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effexor/triglycerides 31st July 2004
... triglyceride numbers. One thing I found suggested that Effexor can cause triglycerides to be high. I take 150mgs ... of Effexor SR each morning, and a recent bloodtest from a routine...
... the range may be different for men. I've been on Effexor XR for a 1� years, 75mg and now down to 37.5mg. ... something to do with it. Have you heard about an Effexor /cholesterol connection? I'd better check that out ... s your cholesterol? How are you feeling on the Effexor ? It worked awesomely for me to be sure, even the...
depressed- does medication really help? 28th July 2004
... of these issues daily. I am on medication. I take Effexor and it does help. I still feel like me, I still get...
Back 27th July 2004
... these last couple of weeks. I just started my 150 mg. effexor xr. Been on 75 mg. for 2 weeks. So far, I feel absolutely...
Quitting Effexor after 2 days 24th July 2004
... i tried effexor for about 2 months, have just stopped taking it, cant ... taking 150mg. the side effects from coming off the effexor is the worst i have had with any of them. i have ... for me. still going through these emotions with the effexor , will be lucky if my kids make it through mentally...
... half. For the past nine months I've been on 450 mg of Effexor XR. I have gained about 30 lbs in that time. To be ... can't positively say the weight gain was from the Effexor because my other meds can cause weight gain too. I ... ve read all of the horror stories about getting off Effexor and am definely concerned about that when the day ... am so depressed that I was suicidal. I believe the Effexor , along with my other meds, has helped me in that area ... . Don't be too hard on Effexor it has helped me and alot of other people. I wish...
Has anyone tried a natural way to 23rd July 2004
... weight gain, lack of libido, etc. Since being off of effexor my head feels clearer but I just feel back to being...
... with your doctor. I, too, suffer depression and am on Effexor . It does wonders for me, but occassionally has to...
Are there antidepressants that don't cause weight gain? 23rd July 2004
... me hives and a lot of anger. I've tried Lexapro, Effexor , and Zoloft before with horrible results. I need...
... me hives and a lot of anger. I've tried Lexapro, Effexor , and Zoloft before with horrible results. I need...
HELP! Going through Effexor withdrawl and feel like I am going crazy.... 22nd July 2004
... Hi, I don't know anything about Effexor withdrawal, but perhaps you'll find some useful info...
... BE ALONE!!! Do not think twice about popping some Effexor if this happens. I've lived this and it was the most...
... 2nd that having been there. I last all of 5 weeks on effexor before I got to the point where I felt like I couldn...
... I thought it was just me! I actually am not off effexor but the few days I have forgotten to take my meds...
Effexor XR-- has anyone had any GOOD experiences with it? 22nd July 2004
... So far I've heard nothing about Effexor XR. My doctor took me off of zoloft because I was ... gaining too much weight and said the effexor could help. I've already started taking it but it ... Hi there! I'm pasting below what I wrote about effexor XR elsewhere on this board -- my experience with anti ... limited compared to most people here, I guess, and effexor has been good and bad for me. Sometimes I think I ... are doing for me. Anyway, here's what I wrote about effexor if you haven't read that thread already: Hi there ... during the three months I took it, and switched to effexor xr (took 37.5 mg for a week, then went up to 75 mg ... trouble falling asleep, but less so, and the 150 mg of effexor seems to help more, but I'm still suffering from some ... rather I'd burst into tears like I would have pre- effexor , but now I just wonder if I'll explode... No weight ... gain from zoloft or effexor so far, but I've heard it doesn't affect weight in ... I go off Yasmin, I'll feel the full effect of the Effexor . Good luck to you! Oh wait, one more thing ... biggest difference I've noticed in myself since going on effexor is I have become much more outgoing. Before effexor ... courage to say what I was thinking. After I started effexor , professors commented that my class participation ... I go off the birth control, at least, I feel like effexor is helping me FUNCTION better, but I'm not sure I...
... was not a nice man to live with until he started on effexor , what a difference, he hardly ever gets angry when...
... gain 30 lbs. and so did others. have you read the " Effexor Withdrawal Tips - Do's and Don'ts" thread? i highly...
alternatives to meds 21st July 2004
... Wellbutrin, Lexapro, Effexor , Depakote, Seroquel, and now she wants to put me on...
... I'm considering getting off Effexor and taking St. John's Wart....
Effexor XR-- I'm scared to start it 20th July 2004
... I'm afraid I have no first hand experience with Effexor , but my mother was on it for a while and didn't seem...
... old son, and a 4 month old son too. I started on Effexor XR 75 mg about a year ago. I gained weight, and had...
... the meds, or when quitting? I was also prescribed Effexor Xr and I'm also scared to start, because of the side...
... My experience with effexor xr was I was totally hyper from the first pill I took...
... This is my experience with Effexor XR - I was on it for about a year and a half. I ... didn't start right away. After about 4 months on Effexor , I noticed that my clothes were tighter. It was a ... warned by my doctor about possible weight gain from Effexor XR, so initially I didn't make the connection. After ... change (just the scale going up), I figured it was the Effexor . Aside from the weight gain, I experienced a slew ... of other side effects while on Effexor XR: trouble sleeping, dizziness, lightheadedness, ... withdraw symptoms. After my first 24 hours with 0 Effexor , I started experiencing "brain zaps" or "shivers" ... nighmares, and an overall sick feeling. I've been off Effexor XR for over 4 months now. I didn't replace the Effexor ... from all these side effects that I mentioned, the Effexor XR did help with the initial depression that I was...
... IM on 75mg of effexor xr right now and have been since end of jan 2004,...
... IM on 75mg of effexor xr right now and have been since end of jan 2004, ... lbs underweight. I just came off off 150 mg's of effexor , not a single problem when i was on it. But coming...
prozac q's? 20th July 2004
... a combination of a low dose of Prozac along with Effexor . My relationship fell apart so the sex issue fell...
Paxil or Effexor XR? 19th July 2004
... Effexor tends to be more "activating" and Paxil tends to be ... different people will have different reactions. I take Effexor in the morning because when I took it at night I had ... trouble sleeping. The time for Effexor to kick in varies, but maybe since Paxil worked quickly ... for you Effexor will too. I hope the switch goes well for you!...
... Thanks Kaitrin! Maybe I will give Effexor a shot, because how I'm feeling now is very flat,...
... i was on effexor xr 150 mg for about 3 weeks and started having tremors ... so my psych. put me on paxil. If your going to take effexor xr make sure you gradually increase your dosage if ... you think you need a higher dose. Just remember effexor affects other neurotransmitters which will make you...
... I've been on 75 mg of effexor xr for two weeks now and so far I love it. I went ... so much weight. So far I haven't lost any weight on effexor xr but I find that my appetite has decreased to the...
... of things to watch out for. I've been on 450 mg of Effexor XR for a while now and it does seem to help. Good...
... I have never tried Paxil,,but i was on Effexor for a few months,,it did give me alot of energy! ...
Hi All, new here and wanted to introduce myself.... 19th July 2004
... discussing what to try next after finally getting off of effexor and withdrawal symptoms are gone. I have been on zoloft ... , celexa, paxil, wellbutrin sr and effexor . Most of them made me feel like a zombie with no emotion ... it was lose or something :) . Now that I am off of effexor I know I need to be on something, I am feeling low...
... discussing what to try next after finally getting off of effexor and withdrawal symptoms are gone. I have been on zoloft ... , celexa, paxil, wellbutrin sr and effexor . Most of them made me feel like a zombie with no emotion ... it was lose or something :) . Now that I am off of effexor I know I need to be on something, I am feeling low...
EFFEXOR WITHDRAWEl - please help me 18th July 2004
... those of us who have no insurance and cant afford the effexor . I am also going cold turkey, the zaps are horrible...
Hi - I'm new to the board - just started taking Lexapro 18th July 2004
... it might be beneficial for you. Last year, it was effexor (75mg)--we stayed in this class, but neither of those...
... still a mess. Oh, and I skimmed that thread about Effexor withdrawal. Yikes! :) I really have too many doubts...
Zoloft or any anti and vivid dreams 17th July 2004
... Yes. Since I started Effexor I've started to have tons of dreams, and they are...
... same here. i was on zoloft and i recently switched to effexor , and my dreams are crazy! i've always had weird dreams...
... Yes. Since I started Effexor I've started to have tons of dreams, and they are...
