptoms ... Otherwise, you'll have to start back with a small does of Effexor and taper from there. good luck....
- Lexapro and weight gain 23rd November 2004
... feels pudgier than usual. i've been on zoloft and effexor and neither of those made me gain weight (i actually...
... depression wise and my weight is still there from Effexor ...I will see what my doc thinks on my next appt.I...
- thinking of trying antidepressants 21st November 2004
... considerable weight gain. I gained 50 lbs on them! (I took Effexor .) Exercise would be the best thing for depression...
- Too shy? 20th November 2004
... then. I've switched around and used others such as Effexor and Zoloft (which I'm on now), and they all seem to...
- Looking for knowledge, help 19th November 2004
... think they understand the way I'm feeling. I'm taking effexor for 4 weeks and so far there has been no change positive...
- Side Effects of Cymbalta 18th November 2004
... I have read that Cymbalta is closer to Effexor -- but the Prozac connection is often made because...
... Oh no! Effexor was one of the first ones I tried & it gave me terrible...
... Oh no! Effexor was one of the first ones I tried & it gave me terrible...
- eye pain when coming off meds? 16th November 2004
... strange, but I took Benedryl when I was tapering off Effexor ... it seemed to help with several withdrawal side...
- not sleeping good - help 16th November 2004
... troubles, too. But they were really bad when I was on Effexor and Strattera ( I'm also ADD And OCD)
My experience...
- Anyone tried Topamax for depression? 14th November 2004
... just for depression. I take it along with 375 mg. of Effexor . I believe it was the Topamax and the mood stabilizers...
- Anti-Depressants that can help with fatigue and tiredness? 13th November 2004
... that some anti-depressants such as Wellbutrin and Effexor can help with fatigue? I was on both of them before...
... that some anti-depressants such as Wellbutrin and Effexor can help with fatigue? I was on both of them before...
... that some anti-depressants such as Wellbutrin and Effexor can help with fatigue? I was on both of them before ... my neurotransmitters is low?
My experience with Effexor was that it made me want to sleep all the time....
... other things before going on A-d's. But if you do Effexor gave me alot of energy, gave me great attention, and...
... But if you do Effexor gave me alot of energy, gave me great attention, and...
... a mental breakdown. My doc has now switched me to Effexor , which are still sitting on top of the fridge, as...
... that some anti-depressants such as Wellbutrin and Effexor can help with fatigue? I was on both of them before ... fatigue finally lifted to a level i could live with.
effexor made me very tired no matter what time of the day...
- I hear it's hard to come off of Effexor... 13th November 2004
... keep on hearing that it is really hard to come off of Effexor . I have been taking Effexor for quite a while. Over ... I was wondering what happens when you come off of Effexor ? What are the withdrawal symptoms? I'm just curious ... yourself? If you have to know, read the thread called Effexor withdrawal tips -- do's and don'ts....
... differently on people. I had an easy time coming off effexor but some people here have had horrific experiences...
- Why,why,why,why 12th November 2004
... remeron, lamictal, neurontin, risperdal, seroquel, effexor , trazadone, cymblata, valium and klonopin. Nothing...
- zoloft sideeffect? 12th November 2004
... should i get it checked out.
I had the "jerks" with Effexor at a high dose. It only got better when I quit the ... Effexor . This is an established side effect called tardive...
- Going off of Effexor XR to Cymbalta 10th November 2004
... Hi Matt,
I'm in the same boat as you! I took Effexor XR for about 2 years and it stopped working for me...
... Thanks for the info. I am now down to 75 mg of Effexor ...the weaning process. Man...going from 150 mg to...
... doctor took me from 225 to 150 for only 3 days on the Effexor , then straight into Cymbalta....
... hi
I haven't ever taking Effexor but I have taken Cymbalta since Aug. It has helped...
... I feel that after four years Effexor XR is losing its effectiveness for me. However, my ... doc seems reluctant for me to come off Effexor XR and go on another antidepressant. He did say that...
- S-I increasing with medication?? 10th November 2004
... I had the S-I feelings increase when on a combo of Effexor XR and Adderall---(for my ADD)...
- Does depression really go away? -rant alert- 10th November 2004
... since puberty. I have been on Wellbutrin 150mg SR, Effexor and BusPar. Nothing has helped one bit.
I can...
... job at wal-mart if I wanted to. I've also been on effexor , zoloft, lexapro, with no help in sight. I'm trying...
... know with my depression/anxiety problem I have tried Effexor (horrid!), Wellbutrin (didnt work), lithium (VERY...
... job at wal-mart if I wanted to. I've also been on effexor , zoloft, lexapro, with no help in sight. I'm trying ... have no coping skills, I guess.
Ive also been on Effexor , Zoloft (hell!) and Lexapro. Lexapro worked great...
... since puberty. I have been on Wellbutrin 150mg SR, Effexor and BusPar. Nothing has helped one bit.
I can...
... have no coping skills, I guess.
Ive also been on Effexor , Zoloft (hell!) and Lexapro. Lexapro worked great...
- Prozac 9th November 2004
... I've tried several anti-d's.......Zoloft, Paxil, Effexor , Wellbutrin...and now I'm on Prozac 20mg. I've been...
- Need some advice.... 8th November 2004
... I have been on Paxil, Celexa, Remeron, Manerix, Effexor , Gabapentin....uuggg :) .... I cant remember them...
- Nine days on Effexor...it's hell!! 7th November 2004
... like you are having a positive experience with the Effexor . Have you tried any other medication? I used to ... take effexor and I felt as if I was in a fog the entire time I ... medication is all trial and error. I was taken off of effexor and started using Lexapro. My head felt alot clearer...
... took me off of Lexapro and the next day started me on Effexor . And my stupid *** Dr. also dropped my Klonipin doseage...
... The first three days on Effexor XR were wonderful. Geez, was I happy!! Then it started ... HELP!!
:) You should read the thread for Effexor Withdrawal Tips -- Do's and Don'ts... lots of good...
... I've been on effexor for a few years now. It really doesn't seen to do...
... Well, Only 9 days of being on effexor ...YOu have to give it a chance.
Unless it feels like ... that is what they are there for and if they feel effexor isn't working for you then they will put you on something ... else.
The doctor is always helpful.
Effexor gives me no side effects, but different drugs make...
- Any Experiences With Cymbalta?? 6th November 2004
... What were the side effects, if any? I just came off Effexor and I understand from some research that this mimicks ... Effexor , which I had a difficult time with..especialy the...
... might be experiencing this together! I have been on Effexor xr for about 2 years and it just quit working for...
... Thanks funkyheadgirl for replying. I was on effexor xr for about 4-6 weeks..(the latest in a number of ... will try cymbalta next, but knowing what I do about effexor I have some trepedation in starting on this. Would...
... I started trying every SSRI years ago, and effexor was the only one that helped my depression, but I...
... However, I've read about it as a side effect for Effexor . Cymbalta is suppose to be very similar to Effexor...
... Meniere's started up 3-1/2 years ago. I was put on Effexor late this summer and increased up to 112.5 mg., but ... really need. Didn't do so well coming down off the Effexor , but felt o.k. for that week in between the Effexor...
- Lexapro 4th November 2004
... I had the same feeling when I started effexor . It did seem to last awile though....
- Duloxetine for Depression Anyone?? 4th November 2004
... drug on these boards. Apparently it is similar to Effexor ...
- which SSRI ? 4th November 2004
... thoughts on which one to go for.
Prozac, paxil and effexor are out.
So the choice is celexa, lexapro, zoloft...
- a few questions... 2nd November 2004
... I eventually went to my doctors and she put me on Effexor which is supposed to boost your own body to produce ... some people swear on this, but it's just not true. Effexor XR might be your best bet, I didn't have any withdrawls...
... to write...sorry =0) ok well thanks for the tip on Effexor XR. And for slightly easing ideas of massive weight...
... to write...sorry =0) ok well thanks for the tip on Effexor XR. And for slightly easing ideas of massive weight...
- When Ad's Stop Working... 1st November 2004
... quite a bit. Then it stopped working and I was put on Effexor about 2 years ago. Now it has stopped working. Does...
... quite a bit. Then it stopped working and I was put on Effexor about 2 years ago. Now it has stopped working. Does...
... I know how you feel. I was on Effexor for a year before it stopped working. I tried to go...
- Depression causing me not to work 30th October 2004
... causes sleeping difficulties for me too. I have tried Effexor but it stopped working after awile and had some bad...
... They just don't understand the pain!!!
I tried Effexor along with BusPar-they did nothing. Tried Lexapro...
... Hmm,,meds that have helped me? Ive tried so many! effexor was pretty good,,it gave me energy,,which i lack)...
... medication. The most success I have had has been with effexor and a tricyclic clomipramine.
At the moment I am...
- Everytime i try to get off ADs, this happens... 29th October 2004
... take care of my depression and this problem. I was on effexor for about a year and now I'm like this. I know I was...
- New to this board - have questions about effexor and other stuff... 27th October 2004
... hiya, im on effexor , when you first go on it it gives you no appetite...