... Yes. Since I started Effexor I've started to have tons of dreams, and they are...
did we all get depressed at the same time 16th July 2004
... life as they were unfolding. oh, i'm still on the effexor , 75mg. it's ok i guess, i've only been on it for two...
... end. I hope shes happy. Mermaid, they put you on effexor . I hated effexor. lol. As you know Ive gone completely...
... there. Anyway, Meredith, im glad your doing well on effexor . Thanks for your comments and kindness. Always keep...
I'm new and need a little help 15th July 2004
... depression since I was a teen, I'm now in my 50's. I am on Effexor now and have been for over 10 years, it does a real ... do her any good, she got her doctor to put her on effexor and it does her a good job as well. You might want ... to talk to your doctor about putting you on effexor . It is not a bad drug and it does a good job, I...
I'm so depressed, why won't anything help? 15th July 2004
... 4 1/2 years and just recently switched to 75mg of Effexor . It hasn't worked. I have such a blue feeling. ...
... 4 1/2 years and just recently switched to 75mg of Effexor . It hasn't worked. I have such a blue feeling. ...
... How long have you been on Effexor ? It may not have kicked in yet, or you may need to...
I don't know what to do? please help 14th July 2004
... a last resort. if you do decide to..steer clear of effexor ..it's the only one i really had a problem with..the...
How long has your Effexor withdrawl lasted? 14th July 2004
... until i just discovered this board last night and the " Effexor Withdrawal Tips - Do's and Don'ts" thread. (i suggest ... it was some conspiracy in the psych community that effexor was a charade to those electro-shock treatments they...
... Maybe you should ask your doctor to switch you to the effexor tablets, and not the capsules. I had no idea how many ... me. He wants me on Lexapro, says it will lessen the effexor withdrawl, but I dont want another antidepressant ... antidepressants I would say, Ok, Lets try the Lexapro but Effexor and Prozac (es. Effexor) has such negative effects ... serious suicidal episode last winter while on my Highest Effexor dosage and will not risk ever going back there again...
... worked..ever!! and with this horrible experience with effexor ..i'm scared to try anything new. i don't believe in ... me asking..how were you before you started taking effexor ? better or worse in terms of depression and not side...
... I was on Effexor XR for a year and a half - started off at 37.5 mg ... many reasons that I decided it was time to quit. The Effexor was causing me to have very strange/vivid dreams/nightmares ... doc had given me back when I first started taking Effexor , so I started taking them as part of my "step down ... daily dosages. After my first 24 hours without the Effexor , I started with the "brain zaps", intense periods ... FINALLY went away. I'm HAPPY to say I've been Effexor free for over 4 months. Hope this helps!...
Should I take Lexapro?? I had a terrible Effexor Experience, now am scared.... 14th July 2004
... I too am on a effexor withdrawal, please go to [url]www.prozactruth.com ... [/url] and at the top click on effexor and there is a taper off section. I believe I read...
... Hi, I too had horrible side effects with effexor , although they did not show up for several months...
hi, i'm new... 13th July 2004
... Lexapro since my diagnosis, but have just changed to Effexor and seem to be seeing a tiny bit of improvement (over...
... relationships. *hugs* how long have you been on effexor ? just wondering cuz i've been on it for a while and...
... Hi & welcome. Effexor may not be the right med for you either. You should...
... different dosage than what was originally on). I moved to effexor , after a long period of taking no meds--it seemed...
Effexor and blood pressure/pulse 13th July 2004
... always on the low side. And yes they both increased on Effexor . My new readings were between 75 and 90+, and my...
... I was on effexor for 4 years and I had to quit taking it last year...
... I'm taking Effexor and Wellbutrin for depression. I've tried Zoloft, ... Paxil, Wellbutrin (alone), Prozac, Effexor (alone), and Lexapro without finding something that ... helped - so my doctor thought maybe Effexor and Wellbutrin together would work. I was not taking ... something. I'm taking 150mg Wellbutrin SR and 75mg Effexor . At first I thought it was helping, but now I'm not ... more time to see. I thought maybe a higher dose of Effexor would help since 75mg is pretty low, but I guess I...
Anti-Depressants Warning? 12th July 2004
... root of the problem. That's how I got started on Effexor . Yeah, I was depressed, but my doc didn't go much ... more in depth than that before putting me on Effexor . My doc said nothing of the possible side effects ... when I started the medication. Once I was on the Effexor for 4/5 months, I started gaining weight and couldn ... deter anyone from trying an AD - I do feel that the Effexor helped with my "depression", but it caused so many ... wanted to get off the stuff and I did. Now, I've been Effexor free for over 4 months. The weight I gained is just...
Is Effexor an MAO Inhibitor? 12th July 2004
... should ask your doctor But in my opinion No Effexor is not in that class of drugs....
... if you shouldn't take this appetite suppresant with effexor ....has anyone done so? No, it's not. Effexor is ... as well as serotonin. Go to their website: [url]www. effexor xr.com[/url]. But you shouldn't take an MAOI with...
... EFFEXOR is an SNRI = "a potent inhibitor of the reuptake of...
... So Effexor isn't an SSRI at all? :)...
... So Effexor isn't an SSRI at all? :) What you have to understand ... m actually considering making a switch to an SNRI ( Effexor ) since I am not having as great a response to my SSRI...
... I just switched from Zoloft to Effexor . I wasn't sure I wanted to do this at first as I ... eventually leads to depression, too). My dr thinks effexor will help me lose some weight. We'll see. Effexor ... for me, and it's good so far. I am glad that effexor isn't an MAOI. I was worried about that for some...
catch-22 11th July 2004
... m presently tapering and should be off the stuff ( Effexor ) in a couple of months. I'll keep posting regarding...
... opposite end of the spectrum. my doc switched me to effexor , and hopefully it will help with increasing my appetite...
Effexor and hair loss 11th July 2004
... Yes, I did have this problem when I first started Effexor . It did stop completely after a month or so, but...
10 days on Effexor... 10th July 2004
... Hi, I've used Effexor XR 75mg for a year and a half. I'm now down to 37...
... I'm new to Effexor also - I have been taking it for two and a half weeks...
Things keep going downhill 8th July 2004
... had typed, but I can't think of it right now. The effexor is making me drowsy, and I'm starting to nod off,...
Not sure if I really need these meds or not 8th July 2004
... sex, they are: wellbutrin, klonopin[for anxiety], effexor , and lithium. Maybe your MD can tell you. cth :...
Never Ending 7th July 2004
... medicine will work for me. I am just now starting effexor xr. I have heard good and bad things about it. I am...
... medicine will work for me. I am just now starting effexor xr. I have heard good and bad things about it. I am...
Effexor...... 6th July 2004
... I was taking effexor for about 2 years. I had good responses from it ....
... I took Effexor for about a year and a half. The first few days were ... few days. Overall, I gained about 30 lbs while on Effexor . That's why I quit - cold turkey. It seemed to help ... completely after a couple of weeks. I've been off Effexor for 4 months now. I've lost most of the weight I...
... and he's weaning me off of it and starting me on effexor . i went from 150mg to 100mg for 5 days, then 50mg ... my last day with no meds, and tomorrow i start the effexor , 37.5mg. i'll be on 37.5mg for a week, then i'm going ... both doing coming off of the zoloft and starting the effexor . i wish you the best of luck! ~mer...
... was on 100mg zoloft and I am now being switched to effexor xr. Today will be my 2nd day of 37.5 mg. My doctor ... these go away. I have heard good/bad things about effexor . My problem is, it is very hard to find a medication...
... think 100 is doing much either. I started on Paxil to Effexor then Lexapro and now Zoloft. It was hard to find ... zaps" Lexapro made me speedy, Paxil is the devil and Effexor didn't seem to do much. I have been taking meds for...
... what's your experience with Effexor ? Any weight increase/loss? ive been on effexor...
... during the three months I took it, and switched to effexor xr (took 37.5 mg for a week, then went up to 75 mg ... trouble falling asleep, but less so, and the 150 mg of effexor seems to help more, but I'm still suffering from some ... rather I'd burst into tears like I would have pre- effexor , but now I just wonder if I'll explode... No weight ... gain from zoloft or effexor so far, but I've heard it doesn't affect weight in ... I go off Yasmin, I'll feel the full effect of the Effexor . Good luck to you! Oh wait, one more thing ... biggest difference I've noticed in myself since going on effexor is I have become much more outgoing. Before effexor ... courage to say what I was thinking. After I started effexor , professors commented that my class participation ... I go off the birth control, at least, I feel like effexor is helping me FUNCTION better, but I'm not sure I...
... Hi DK, I have been taking Effexor for about a year. Gained about 30 pounds. And yes ... better for a couple of years. Then I was switched to Effexor and have other side affects like Irritable Bowel Syndrome...
... As far as weight -- I gained over 40 pounds on Effexor -- not to mention I had all the other side effects ... as well. It has been said that Effexor is the hardest medication to come off of -- based ... personally encourage you to try something else and not take Effexor at all. Just my opinion....
... I started on the brand, then went to Celexa, then Effexor . I have to be honest and say that Effexor made my...
... :) Hi everyone, I just tried breaking open the Effexor capsule this morning and taking half so we'll see...
... Hey! Effexor worked great for me for two years. I eventually had ... could is that you can usually switch from zoloft to effexor and vice versa without negative effects, or at least...
... 5weeks ago i weened off the paxil 60mg. and on to effexor 75mg. i recently stopped cold turky. i feel like i ... 'm going crazy!! i was taking just the effexor for about 2 weeks. i can't sleep, i feel like my head...
... Oh no no! Don't just stop effexor ! It will go away, but in the meantime you'll feel...
... 5weeks ago i weened off the paxil 60mg. and on to effexor 75mg. i recently stopped cold turky. i feel like i ... 'm going crazy!! i was taking just the effexor for about 2 weeks. i can't sleep, i feel like my head ... alyse You are just asking to be sick if you go off Effexor cold turkey, no matter how long you've been on it...
... I have been on Effexor for about two years now. I got to feeling much better ... was going to loose my mind. I have been back on the effexor now for quite some time. I feel better than I did ... before I tried to stop. I have had no weight gain with effexor . I am now taking 225 mg effexor and 150mg wellbutrin...
... weaning process? And how long exactly were you on the Effexor . And now, why have you quit Effexor cold turkey? ... going crazy! Were you feeling okay on the 75mg of Effexor ? If so, you have to immediately go back on it until...
... ive had been on 75mg of effexor xr from jan to july, then was moved to 150mg i feel...
... weaning process? And how long exactly were you on the Effexor . And now, why have you quit Effexor cold turkey? ... going crazy! Were you feeling okay on the 75mg of Effexor ? If so, you have to immediately go back on it until...
... was doing pretty well tapering, until I reached zero Effexor and then I became terrible ill with all the side effects...
... This is interesting. I also take Effexor and I have experienced some of the same things as ... needed the weight. I am on my 8th day of quiting Effexor COLD TURKEY I have not nor do I plan on going to ... anything alone, but I never took any medication until the Effexor (except the 2 weeks of Wellbutrin that scared the crap ... quitting cold turkey. I have done really well on the Effexor (except like I said, when I miss I am sick) Yesturday ... not do this alone. I will most likely go back to the Effexor . Even though it has it's side effects. It was a miracle...
... to be in a world of hurt soon! I was fine off the effexor for almost 2 months. Felt great in fact. Then the...
... unlucky enough to go through horrible withdrawal with Effexor , you'll be able to define for yourself what the word...
... I am currently on 150 mg of Effexor , and it has been working really good for me. I was ... side effects. The only thing I have noticed from the Effexor is some weight gain and more alcohol consumption....
... more energy but still some impairment. Switched to Effexor XR about 4 months ago. IT IS A WONDER DRUG compared ... to be functional but didn't get me feeling good. Effexor has been fantastic. I am currently seperated ... medication. All that being said, I would only give my Effexor if it pried from my cold dead fingers ;)...
... I was also on Effexor and quit cold turkey and tried to kill myself by trying...
... scare the sh** out of people!!!!! I stopped taking Effexor just because I thought that i 'couldnt be on pills...
... started giving me side effects. Zoloft, Paxil now Effexor . I'm going to be switching again soon I hope. Effexor...
... i've been on effexor for about 2 weeks now and i am starting to improve ... pounds in about a week while on it and now that i am on effexor i am loosing the weight again to get down to my regular...
... I'm on a pretty heavy dosage of Effexor XR. I take 450 mg (150 mg 3 times a day) daily. I ... 've been on Effexor for about 20 months now and this dosage about 8 months ... lbs in the past year and a half but can't blame the Effexor . I take other meds for my illness and they all have ... the potential to cause weight gain. The Effexor hasn't given me the relief I was expecting but it ... remember having any strange symptoms when I started on Effexor but everyone is different and I've never taken Effexor...
... this whole weening off stuff! I stopped taking 75mg Effexor cold turkey and was fine- was like nothing happened...
... this whole weening off stuff! I stopped taking 75mg Effexor cold turkey and was fine- was like nothing happened...
can someone explain why drinking is bad? 4th July 2004
... much on it because it can cause seizures. I'm on effexor and at first when I had a couple drink I would get ... tired and not want another drink. Now, after being on effexor for 3-4 months, I can drink two drinks and have fun...
Depression? Both parents alcoholics...... 30th June 2004
... few anti-depressents over the years, most recent on Effexor 37.5 once a day.. my doctor states since both of my...
... meant that depression runs in your family. I hope the Effexor is helping you - a lot of times people get good results...
Antidepressants and Dry eye 30th June 2004
... had no probs I was just on zoloft. The came celexa, effexor , depakote, wellburtin, luvox, trazadone. I was wondering...
... mths later, I have been on Zoloft, then Celexa, then Effexor , plus Trazadone to help with sleep, plus Klonopin...
Trying to stop effexor....HELP! 29th June 2004
... Your post sounded like you are quitting the effexor because of the trip? I'm confused...or is it because ... you do not like the drug itself? I was on effexor a few years ago and it is concidered to be a really...
... Effexor works for me, but i hate the side effects it gives...
... I was on Effexor for over a year, while my husband was dying and then...
... and tired. I havent told her that I want to quit effexor . I read on the effexor do's and dont's post of taking ... cutting it in 1/4ths. Is that a good way of stopping effexor ?...
... put in my two cents worth in on this one. I was on Effexor XR for several months. When it was time for me to ... antidepressant, it took me about a month to get off of the Effexor XR. I was at 300 mg., then went down to 225 for one ... before stopping totally. If you want to stop the Effexor XR, you should contact your doctor, ask him for a ... prescription for Effexor XR 37.5 mg and taper off of it. That should drastically...
... switch over to lexapro or something else other than Effexor while i'm trying to wean off of Effexor, will i still...
... put in my two cents worth in on this one. I was on Effexor XR for several months. When it was time for me to ... antidepressant, it took me about a month to get off of the Effexor XR. I was at 300 mg., then went down to 225 for one ... before stopping totally. If you want to stop the Effexor XR, you should contact your doctor, ask him for a ... prescription for Effexor XR 37.5 mg and taper off of it. That should drastically...
... I've been on effexor for about two years, and despite the changes in my ... about 12-13 hours a day. If I miss just one day of effexor I get violently ill, so good luck on getting off of ... it. It should be done very gradually. Effexor makes me exhausted constantly, and I feel as though...
Effexor XR and Wellbutrin together 28th June 2004
... Yes, I am taking Wellbutrin XL 300 mg. and Effexor XR 37.5 once a day along with klonopin and it has ... bedtime and when I get up in the morning I take the Effexor and another klonopin and I take another klonopin around ... so good. I really think that I need to take another Effexor around 4 or 5 o'clock but right now I'm doing ok and...
... also added phentermine to the combo. I just take the effexor and the diet pill in the morning and wait until 4...
When will this weight come off???? 27th June 2004
... the same question. I gained almost 30 lbs while on Effexor for a year and a half. I never had weight problems ... I had even lost a few pounds prior to going on the Effexor . While I was on the Effexor, NOTHING worked as far ... didn't notice any weight loss until I was off the Effexor completely. And even then, it took many weeks for ... I was a little underweight when I started on the Effexor , so I really would like to loose 5 more lbs, then...
EFFEXOR 75MG and dilated pupils!!!!? 27th June 2004
... large pupils ever since!! : S Hello. I do not take Effexor , I take Lexapro ... but just wanted to let you know...
... I got this when I was on Effexor too ..... my Dr quite simply said "as long as you...