... I started on Effexor 2 weeks ago and do not have much appetite at all. ... I dont know if that is the effexor or the depression though. I was on remeron for depression ... horse. All the best... oh, by the way... apparently Effexor is difficult to come off compared to other anti depressants...
... I'm bipolar and I was was on effexor for over a year. At first my appetite ceased but...
... my doctor today and we are going to hold off on the Effexor and he is going to give me an appetite suppressant...
... my doctor today and we are going to hold off on the Effexor and he is going to give me an appetite suppressant ... ;)
That's good. I gained A LOT of weight on Effexor .
If you want more information, try reading some ... of the Effexor threads on this board....
- that did NOT go well... 26th October 2004
... dr I went to see instead switched me from Zoloft to Effexor XR. That was fine.
Then last week I went in for...
... dr I went to see instead switched me from Zoloft to Effexor XR. That was fine.
Then last week I went in for...
... dr I went to see instead switched me from Zoloft to Effexor XR. That was fine.
Then last week I went in for...
- Any smokers notice they panic more when they smoke? 25th October 2004
... I quit smoking because when I started on effexor smoking was simply impossible. Even being around second ... smoke did make me more anxious, but when I started the effexor it was horrible. I don't know what causes it, but...
- Well, 2 months w/o meds and..... 23rd October 2004
... now don't go disappearing!
Jack...check out " Effexor Withdraw:Dos and Don'ts" (applies to other ssri's...
- Wellbutrin/ Pros & Cons 23rd October 2004
... results with Wellbutrin, but I have it combined with Effexor . When I first started Wellbutrin it was combined...
- A question on zoloft 22nd October 2004
... zoloft helps you attention. One thing I liked about Effexor was that it really helped with my attention span....
- ssri's vs. tricyclics 22nd October 2004
... meds. I had a horrible reaction to lexapro & also effexor xr....
- Have I done the right thing? 22nd October 2004
... not free my mind of the depression. I have started Effexor and whilst starting the Effexor I was taking 15mg ... b4 I started taking it. Anyway, I have now been on effexor for 12 days and I stopped the remeron 2 nights ago ... b4 I took the remeron. I know I am waiting for the Effexor to kick in - I was wondering has taking the remeron ... whilst taking the effexor hindered the effectivenss of the effexor? Cheers...
... re experiencing withdrawl from the Remeron and the Effexor hasn't began working quite yet. I'd say give the ... Effexor a little bit more time to kick in and this will give ... If you still feel this bad, it is possible that Effexor is not the right medication for your situation and...
... you can ask your doctor but my husband took both effexor then the remeron at night to help sleep and it worked...
- Anti Depressant, Easy way out? 21st October 2004
... med (i first tried zoloft and now i'm switching from effexor to lexapro) and plenty of other people have had the...
... eventually suicidal. My doctor put me on a high dose of Effexor . The effects were gradual, but in about a month I...
- Effexor XR & Phentermine 20th October 2004
... I had the yawning side effect from the Effexor when I first starting taking it. Also, I gained a...
... months now and I also take Wellbutrin XL 300 mgs., Effexor 37.5 mgs., klonopin 1mg. three times a day, and Percocet...
- Alcohol, Sleeping Tablets and Valium 19th October 2004
... coming off remeron (which helps me sleep) :) onto Effexor . I was told that while I was drinking my anti-depressants...
- Advice on Weaning off Meds???? 18th October 2004
... Well, my mom took Effexor and it was hard for her. It was " REALLY ADDICTING...
- weight gain? 18th October 2004
... little manicky.
I am supposed to take 300 mg of effexor xr a day, 300 mg of seroquel 20 of adderall xr and...
... I heard ALOT of bad things about effexor . It is really addicting to some, and for others there ... are withdrawl symtoms. I heard that Effexor makes you gain weight too. Everyone is different though...
... I've been happy on effexor , but I've been starting to think that I'm returning...
- I have to get off of Effexor... 17th October 2004
... keep gaining weight on these meds. The doctor told me Effexor should help me lose the weight I lost with Zoloft ... anymore, it's ridiculous.
I put on a TON of weight on Effexor . It's one of the reasons I went off it....
... been taking it. I gained 27lbs on Zoloft and 7lbs on Effexor and I've only been on it for 3 months....
... been taking it. I gained 27lbs on Zoloft and 7lbs on Effexor and I've only been on it for 3 months.
Two years ... (second time around on Effexor ) and over 40 pounds. I've only been off of it for...
... haven't visited the board in a while, but I was on Effexor and had horrible weight gain.