No meds? 25th June 2004
... them so I quit cold turkey, I was taking lithium, effexor , paxil and a few others, I was taking 10 pills in...
my story - any suggestions? 23rd June 2004
... should change to make things better. I got put on 150mg Effexor XR. Well everything came to a head on Feb. 1st when...
... Are you still taking the Effexor ? Are you in counseling also? I don't have any great...
... to be on any meds anymore. i was on celexa and then effexor xr and neither seemed to help much. they made me into...
... to be on any meds anymore. i was on celexa and then effexor xr and neither seemed to help much. they made me into...
... should change to make things better. I got put on 150mg Effexor XR. Well everything came to a head on Feb. 1st when...
... to be on any meds anymore. i was on celexa and then effexor xr and neither seemed to help much. they made me into...
Zoloft and sleeplessness 22nd June 2004
... and he's weaning me off of Zoloft, and I'm starting Effexor XR. Talk to your doctor about getting off of Zoloft...
... improvement with my depression. My doctor switched me to effexor XR, which has been SLIGHTLY better, in both respects...
Question's about dopamine and tricyclic's 22nd June 2004
... to get buzzed :) ). All SSRI's and Wellbutrin and Effexor have failed so my doc is looking into tricyclic's...
trying to stay off meds 21st June 2004
... being on it for over 5 years. I then tried Lexapro, Effexor , and Prozac. I am just tired of taking these medicines ... right. I don't feel like myself. I did wean off the Effexor , like my doctor said, and then took Prozac for one...
... being on it for over 5 years. I then tried Lexapro, Effexor , and Prozac. I am just tired of taking these medicines ... right. I don't feel like myself. I did wean off the Effexor , like my doctor said, and then took Prozac for one...
... being on it for over 5 years. I then tried Lexapro, Effexor , and Prozac. I am just tired of taking these medicines ... right. I don't feel like myself. I did wean off the Effexor , like my doctor said, and then took Prozac for one...
... Kimba - I am withdrawing from Effexor and it's tough - lightheadedness, unreality feelings...
... being on it for over 5 years. I then tried Lexapro, Effexor , and Prozac. I am just tired of taking these medicines ... right. I don't feel like myself. I did wean off the Effexor , like my doctor said, and then took Prozac for one...
How Long Have You Been On Prozac? 20th June 2004
... Fluoxetine 40mg since May 2003. I was previously taking Effexor XR ...... I also notice problems with short term memory...
To many meds? PLEASE READ!!! 16th June 2004
... and advice. Here is my current roster Lexapro Effexor Abilify Xanax XR Trazadone Synthroid Lipitor...
... effexor , xanax and trazadone, specifically. Lexapro is a...
Help please... 15th June 2004
... life, I needed something stronger. I switched to Effexor XR, which worked well for a while, however I got very...
... My body was quite sensitive to Wellbutrin and Effexor . The Wellbutrine(combined with Prozac) made me very ... Manic. The Effexor made me nervous and vomit. Paxil gave me the numb...
Can't afford my meds.... 12th June 2004
... hubby and I simply can't afford for me to go back on effexor . The depression and especially the anxiety get ... for years now, the only thing that ever helped was effexor , but without a drug plan it would cost me almost ...
... hubby and I simply can't afford for me to go back on effexor . The depression and especially the anxiety get ... for years now, the only thing that ever helped was effexor , but without a drug plan it would cost me almost ...
Lexapro & BRUISING is this normal? 8th June 2004
... I know that bruising was quite common when taking Effexor - I had a couple of blood tests when I was taking ... effexor , just to be sure ........ and I also read it's the...
... bruises whilst on Zoloft, and some, but not as much on Effexor . Notice if you're also feeling itchy whilst on these...
... bruises whilst on Zoloft, and some, but not as much on Effexor . Notice if you're also feeling itchy whilst on these ... fluoextine ..... a lot! I also had the same problem on Effexor ....
this is a thread title 7th June 2004
... year of therapy thus far, and dose of 225mg/day of effexor have given me nothing to look forward to but getting...
Wellbutrin experiences? 4th June 2004
... t sleeping well and had some depression. I tried Effexor for a month then Zoloft - I didn't care for the sexual...
... it was about a month taking my xanax, prozac, and effexor . I didn't like the way it made me feel, worse than ... I started taking it twice daily along with 150 mg effexor at night and klonopin 3 times a day. with in a week...
... thought. I would ask your doctor to change it maybe to effexor at night. It makes me tired so I take it b4 bed. Again...
Frustrated 2nd June 2004
... to quit working for me. My doctor then put me on Effexor ...that was a big mistake, I reacted horribly to that...
wenchling 2nd June 2004
... It does run in my family also. I have been taking effexor but it's doing me no good. I am trying zoloft tonight...
someone help me 31st May 2004
... I have been on effexor for about 8-9 months (75mg)day.Was doing quite well ... feeling down in the day sometimes.So my doctor put me on effexor xr 150mg.I found i was starting to cope ok.I also ... my depression(sorry to drone on).I have been on the effexor xr 150mg,for about 5 months.Last Thursday i found ... spoke to the doctor and told me to stop taking the effexor xr immediately.So Thursday was the last day that i...
... Hang in there. my friend. I was on Effexor for a few years. It has its pros and cons. I find...
... i was doing well.Is it the stopping to quickly(the effexor ) or is it just me?Thanks again for listening,bye for...
WEllbutrin is Awesome just give it a few weeks 29th May 2004
... find something to help me...I've tried celexa and effexor and neither one of them helped....
success with effexor? 29th May 2004
... Jacqbu, I've been on Effexor XR for over 5 months now at the maximum dosage. It...
... I was on Effexor XR 34.5 mg for years. I have recently been taken off ... it. I was on Effexor and then the last six months had been taking the XR ... totally messed up the chemicals in the brain. I came off Effexor with no problems at all and find that I can function ... different, however if you have any questions about Effexor I would be more than willing to help, if I could....
... This is my second day taking effexor xr. Anyone had success with it and did the side effects ... go away quickly? I have been on Effexor almost since it first hit the market. I have always ... traditional ones from elavil through Zoloft. Of all of them Effexor is the best for me....
... How long did you have to take Effexor XR before you felt it was working? This is my 3rd...
Remeron help 28th May 2004
... enormous 60 pounds since taking this drug (in addition to effexor ) and i just can't risk gaining any more weight so...
Anger after taking Wellbutrin xl 150mg 28th May 2004
... to this, but that seems like a lot. I did good on Effexor , but was very scared of the withdrawals when you ... not sure, but have been thinking about going back on Effexor . But it Scares me to death.... Thanks again for...
Memory Loss? 27th May 2004
... to stay awake. After 3 months of sleeping I tried Effexor and found it was not much help for depression. ...
... seems I do not tolerate these drugs well. Paxil, Effexor gave me many strong side effects. Lexapro and Zoloft...
... Paxil, Zoloft, and Lexapro all act on Serotonin. Effexor acts on Serotoning and Norepinephrine. Maybe you need...
Started on Zispin (Mirtazapine) help! 27th May 2004
... just over two weeks ago now, I have switched from effexor . To be honest they did the switch over very quickly ... , I had effexor on alternate days for 4 days then they started the...
... just over two weeks ago now, I have switched from effexor . To be honest they did the switch over very quickly ... , I had effexor on alternate days for 4 days then they started the...
... describe is most likely the withdrawal effects of the Effexor . Those symptoms are common in withdrawal but not common...
Lamictal Experiences Needed!!!! 26th May 2004
... another med to my current roster of meds; Lexapro 15mg Effexor 75mg Zyprexa 2.5mg Xanax 1mg a day and now my...
... another med to my current roster of meds; Lexapro 15mg Effexor 75mg Zyprexa 2.5mg Xanax 1mg a day and now my...
... meds you have been on too for a long long while. Effexor Retard 150mg New. Zyprexa 2.5mg ...
anyone else trying to cope w/ depression w/o meds 25th May 2004
... I too am nearly 30, and am off meds after taking effexor for a long time...I personally found it neccessary...
effexor xr withdrawal or not??? 25th May 2004
... anyone has experienced joint pain when weening off effexor thx....
Effexor 25th May 2004
... I had racing heart & bad anxiety from effexor , so it may be a side effect. I think you are wise...
... I had the same problem with Effexor , mind racing. I also had a lot of dizziness, I would ... leaning over. I also noticed that while I was takign Effexor I had a lot of ringing in my ears. Has anybody else...
... Been on effexor for 2 weeks and a bit. Quitting anafranil, and i�m...