Between 2 ADs, I ... month and a half.
I gained so much weight with Effexor . I stopped taking in back in April/May and had the...
... firsrt post/resonce here. i'm a new guy.
I had to stop Effexor because it caused me trrible anxiety.
Strange how...
... firsrt post/resonce here. i'm a new guy.
I had to stop Effexor because it caused me trrible anxiety.
Strange how ... started any ADs in the first place. I still suffer from effexor and it's been 6 months since I quit.
I tried Wellbutrin ... almost kill myself, it made the depression worse. Then Effexor that put a huge mask over my feelings and emotions...
... i was also on effexor and i gained about 10lbs. (made up for the 10lbs i ... and trazodone in a few days. good luck getting off effexor , let us know what med you try next!
~Meredith...
... I have been tapering off effexor for 3 weeks now with ZERO negative side effects. ...
... I have been tapering off effexor for 3 weeks now with ZERO negative side effects. ... different ways. It took me 10 months to taper off Effexor and it was hell....
... I have been tapering off effexor for 3 weeks now with ZERO negative side effects. ...
... I have been tapering off effexor for 3 weeks now with ZERO negative side effects. ... off the hook until 37.5mg.
Are you completely off Effexor now after only 3 weeks of tapering? Were you taking ... other prescribed medication while tapering off your Effexor ?...
- I'm not sure what I can do. 16th October 2004
... new post on this board about books...
I've tried Effexor , Celexa, Prozac, Zoloft, etc. Most SSRI's if memory...
... kimba,
i was on 75mg of effexor xr, and now i'm down to 37.5mg. my gp was going to...
... kimba,
i was on 75mg of effexor xr, and now i'm down to 37.5mg. my gp was going to ... only when I get a reply to this thread. I was on Effexor XR at 500 mg per day for over a month. Interesting...
- Beyond Repair 15th October 2004
... will be three,like maybe tonight).
I have been on Effexor XR 150mg,Luvox 100mg and Lamictal 200mg for about ... that's when I tried suicide!
my pdoc increased my Effexor to 2 in the am and 1 at night(last week) and that...
- Lexapro? Anyone even heard of this drug? 15th October 2004
... Lexapro for about 6 months now. I was taken off of Effexor XR because I was in a fog all the time. I also ... severely depressed when I was using Prozac and the Effexor just numbed my brain. I'm 39 y/o remarried with 6...
... these things about. I've only been on Lexapro and Effexor and Lexapro was much milder....
- please help me 14th October 2004
... anti-depressants out there...to name a few, Lexapro, Effexor , Zoloft...ect Many people have to try different ones...
- So confused, I know someone here can help 14th October 2004
... paxil, prozac, wellbutrin, celexa, zoloft, and finally effexor xr helped at the low dose of 75mg. Well about a year ... just existing. By this time I am up to 150mg of effexor xr and 300 of wellbutrin which I didn't see any difference ... the pdoc took me off of wellbutrin and left me on effexor saying tho there were better meds that he didn't want ... possibly help me?? I see here how everyone hates effexor , and I know how bad the withdrawl is, I had to stop...
... paxil, prozac, wellbutrin, celexa, zoloft, and finally effexor xr helped at the low dose of 75mg. Well about a year ... just existing. By this time I am up to 150mg of effexor xr and 300 of wellbutrin which I didn't see any difference ... the pdoc took me off of wellbutrin and left me on effexor saying tho there were better meds that he didn't want ... possibly help me?? I see here how everyone hates effexor , and I know how bad the withdrawl is, I had to stop...
... up information. The only med I am on right now is Effexor XR 150mg. I hope I can take the st johns wort with...
... up information. The only med I am on right now is Effexor XR 150mg. I hope I can take the st johns wort with...
- Cymbalta??? 13th October 2004
... taking this drug this week-end, I had tried Lexapro & Effexor with no results.
I don't know if they are working...
- I like Effexor XL--am I the only one??? 13th October 2004
... I liked effexor except for the price.
It did not help me too much...
... Maybe the addition of Wellbutrin with the Effexor is a good combo for you. Effexor alone in your body...
... occasional slight upset stomach if I didn’t take the effexor with food. For the past few months I have had several...
... My dear friend took Effexor for about a year when she was unable to cope with...
... I like Effexor . I have no problems with it and I've been taking it...
... night which is basically ghb. It was only when the Effexor was increased to 150, and after I took my first dose ... side effect continued that I would not want to take effexor any longer. (If I was married, I would enjoy it) ... to lose more than 3 pounds. I lost a few prior to Effexor and since starting it have gone down 2 pant sizes ... hot for a couple hours).