... * The most commonly reported side-effects from Effexor are insomnia and nervousness. Here are the statistics ... m. For Major Depression: Insomnia: 17% on Effexor XR 11% on placebo Nervousness: 10% on Effexor ... ForGeneralized Anxiety Disorder: Insomnia: 15% on Effexor XR 10% on placebo Nervousness: 6% on Effexor ... For Social Anxiety Disorder: Insomnia: 23% on Effexor XR 7% on placebo Nervousness: 11% on Effexor...
Wellbutrin cause loss of appetite??? 21st May 2004
... as I got home from the dr. I am also on 150mg of Effexor xr. I didn't notice any change in appetite until...
Trazadone UPDATE 20th May 2004
... went through years of looking for the right med. Effexor helped me immensely but after being on it for 4 years...
asking g/f about depression? 19th May 2004
... i always noticed she was taking these pills called effexor and never new what they were nor did i care. then ... i really dont think she wants me to know she takes effexor , and this bothers me a little, should it? i think...
... firstly, effexor can be taken for different reasons other than depression...
... everyones head off at work. Our family doc gave him effexor !!!!! I was surprised, I thought he'd give him some ... depressed, just stressed right now. Like cloudnine says, effexor can be given for many reasons. Do not let the addiction...
wellbutrin 18th May 2004
... that I was and needed to go on something. I was on Effexor , Zoloft, Paxil before. Effexor was the best for me...
... like the meds stopped working. This has happened with Effexor , Paxil and Wellbutrin. Does anyone else feel like...
Effexor Withdrawal Tips - Do's and Don'ts 18th May 2004
... help. I had a a devil of a time trying to get off effexor . It was a few years ago and I think it took the Dr...
... Hi, :) I was on Effexor full straight and I had terrible withdrawals. Head...
... Not very encouraging for me who is on effexor and has been for a good while and it was helping and...
... I have been off Effexor for about 5 months or so. I have nothing left as far ... symptoms of the withdrawal. After my last caplet of Effexor , I guess the last of it lasted anywhere from a couple...
... through exactly the same god awful experience with Effexor - both on the rat poison, and during withdrawal. ...
... have read many posts about the 'bad' things about Effexor .....and.....there seems to be more bad ones than good...
... :) Hi, I have recently been put on effexor xr and slowely been raised to 225 mg every morning...
... me very ill. If you also read my other thread " Effexor Nightmare", I (and others) have listed many of the...
... thanks for all your postings re: meds. I am coming off Effexor XR - down from 225 mg to 37.5. (went to 37.5, 4 days ... afraid of the transition to zero mg. I have taken Effexor for PD for over 5 years but at only a 37.5 maintenance...
... had read something like this when I switched from Effexor 150mg to Prozac in May 2003 ..... it was hell. Sorry...
... it is. I'm using a compounded liquid version of Effexor and am going down 2mg per week. Am presently at 33...
... had read something like this when I switched from Effexor 150mg to Prozac in May 2003 ..... it was hell. Sorry ... Prozac? Please share. Did you augment or quit the Effexor first?...
... Disorder. Well, I am at Day 6 of my taper to 37.5 mg of Effexor late on Day 3 was uncomfortable and late on Day 4 ... over the Holiday). Then I am gonna try to go off the Effexor altogether. I am one stubborn dude with extreme will...
... Sandella, I've never taken Effexor but I have taken Zoloft and Paxil. You seem to be ... ... First of all, what is the difference between Effexor and the more common drugs such as Paxil? Also, do ... But after hearing all of the horror stories about Effexor , I'm so afraid to try anything. Is Effexor and Wellbutrin ... related at all? Once you are completly off of Effexor are you going to try anything else? I know you probably...
... too. I am into Day 7 of my taper to 37.5 mg of Effexor and I feel like I have been socked in the head a few...
... Prozac? Please share. Did you augment or quit the Effexor first? As unprofessional as this is going to sound ... Dr simply told me to stop taking the double dose of effexor and replace it with a double dose of prozac ........
... I am chronicling my Effexor XR W/D in the Panic Disorder thread. Check it out ... if you are interested. This is Day 1 of zero Effexor - ugh. Later....
... I am chronicling my Effexor XR W/D in the Panic Disorder thread. Check it out ... if you are interested. This is Day 1 of zero Effexor - ugh. Later. Good luck. I came off Effexor last...
... Sandella, I've never taken Effexor but I have taken Zoloft and Paxil. You seem to be ... ... First of all, what is the difference between Effexor and the more common drugs such as Paxil? Also, do ... Regarding your questions on the differences between Effexor (SNRI) and Paxil (SSRI) and Wellbutrin � this is such ... considered one and the same regarding side-effects, etc. Effexor is an SSRI only, up to doses of 225mg anyway, and ... around. She swears by it. I am chronicling my Effexor XR W/D in the Panic Disorder thread. Check it out ... if you are interested. This is Day 1 of zero Effexor - ugh. Later. Mike, I�m going to be following your...
... Regarding your questions on the differences between Effexor (SNRI) and Paxil (SSRI) and Wellbutrin � this is such ... considered one and the same regarding side-effects, etc. Effexor is an SSRI only, up to doses of 225mg anyway, and...
... wish I had a resource like this when I was coming off Effexor XR. I was on Effexor XR for a year and a half - started ... effects - he said there were none! HA!! While on Effexor XR, I had very strange/vivid dreams/nightmares, and ... doctor). Since my doctor was such a big supporter of Effexor XR, I figured I wouldn't get much support from him ... doc had given me back when I first started taking Effexor , so I started taking them as part of my "step down ... store for me. After my first 24 hours without the Effexor , I started with the "brain zaps", intense periods ... FINALLY went away. I'm HAPPY to say I've been Effexor free for over 4 months. I can pretty much say the...
... wish I had a resource like this when I was coming off Effexor XR. I was on Effexor XR for a year and a half - started ... effects - he said there were none! HA!! While on Effexor XR, I had very strange/vivid dreams/nightmares, and ... doctor). Since my doctor was such a big supporter of Effexor XR, I figured I wouldn't get much support from him ... doc had given me back when I first started taking Effexor , so I started taking them as part of my "step down ... store for me. After my first 24 hours without the Effexor , I started with the "brain zaps", intense periods ... FINALLY went away. I'm HAPPY to say I've been Effexor free for over 4 months. I can pretty much say the...
... through this. However, I guess I cam out lucky. I took effexor XR 37.5 mg for two years for a generalized anxiety ... increased panicky feeling. I am back on it now-same thing effexor XR 37.5 mg for my anxiety-I hope this doesnt happen...
... through this. However, I guess I cam out lucky. I took effexor XR 37.5 mg for two years for a generalized anxiety ... increased panicky feeling. I am back on it now-same thing effexor XR 37.5 mg for my anxiety-I hope this doesnt happen...
... thread but thought it applies to this one too. i've had effexor withdrawal problems too..but it's been 5 years that ... it was some conspiracy in the psych community that effexor was a charade to those electro-shock treatments they...
... thread but thought it applies to this one too. i've had effexor withdrawal problems too..but it's been 5 years that ... it was some conspiracy in the psych community that effexor was a charade to those electro-shock treatments they ... the dose wears off, but someone else who's been on Effexor (I was not) may answer your question better. Good...
... free, to someone who went from Zoloft to Celexa to Effexor ... add some Trazadone and Klonopin to the mix for ... insomnia, plus OTC sleeping pills ... up to 300mg of Effexor ... some Tylenol 3s for the TMJ I suffered as a result ... dear she's ever so depressed ... let's increase the Effexor a little more and add some Lithium for the "non-responder ... personally decided upon a compounded liquid version of Effexor . Believe me, no doctor is going to tell you about...
... average 150 lbs. i didn't really think it was from the effexor at first..but now that i hear some of you have this ... the dose wears off, but someone else who's been on Effexor (I was not) may answer your question better. I'm ... last year. to answer your questions..i was given effexor for the depression and being suicidal 5 yrs ago. i ... free, to someone who went from Zoloft to Celexa to Effexor ... add some Trazadone and Klonopin to the mix for ... insomnia, plus OTC sleeping pills ... up to 300mg of Effexor ... some Tylenol 3s for the TMJ I suffered as a result ... dear she's ever so depressed ... let's increase the Effexor a little more and add some Lithium for the "non-responder ... personally decided upon a compounded liquid version of Effexor . Believe me, no doctor is going to tell you about ... prescription" is that if i was to switch meds and get off effexor ..then i won't have a prescription for effexor which ... see him..which is very okay with me. kewl..liquid effexor :)..have to try it out if i have problems withdrawing...