I am going to stick with Effexor for awhile before giving up and I am going to ask...
... off of Zoloft because I gained 30lbs. I really like Effexor XR however I was hoping it would help me with my weight ... what I do. I'm wondering if Wellbutrin along with the Effexor XR would help......
... off of Zoloft because I gained 30lbs. I really like Effexor XR however I was hoping it would help me with my weight ... what I do. I'm wondering if Wellbutrin along with the Effexor XR would help...
Ok, maybe the addition of Wellbutrin ... indefinately---especially after reading about quitting Effexor e. Although, a freind of mine stopped and had no problem...
... Well, I heard from my mom that Effexor is REALLY addicting and it is hard to get off of....
- PLease help me, upset stomach 12th October 2004
... caught a bad bladder infection and went off of my Effexor for about 5 days and I`m real sick to my stomach,...
... caught a bad bladder infection and went off of my Effexor for about 5 days and I`m real sick to my stomach,...
... experienced horrible nausea when withdrawing from Effexor . The Dramamine worked wonderfully....
- What Anti-Depressants do you recommend? 11th October 2004
... differently to the different anti-depressants. I am on Effexor and have had minimal side effects, but there are many...
- Effexor - experiences 11th October 2004
... Be careful... when I started Effexor XR I tried telling people I only wanted positive comments ... but it didn't work. I have been on 75mg of Effexor XR for over 4 months now and it's the only antidepressant ... you is to not concern yourself with other threads on effexor , especially the withdrawal ones. Worry about that ... ve been on Celexa and Zoloft and neither worked but Effexor XR does.
Good luck!...
... My own personal positive experiences while on Effexor (which are unique to myself):
1. I got drunk faster ... consuming alcohol on Effexor . This enabled me to drink less alcohol and I didn ... on my budget.(you're not suppose to drink while on Effexor )
2. People suddenly liked me more because I lost...
... Laurie Lu....
My own personal experience has been Effexor has been positive. I have been on and off it for almost ... therapy and lifestyle changes) and they haven't worked, effexor may be the drug for you. It was for me. Best of luck...
... than people who have no trouble.
My husband took effexor for awhile. It didn't really help with his depression...
... Effexor did work for me when I had a break down almost two...
... that people like me a lot more since I've been on the Effexor . I've actually had many friends tell me that. Before...
... because you sound very sensible. I take minimum dose of effexor (75 mg) for 5 years now. I suffered with depression ... for most of my life. Effexor works for me. I feel normal and only get sad at things...
- Anyone else suffered for many years? 11th October 2004
... half a 7.5mg tablet) for sleep and 150mg daily of Effexor and so far it's working pretty well. My pdoc moved...
- Being a young adult with depression/anxiety 10th October 2004
... you realize that are on anti-depressents. I take Effexor ....
... before they say "hello".
Zoloft made me a zombie... effexor didn't work at all except to kill my sex drive. I...
... before they say "hello".
Zoloft made me a zombie... effexor didn't work at all except to kill my sex drive. I ... antidepressants before I found one that works for me( Effexor ). I also started feeling like you do where I thought ... my depression couldn't be treated. Effexor has killed my sex drive except for rare occassions ... gain 30lbs which won't come off even now that I'm on Effexor . Blah. Luckily I've gained the weight incredibly well...
- Getting off of Celexa 10th October 2004
...
I was just reading the nightmare behind stopping Effexor and wondered if I'm up against the same stopping Cipramil...
- I like Wellbutrin, but hate this... 9th October 2004
... with mjss. I'm on Wellbutrin, too; but I'm also on Effexor and Zopiclone which both have sweating as a side effect...
- Just how DO you get off of Paxil? 8th October 2004
... withdrawal is not mental -- this is chemical. Paxil, like Effexor , is very very difficult to get off of because of the...
- Please recommend a good A/D that helps anxiety and doesn't kill your libido 8th October 2004
... back.
My doctor put me on a fairly low dose of Effexor XR (started at 37.5 mgs and then upped to 75 mgs) ... just couldn't control it anymore. Since starting Effexor , I no longer have the urge to drink.
I do suffer ... increasing my fiber intake has pretty much helped that.
Effexor is a combination of two chemicals that lift you up...
... every thing for depression. most lowered my sex drive effexor made me gain weight 40lbs to be exact. I also have...
- question about zoloft... 7th October 2004
... I was on effexor for about a year and when I came off I didn't have...
- did anyone else get this from zoloft? 7th October 2004
... coincidentally within days of my last ever shot of Effexor . It's the first time in my life I've experienced...