... you next step down in no time and on your way to a effexor free life :). wishing you the best. Ian....
... it. He said Paxil was bad, but that the high-dose Effexor was worse. And then he said, "You can't withdraw...
... discomfort. Regarding using the liquid version of Effexor , I must say that so far I can highly recommend it...
... I will do later. I have a friend who was taking Effexor for about a year and she stopped taking them about...
... clinic for the last 15 years but my experience of effexor is limited although it is an emerging problem over ... how devastating withdrawal can be. Anyway back to effexor , I haven't come across anyone who's stopped taking...
... I have kicked a major opiate addiction and so the effexor withdrawals that I experienced in those 3 days were...
... I have kicked a major opiate addiction and so the effexor withdrawals that I experienced in those 3 days were...
... In an effort to hold Wyeth, the manufacture of Effexor , accountable for what many individuals deem as inappropriat ... numerous complaints against the manufacturer of the drug Effexor . They're at www.effexorwar.com This really...
... I need some help. I have been going off Effexor for 10 months. I'm down to 37.5-ish from 300 mg a...
... Hi Sickof Effexor ! Me too, me too!!! If you've read up on my story ... below 37.5 yet. I am using a liquid version of Effexor . It is not available by Wyeth, you have to have a...
... that I was taking to counter the insomnia from the Effexor -- I am using Tylenol PM instead -- for now anyway...
... say to him that I can highly recommend the liquid Effexor method if he "happens" to have any other patients...
... withdrawing and what's working for you (the liquid Effexor ). It's anecdotal, but now your doctor has more information...
... hello, i was on effexor xr 225mg for 2 years and came off it gradually, over...
... albiet slowly, without any real problems, and was at 0 Effexor when I wound up bedridden -- so then I went back up ... completely accidental --not a test. The side effects of Effexor are lessening -- I am sweating less, the insomnia...
... I've been tapering off Effexor XR since Aug 12th this year. I was at 150mg and have...
... anti-depressants. One of my girlfriends got put on Effexor about 6 months ago and I cautioned her about the withdrawal ... problems since. But she's really glad to be off the Effexor . --CarrieLynn...
... anti-depressants. One of my girlfriends got put on Effexor about 6 months ago and I cautioned her about the withdrawal ... problems since. But she's really glad to be off the Effexor . --CarrieLynn I totally agree. Best to seek ... there are actually people who will read this very " Effexor horror story" that we are on right now, and say "Whaaa ... ??....I quit Effexor without any problems!" So nobody should assume...
... I've been tapering off Effexor XR since Aug 12th this year. I was at 150mg and have...
... work and realized I left all my supplements AND my Effexor dose at home! So I took some aspirin, and a Sudafed...
... take St. John's Wart until I was completely off the Effexor .... you might want to look into that before you take...
... withdrawal. I had been taking Trazadone with the Effexor and for a long time I also took Tylenol PM because ... am so grateful. I spent 5 days on 20 granules of Effexor . Today I took 19 and I hope to go down one granule...
... actually noticing many, many very good days!!! Sickof effexor , let me know how your 1 bead a day taper goes for ... Wort could be OK to use with LaurieLu's small dose of Effexor . It's not good to combine it with SSRIs because of...
... Hi there. I've been off Effexor 75mg a day for eight weeks now. I was on for 18 months...
... [QUOTE=Red Al]Hi there. I've been off Effexor 75mg a day for eight weeks now. I was on for 18 months...
... article on antidepressants. It's interesting how well Effexor scored in their tests....
... which is not recommended practice. Particularly with Effexor having such a short half-life. So although you may...
... Hi, I'm stopping Effexor 300mg effective as of today. My shrink just put me ... called Cymbalta. It is supposed to work very much like Effexor does, but also helps decrease appetite and help to ... be too bad. I did try to cold turkey once from Effexor , about 4 months ago, and it was a total nightmare ... I have to share. Good luck to anyone getting off Effexor . Love always glimmertwin...
... Hi, I'm stopping Effexor 300mg effective as of today. My shrink just put me ... called Cymbalta. It is supposed to work very much like Effexor does, but also helps decrease appetite and help to ... be too bad. I did try to cold turkey once from Effexor , about 4 months ago, and it was a total nightmare ... I have to share. Good luck to anyone getting off Effexor . Love always glimmertwin Yikes, careful, a ... From what I've read so far, it's about the same as Effexor , being a serotonin and norepinphrine re-uptake inhibitor...
... Gardenlady -- how long have you been off Effexor ?...
... normal -- and go back to being thin!! Hey Sickof Effexor , thanx for the kind words. I was actually on Zoloft ... didn't even come up at the time. Then I went on to Effexor . So I was on the merry-go-round for about 9mths before ... started becoming manic and agitated again during the Effexor withdrawal did I really start putting 2 and 2 together...
... switchover goes well for you and that you don't experience Effexor withdrawal hell again. If you need us, we're here...
... and St. John's Wort helping me along. I hope going " Effexor Free" this weekend is successful. Wish me luck. ...
... took me COLD TURK off from paxil CR25 and put me on Effexor 75mg morning and night. The withdraw from Paxil...
... you're still adjusting to possible side effects of Effexor , etc, and it's hard to know what's what anymore. ... You must be feeling just awful. Regarding taking Effexor XR twice a day!!! What's that all about??? The ... supposed point of that was to replace the original Effexor which you had to take more than once a day. So I ... one fine day and straight on to this huge dose of Effexor the next day? Is that what I'm hearing you say?! ... DESIGNED TO BE!!! Let me know WHEN you started the Effexor , how long you've been on it. You haven't mentioned ... somewhat better. By the way, when I was withdrawing from Effexor , I got episodes of the shortness of breath followed ... can do for yourself is to get the liquid version of Effexor . It is NOT made by Wyeth so you'll have to go to...
... took me off the paxil cold turkey and made me start effexor XR 75mg twice a day......plus he gave be BUSPAR 10mg ... after they gave me the prescription for twice a day Effexor XR............and they got mad cause I was questioning...
... Did you read my first posts? And my other thread on Effexor Nightmare! See what a state I was in? I honestly ... so now you have a double whammy. I don't know how Effexor doses compare with Paxil. The lowest dose of Effexor ... relieve the whole Paxil w/drawal thing. Pity he chose Effexor ... straight from the frying pan into the fire .....
... are starting to feel some slight improvement ... and Effexor XR is designed to be slow release. So whether you...
... Paxil was my 2nd most horrendous withdrawal next to Effexor . Definately just take the Effexor once a day. ... the majority. At one point I was taking 300 mg of Effexor (along with other meds) and I often had heart palpitations ... you get to. I hope you will consider getting off Effexor and seeing how you feel without any ADs. Hang in...
... In my 150mg Effexor XR capsules there are 400 tiny granules. These granules ... 200 granules = 75mg Today is my 2nd day of being " Effexor Free" I did this over a period of about 4 weeks by ... I began SJW about halfway into the weaning of the Effexor . Benadryl, Dramamine, and Tylenol was very helpful...
... especially for those who were at a higher dose or were on Effexor longer than I had been. I had only been on it for...
... took me COLD TURK off from paxil CR25 and put me on Effexor 75mg morning and night. The withdraw from Paxil...
... In my 150mg Effexor XR capsules there are 400 tiny granules. These granules ... should be your No. 1 focus. Easy, easy! Hey Sickof Effexor , hope you're also feeling a bit better now. Update...
... My doctor today put me on effexor rx.I took my first pill today and must say that after ... will be the first and last pill that I will take of effexor .This is so darn scary that I am not sure if I even ... have a boost added to it, and this is what he added( effexor ).The trimi... is for my sleeping so I will give that ... a try but will not go near the effexor again. Thank you from saving me from a future of pain...
... abou 6 weeks. Guess the stupid doc thought this Effexor would kill the withdrawal symptoms. He was wrong...
... My doctor today put me on effexor rx.I took my first pill today and must say that after ... will be the first and last pill that I will take of effexor . Good for you! You're very wise to do your own...
... abou 6 weeks. Guess the stupid doc thought this Effexor would kill the withdrawal symptoms. He was wrong ... Now, you are either still in Paxil withdrawal, or Effexor is bringing on side effects, or both! Hoorah for...