- Another question about Lexapro 6th October 2004
... hehe. I had post pardum after my girls. I was on Effexor and had side effects such as sweating really bad and...
- People who have taken prozac..... 5th October 2004
... zoloft(really did not like!!!), lexapro, paxil and effexor ...do u think prozac could be a lifesaver or make me...
... zoloft(really did not like!!!), lexapro, paxil and effexor ...do u think prozac could be a lifesaver or make me...
- Effectiveness of taking 2 meds 5th October 2004
... could be taken with the celexa as an add on. I had effexor rx added to my celexa but can not take it.As well...
... gp gave me Remeron for depression; he recommended Effexor , but I resisted b/c of side effects my mom had on ... I didn't last long on that one; I decided to give Effexor a try and asked him for it. It's been helping me...
- To all who are getting off AD's... 5th October 2004
... suggest that you read some of the withdrawal threads... Effexor , Paxil -- that will give you an idea of what these...
... meds because they stopped working. I have been on Effexor and Trazodone for almost 4 years. I spent the last ... 3 and a half months getting off Effexor and am now getting off Trazodone. I want to be med...
- Effexor and no sex drive? 5th October 2004
... could take... I just wanted to let you know that Effexor completely took away all my sex drive.... so you...
... I was on effexor and lost my sex drive. had really bad withdrawls going...
... I had no sex drive before going on Effexor and then still didn't have a sex drive while on Effexor...
... Effexor took away every bit of libido.... plus the orgasm...
... I had no sex drive before going on Effexor and then still didn't have a sex drive while on Effexor ... had a very high sex drive so it's weird being on the effexor and having none. Often the thought of sex even disgusts...
- lightheaded from lexapro withdrawal 3rd October 2004
... don't know.... but I just finished tapering off of Effexor and Benedryl helped me a lot with that lightheadedness...
- Trying life without ADs, losing weight gained while on ADs... fighting depression... 3rd October 2004
... anyone experienced eating disorders while being on Effexor ? Just wondering...
I could really, really, really...
... weight came back on.
I can only pray I lose my Effexor weight gain so fast like you. I've gained 15 pounds ... while taking Effexor for 9 months. The weight gain makes me very depressed...
... I can only pray I lose my Effexor weight gain so fast like you. I've gained 15 pounds ... while taking Effexor for 9 months. The weight gain makes me very depressed...
... work came out normal and now she's been prescribed Effexor ....
... Interesting....
Makes me suspicious that the Effexor somehow altered my metabolism permanently. In the...
... Makes me suspicious that the Effexor somehow altered my metabolism permanently. In the ... these years on ADs, the last 40 piled on due to the Effexor I'm sure -- and that was with me being careful with...
... Makes me suspicious that the Effexor somehow altered my metabolism permanently. In the...
... My own personal positive experiences while on Effexor (which are unique to myself):
1. I got drunk faster ... consuming alcohol on Effexor . This enabled me to drink less alcohol and I didn ... on my budget.(you're not suppose to drink while on Effexor )
2. People suddenly liked me more because I lost...
... have the wretched history of withdrawal problems that Effexor and Paxil have, so you'll hopefully do just fine....
... was taking (I went really sloooow), and I saved the Effexor for last (somehow knowing it was going to be the most...
... going thru a withdrawal Hell, and was then put on Effexor ... which is another story entirely. :)
Anyhow ... lot of unnecessary suffering. [SIZE=1](Here, Sickof Effexor ... for you ... :) :) )[/SIZE]
http://www.seroxatuserg ... they will be doing a lot for Paxil and by now, maybe Effexor too.
Don't let your doctor sway you otherwise...
... going thru a withdrawal Hell, and was then put on Effexor ... which is another story entirely. :)
Anyhow ... lot of unnecessary suffering. [SIZE=1](Here, Sickof Effexor ... for you ... :) :) )[/SIZE]
http://www.seroxatuserg ... they will be doing a lot for Paxil and by now, maybe Effexor too.
Don't let your doctor sway you otherwise...
... stored in the body. It's been one month of being Effexor free and I cannot get this extra 10 pounds to budge ... I would still be gaining weight even being off the Effexor ?...
... stored in the body. It's been one month of being Effexor free and I cannot get this extra 10 pounds to budge ... I would still be gaining weight even being off the Effexor ?
I also gained 10 pounds during the 6 months I...
... t get rid of this extra weight I got from being on Effexor . I've been off the drug for 6 weeks now and it's...
... t get rid of this extra weight I got from being on Effexor . I've been off the drug for 6 weeks now and it's...
... To be honest I am more depressed now after stopping Effexor (6 weeks effexor free) than I was before ever being ... prescribed the stuff. Effexor was the first and only antidepressant I've ever used...
... To be honest I am more depressed now after stopping Effexor (6 weeks effexor free) than I was before ever being ... prescribed the stuff. Effexor was the first and only antidepressant I've ever used ... on one of these threads. How log were your on the Effexor ?...
... BUT they looked at me like I was nuts.
I was on effexor and buspar. I had been on effexor for 4 years at ... FINALLY, the doc told me to start weaning off of effexor (I think his weaning plan was within 2 weeks...it actually ... than that). Not long after I started weaning off of effexor , I realized my chest pain and all of the other problems ... were from the effexor. I had never considered effexor b/c for the first few years I had no problems from ... problems(it was HELL), but then the withdrawal from effexor was a whole other story. Of course, the doctor said ... of those problems and not having a clue it was the effexor . I thought if it stopped working, it did that, just...
... [QUOTE=~Kris~]I was on effexor and buspar. I had been on effexor for 4 years at ... FINALLY, the doc told me to start weaning off of effexor (I think his weaning plan was within 2 weeks...it actually ... than that). Not long after I started weaning off of effexor , I realized my chest pain and all of the other problems ... were from the effexor. I had never considered effexor b/c for the first few years I had no problems from ... problems(it was HELL), but then the withdrawal from effexor was a whole other story. Of course, the doctor said ... of those problems and not having a clue it was the effexor . I thought if it stopped working, it did that, just...
... am thinking they are right and it is related to the Effexor aftermath!
Never hurts to be sure though, in case...
... strange to me. I took 10 months to taper off the Effexor , and at 7 weeks completely off -- I wind up with breathing...
... strange to me. I took 10 months to taper off the Effexor , and at 7 weeks completely off -- I wind up with breathing...
... as you become better the longer you are away from Effexor , and lose some weight (I've heard many ex-AD users...
... as you become better the longer you are away from Effexor , and lose some weight (I've heard many ex-AD users...
... depressing to me. I am currently tapering off of Effexor , but am starting lamictal for a mood disorder. thanks...
... depressing to me. I am currently tapering off of Effexor , but am starting lamictal for a mood disorder. thanks...
... diagnosed with clincal depression. I have been on effexor since 1997 until April 2004. The weight gain was...
... diagnosed with clincal depression. I have been on effexor since 1997 until April 2004. The weight gain was...
... diagnosed with clincal depression. I have been on effexor since 1997 until April 2004. The weight gain was...
... Hi guys,
I've just gotten off effexor about a month ago. I was sweating all the time on ... I just came off the fluoxetine too and switched to effexor . I really loved the wellbutrin but that's not an option ... let me try it. Does it cause increased sweating like effexor does since they both work on norepinephrine?
Thanks...
... Hi guys,
I've just gotten off effexor about a month ago. I was sweating all the time on ... I just came off the fluoxetine too and switched to effexor . I really loved the wellbutrin but that's not an option ... let me try it. Does it cause increased sweating like effexor does since they both work on norepinephrine?
Thanks ... guys! :)
Hi Meggie, Boy I hated the sweating on Effexor ! (Among all the other side effects). Prozac was the...
... I have only been on ad's for four months, effexor . All bad from day one! I'm having withdrawals and ... wrong, I'm not knocking using ad's. I just know the effexor was making me worse, way worse!...
... Sickofeffexor,
I took Effexor for 3 years and had some rather nasty withdrawals ... physical symptoms I experienced while withdrawing from Effexor , the brain zaps,nausea, headaches, and severe vertigo ... will have a cuff you can use for free. When I was on Effexor that is how I tracked my BP.
Also, if you are at...
... Sickofeffexor,
I took Effexor for 3 years and had some rather nasty withdrawals ... physical symptoms I experienced while withdrawing from Effexor , the brain zaps,nausea, headaches, and severe vertigo ... will have a cuff you can use for free. When I was on Effexor that is how I tracked my BP.
Also, if you are at...
... stored in the body. It's been one month of being Effexor free and I cannot get this extra 10 pounds to budge...
... [QUOTE=rose_5-HT]Sickof effexor :
May I give you a big hug of encouragement for ... quite a bit in the last two years, probably due to the Effexor which is the last AD I was on. I have periods of...
... quite a bit in the last two years, probably due to the Effexor which is the last AD I was on. I have periods of anxiety ... Thank you so very much for your support!!!!