... my heart beating all through my body is Because the Effexor has sent my blood pressure sky high..........never ... you can imagine what he said........ Drop the Effexor right in half.........go from 150mg to 75mg I...
... taper off much slower than that. I'm almost off Effexor and my blood pressure has been going down every week ... My doctor originally said that only high doses of Effexor "may" cause higher blood pressure. That's bull....
... news. Just goes to show what good ole wonder drug Effexor is capable of! That's why your situation is so tricky ... what's part of the w/drawal and what's part of the Effexor side-effects. I couldn't believe it when you told ... this crucial time! I have to disagree with Sickof Effexor 's suggestion (sorry, Gal). You're in such a state...
... My doctor today put me on effexor rx.I took my first pill today and must say that after ... will be the first and last pill that I will take of effexor .This is so darn scary that I am not sure if I even ... have a boost added to it, and this is what he added( effexor ).The trimi... is for my sleeping so I will give that ... a try but will not go near the effexor again. Thank you from saving me from a future of pain ... Seratonin Syndrome when Trazadone was added to my Effexor ... woke up with rigors and in a pool of sweat!)....
... Seratonin Syndrome when Trazadone was added to my Effexor ... woke up with rigors and in a pool of sweat!). ... last two months before I decided to stop taking my Effexor , I would wake up in the middle of the night soaked ... I use to get when I was first starting out on the Effexor . Many times when I was relaxed on the couch or in ... need to increase my dose or add another drug to the Effexor . Today is my 5th day being Effexor free and I ... I think it is safe for me to flush the rest of my Effexor capsules down the toilet. I must say it is such a ... relief not having to worry about having an "emergency Effexor stash" with me where ever I go just incase I am stranded ... getting hospitalized and not being able to take my Effexor on time or at all. Man talk about a ball and chain...
... last two months before I decided to stop taking my Effexor , I would wake up in the middle of the night soaked ... need to increase my dose or add another drug to the Effexor . Me too! The sweating was really, really...
... I was on Effexor XR and nothing else for 9 months. The last two months...
... last two months before I decided to stop taking my Effexor , I would wake up in the middle of the night soaked ... I use to get when I was first starting out on the Effexor . Many times when I was relaxed on the couch or in ... need to increase my dose or add another drug to the Effexor . Today is my 5th day being Effexor free and I ... I think it is safe for me to flush the rest of my Effexor capsules down the toilet. I must say it is such a ... relief not having to worry about having an "emergency Effexor stash" with me where ever I go just incase I am stranded ... getting hospitalized and not being able to take my Effexor on time or at all. Man talk about a ball and chain...
... savers for me and I believe I wouldn't have gotten off Effexor successfully without them. I have also read that ... the dreaded "brain zaps" associated with weaning off Effexor . I never experienced these brain zaps but I'd also...
... withdrawal still going on from 6 weeks ago.......or If it's effexor withdraw from not taking my med last night!! I...
... withdrawal I experienced was just as horrible as the Effexor withdrawal -- it would be hard to say which was worse...
... experiencing numbness in their lips while weaning off Effexor . I'd say this is to be expected and not to worry...
... know, you might get lucky. Maybe that starter dose of Effexor was too weak to cause any major withdrawals from it...
... Well here I am......2nd morning with no Effexor XR 75mg the night before.. Only 75mg in the morning...
... too caught my kids cold while completely coming off Effexor . It was hard to tell what was withdrawl and what...
... Oversoul, When I was at my worst Effexor withdrawals, it just felt like I had the flu (a really...
... matter whether it's Paxil's influence or whether it's Effexor side-effects or whether it's Effexor withdrawal! ...
... Well....here comes the Effexor withdrawal. Started today with flu symptoms......
... Well....here comes the Effexor withdrawal. Started today with flu symptoms......
... too caught my kids cold while completely coming off Effexor . It was hard to tell what was withdrawl and what...
... into feelingl like crap. Today is day 6 without any Effexor and I've had continuous extreme dizzy spells and my ... long. It's so darn freaky! I will NOT go back on Effexor . This just reinforces my realization that this poison...
... into feelingl like crap. Today is day 6 without any Effexor and I've had continuous extreme dizzy spells and my ... long. It's so darn freaky! I will NOT go back on Effexor . This just reinforces my realization that this poison...
... might sound weird but the whole time I was weaing off Effexor I had a little thrill going on because I had a huge ... because I finally was able to obtain my goal to get off Effexor successfully. It's an awesome feeling....
... think you're doing the right thing by getting off the Effexor . Laurie Lu -- congratulations to you too! Is every ... getting a little bit better? I'm on day 2 with no Effexor -- I already feel better today than yesterday.......
... I am really sleepy. I too gained weight while on Effexor (about 10 lbs) even though the doc said Effexor doesn...
... withdrawl symptoms to subside from the very last dose of Effexor (10 granules). It's amazing 10 tiny little granules ... dangerous stuff. :) Today is my 2nd day without Effexor -- I quit at 7 granules.... but I definately don...
... Today is my 2nd day without Effexor -- I quit at 7 granules.... but I definately don...
... temp to heartrate to vision to ....... you name it! Effexor played havoc with everything. I was initially on ... didn't notice the side effects as much as I did with Effexor . My side effects (along with many, many others ... to come up with AS A 100% DIRECT RESULT OF BEING ON EFFEXOR has been ridiculous. From visits to the optometrist...
... addiction. I just thank god I had the ability to stop Effexor when I was only 9 months into taking it and at moderate...
... think it was the w/drawal as it happened again upon Effexor w/drawal. But I remember the feeling very well ... recognize going thru various episodes of mania upon Effexor w/drawal. And I gotta tell you again, the feeling...
... I went on Effexor XL 3 years ago for depression and I didn't realize ... I was suffering from anxiety too, but no offense, Effexor XL was awesome except for the Libido issues. I progressed ... of vacation and just felt like crap for the week. Effexor did teach me how to handle my issues without drugs ... thank it for that! I speak my mind now thanks to Effexor , and the only downfall is delivering oral presentations...
... gradually. I found I was much more "assertive" on Effexor . I must admit, I liked the feeling of just speaking...
... Now 4 days after the 150mg to 75mg drop down of Effexor XR.... I am now one of you.... Finally got...
... think it was the w/drawal as it happened again upon Effexor w/drawal. But I remember the feeling very well ... recognize going thru various episodes of mania upon Effexor w/drawal. And I gotta tell you again, the feeling...
... Now 4 days after the 150mg to 75mg drop down of Effexor XR.... I am now one of you.... Finally got...
... briefly looked at the prescribing information on the effexor website, out of curiousity. The information discusses ... for a year. But these were designed to find out if effexor helped with depression, and not, as far as I can tell ... approximately 18% of the 1381 patients who received effexor XR capsules in placebo controlled clinical trials ... recommendations to taper: "In clinical trials with Effexor XR, tapering was achieved by reducing the daily dose...
... addiction. I just thank god I had the ability to stop Effexor when I was only 9 months into taking it and at moderate ... a thing!!! Someone I know personally also did the Effexor liquid w/drawal and decided to just stop at around...
... Day 3 without Effexor and I am soooo TIRED. Also having the hearing sensitivit...
... 8"???? :) Yes I am 6' 8" tall and thanks to Effexor , I gained another 25 pounds (425 and holding). I ... read somewhere that joint pain can be lessened by Effexor , is this true, because my ankle started hurting almost ... simultaneously with the cessation of the Effexor ....
... Benadryl, I'd probably give in and start taking the Effexor again. Just try half the dose. It'll only last in ... finally get down to the "37.5mg" dose and lower of Effexor , you'll be looking for some Benadryl to take....
... Benadryl, I'd probably give in and start taking the Effexor again. Just try half the dose. It'll only last in ... finally get down to the "37.5mg" dose and lower of Effexor , you'll be looking for some Benadryl to take. ...
... briefly looked at the prescribing information on the effexor website, out of curiousity. The information discusses ... for a year. But these were designed to find out if effexor helped with depression, and not, as far as I can tell ... approximately 18% of the 1381 patients who received effexor XR capsules in placebo controlled clinical trials ... recommendations to taper: "In clinical trials with Effexor XR, tapering was achieved by reducing the daily dose...
... saw my nose alot too. How long were you taking Effexor for and at what dose? I was only on it for 9 months...