Sickof effexor :
I may suggest you to drop the calcium for 1 week ... steoporosis and is a strong osteoclast inhibitor.
Sickof effexor , please remember this road in your trip out of depression...
... I been on effexor (150mgs) for 3 months and have gained 20 pds. I have ... always been in great shape. I started taking effexor for anxiety. My wife can't believe what my body has...
... I been on effexor (150mgs) for 3 months and have gained 20 pds. I have ... always been in great shape. I started taking effexor for anxiety. My wife can't believe what my body has ... of know how you feel. Maybe it's a side effect of Effexor -- I never had much of an anxiety problem before I ... took Effexor ... maybe someone else has some better advice....
... m am walking away from drugs for good!!! Celexa, Effexor , Wellbutrin I've been on yea, from worse to worst...
... m am walking away from drugs for good!!! Celexa, Effexor , Wellbutrin I've been on yea, from worse to worst...
... anyone experienced eating disorders while being on Effexor ? Just wondering...
I could really, really, really...
... I am only 19 years old but i feel just like you. Effexor has been giving me problems so my stupid doc doubled...
... new doctor who told me that she no longer prescribes Effexor to anyone because it made all of her patients gain...
... are very kind. It took me 10 months to wean off of Effexor -- I had to go very slowly. In the beginning I would...
... know what I'm doing ! I am trying to taper off my Effexor XR , 75mg. My Dr. gave me some samples of the 37...
... know what I'm doing ! I am trying to taper off my Effexor XR , 75mg. My Dr. gave me some samples of the 37...
- Went off seroquel cold turkey for a month and did damage 1st October 2004
... I just played doctor with myself too and quit my effexor cold turkey - only for 5 days and its was hell. Terrible...
- The weight gain is making me even more depressed! 30th September 2004
... of 4 months I put on 27lbs with Zoloft. Now I'm on Effexor (have been for about 3 months). The doctor said that ... I should be able to lose the weight on effexor but it's not budging! I eat so well and exercise sooo...
... of 4 months I put on 27lbs with Zoloft. Now I'm on Effexor (have been for about 3 months). The doctor said that ... I should be able to lose the weight on effexor but it's not budging! I eat so well and exercise sooo ... feel. I am there. Unfortunately, for me, it was Effexor that put the most weight on me -- and that is not ... uncommon for Effexor .
Hopefully someone with experience with losing...
... of 4 months I put on 27lbs with Zoloft. Now I'm on Effexor (have been for about 3 months). The doctor said that ... I should be able to lose the weight on effexor but it's not budging! I eat so well and exercise sooo...
... weight recently but I don't really think it is the effexor that caused it. I gained a lot over the summer and ... now. I do find that it's harder to lose weight on effexor though. :)...
- Do you ever stay depression free? 29th September 2004
... could feel myself sliding. I had bad reactions to effexor , prosac and some other drug that starts with an 'N...
- loss of sexual sensation 27th September 2004
... It will be a year in November! I am on 225mg of Effexor XR! Is anyone else on this with the same side effects...
- Antidepressant Representation in the Media 27th September 2004
... withdrawl and addictive characeristics.
I was on Effexor at the highest dosage for months. No side effects...
- Effexor Issues/Should I request a different Med? 26th September 2004
... i dont recommend effexor , ive been on it. it is horrible. if you miss it by...
... aggressive AD would be a better choice. I've read that Effexor should be a drug for when all other's have failed...
... or won't work no matter what the cause. I was on Effexor for about a month and it worked great for about 10...
... i agree with the above! they did wonders for me, effexor is brilliant drug! im coming off after 8 months, had...
- Is anyone helped by their meds? 24th September 2004
... In my own personal experience I have been on Effexor and now on Lexapro and there doesn't seem to be much...
... everyone is just gonna leave me...I started back on Effexor yesterday, and I got thru the day without crying my...
... everyone is just gonna leave me...I started back on Effexor yesterday, and I got thru the day without crying my...
... was doing great with everything going on in my life.. effexor was the worst for me....
... will get me back into the world of the living, tried effexor xr, wellbutrin xr, topamax, but too many side effects ... but it always quit working after awhile, zoloft, effexor , wellbutrin( these two before they come out with the...
... that you have had success with Celexa. I too was on Effexor but it wore off after about a year. I'm not able to...
- WHO here has had "success" being off meds 24th September 2004
... I have been coming off Effexor and Trazodone for the last few months. It has taken...
... needing meds for the rest of our lives.
Coming off of Effexor is in a category of itself. Never cold turkey this...
... As much as I think Effexor has helped me, I almost wish I never started on AD...