... informative posts. Thank you. :) Day 3 without Effexor and I am soooo TIRED. Also having the hearing sensitivit ... next weekend. Yes I am 6' 8" tall and thanks to Effexor , I gained another 25 pounds (425 and holding). I think ... read somewhere that joint pain can be lessened by Effexor , is this true, because my ankle started hurting almost ... simultaneously with the cessation of the Effexor . Protracted withdrawal is basically delayed withdrawal ... caught in the trap. I haven't heard anything about Effexor being good for joint pain ... I know this is the huge ... ) But, did you have this ankle pain prior to your Effexor use, or only now? I suffered from bad calve pain ... my shoulder and arm ... all as a direct result of Effexor withdrawal. I now have no pain at all, thank goodness ... think ringing in the ears could be withdrawal from Effexor ? What about just nodding off in the middle of talking...
... It's been a week without Effexor . I thought it would be OK to have a couple mixed ... nauseated and just not well. To me this means that the Effexor is not out of my body yet even though I haven't put...
... It's been a week without Effexor . I thought it would be OK to have a couple mixed ... nauseated and just not well. To me this means that the Effexor is not out of my body yet even though I haven't put ... it in my mouth for one week. I don't know about effexor , but I heard from several sources that it takes about...
... saw my nose alot too. How long were you taking Effexor for and at what dose? I was only on it for 9 months...
... was taking St. John's Wort while I was weaning off Effexor . I am still taking it and plan on continuing. I...
... Laurie Lu..how long have you been off Effexor now? I've been off for 2 and a half months and its...
... tapering from 150mg on Aug 12th. I haven't had any Effexor since Sept 9th. I guess I've been Effexor free for ... This will be my first menstrual period without any Effexor and it could get bad for me. At least I will know...
... keep feeling like I'm gonna faint.....ya know....the Effexor Flu. Shakey and frail..... It's pretty discouraging...
... I should have known that all those free samples of Effexor my doc was gladly passing out to me was a warning...
... I should have known that all those free samples of Effexor my doc was gladly passing out to me was a warning...
... May I ask what bladder problems you experienced on Effexor ? I just recently had my dosage increased from 50mg...
... May I ask what bladder problems you experienced on Effexor ? I just recently had my dosage increased from 50mg ... went higher and higher. You're still a newbie to Effexor . Please listen to your body and be smart. :)...
... leaflet that comes with the sample starter pack of Effexor ? It's a joke. There is nothing in there that even...
... own hands. So you may have lost over a year to Effexor , but take comfort in that you're not alone and there...
... know you guys understand the misery of getting off Effexor . So well done Sandalla, you're helping a 28-year-old...
... May I ask what bladder problems you experienced on Effexor ? I just recently had my dosage increased from 50mg ... any bladder problems, but frankly, it's probably the Effexor . If you look up this stuff, you find out all sorts ... of things. For example, we know Effexor is a serotonin and norepinephrine re-uptake inhibitor...
... own hands. So you may have lost over a year to Effexor , but take comfort in that you're not alone and there ... As to answer the anger issue as posed by sickof effexor , I don't think it will ever really go away. I don...
... were drug free. And now you're all of a sudden on Effexor , Xanax and ... what else? And prior to this incident...
... than others (for example, the people going through effexor withdrawal right now). I'm thankful that what I went...
... own hands. So you may have lost over a year to Effexor , but take comfort in that you're not alone and there...
... doing here. I haven't posted here cuz I have not had Effexor nor will I pursue it. Especially now that I have read...
... funk" is hitting me too 2 weeks after my last bit of Effexor . I wake up early in the mornings for work and I just ... These were feelings I would have before beginning Effexor . I do recall my doc saying he never takes his patients ... people. Well I guess I chose a bad time to stop taking Effexor . Maybe it's a combination of the fall season and ... I dread work more than ever now since stopping the Effexor . :(...
... doing here. I haven't posted here cuz I have not had Effexor nor will I pursue it. Especially now that I have read ... help a thing. However, it's well documented that Effexor and Paxil are the two worst drugs to get off of, so...
... seems like you've been kicking yourself for going on effexor because it's caused you so much pain. Hey, you did ... with the information had AT THE TIME when you went on effexor . Now you have more information and you're doing the...
... I don't understand any of this, I have been on Effexor XR 225 mg for 4yrs and so far so good. As long as ... really afraid now! What if I want to go off of the Effexor to start having my children and it takes me years...
... seems like you've been kicking yourself for going on effexor because it's caused you so much pain. Hey, you did ... with the information had AT THE TIME when you went on effexor . Now you have more information and you're doing the ... like I'm doing now, and I also remember reading that Effexor hadn't been studied for longer than 6 weeks! I never...
... I don't understand any of this, I have been on Effexor XR 225 mg for 4yrs and so far so good. As long as ... really afraid now! What if I want to go off of the Effexor to start having my children and it takes me years...
... was paxil same thing there, that is when he went to effexor xr. I have been on anywhere from 300 to 175 mg a ... zyprezxa, so she put me on topamax 200mg and upped my effexor to 225 mg as a mood stabalizer for the depression ... have it. Has anyone else on the board ever been on Effexor as long as I have been? Have they found any long...
... than others (for example, the people going through effexor withdrawal right now). I'm thankful that what I went...
... doing here. I haven't posted here cuz I have not had Effexor nor will I pursue it. Especially now that I have read...
... was paxil same thing there, that is when he went to effexor xr. I have been on anywhere from 300 to 175 mg a ... zyprezxa, so she put me on topamax 200mg and upped my effexor to 225 mg as a mood stabalizer for the depression ... have it. Has anyone else on the board ever been on Effexor as long as I have been? Have they found any long ... trail, is just basically adrenaline. Something like Effexor recycles both serotonin and norepinephrine....so you ... you are also on Adderall????? Good lord, on top of Effexor stimulation, you are on an "upper", amphetamine, aka...
... I am now in my third day of effexor withdrawal. I have been on 75mg twice a day for about ... benadryl and two other drugs whose names now escape me ( effexor withdrawal). [ removed ] I will get you the names...
... was paxil same thing there, that is when he went to effexor xr. I have been on anywhere from 300 to 175 mg a ... zyprezxa, so she put me on topamax 200mg and upped my effexor to 225 mg as a mood stabalizer for the depression ... have it. Has anyone else on the board ever been on Effexor as long as I have been? Have they found any long ... the characters in this book, no? Did you read the Effexor Nightmare thread too? You will probably be able to ... that you've had an easy time side-effects wise with Effexor ... except for this bi-polar diagnosis you're talking...
... I am now in my third day of effexor withdrawal. I have been on 75mg twice a day for about ... benadryl and two other drugs whose names now escape me ( effexor withdrawal). [ removed ] I will get you the names...
... reading more about people trying to withdraw from effexor in the news. When my Zoloft dose was too high,...
... I take effexor 150 mg. I am curious about this, why did you get ... off of effexor ? My doctor has asked me several times if I was ready ... worry about my health and wonder what the effects of effexor are having on my health. Right now checking into ... Looking for advice in regards to the effects of effexor and should I get off of it? I am not depressed as...
... I take effexor 150 mg. I am curious about this, why did you get ... off of effexor ? My doctor has asked me several times if I was ready ... worry about my health and wonder what the effects of effexor are having on my health. Right now checking into ... Looking for advice in regards to the effects of effexor and should I get off of it? I am not depressed as ... to accept that she wasn't superhuman. As for the effexor and what it's doing to your health, I think you should...
... Firstly, I don't know whose idea it was to start on the Effexor in the first place. Yours or your doctor's? With ... and experience on this stuff ... I have not heard of Effexor being prescribed simply for "STRESS" and for stress ... the platelets? Is this new stuff since being on the Effexor ? Are you noticing any other worriesome health issues ... you and you may not be able to handle life without Effexor ? You're in a tough situation. I wish I could just ... say, yes, get off the Effexor now, Gal, but .... I can't ... because you do have...
... Thanks all for your input. Lets see I started effexor while under the care of a different doctor. He was ... doesn't mess around and he wants to see me get off the effexor . On a daily basis I am tired all the time (lately ... to wait till down time with school to get off the effexor . I started at 35 mg then up to 75 and in time to ... world. Anyway, sometimes when I forget to take my effexor I will start to feel out of sorts by the end of the ... moving a bit faster then I am. When I first started on effexor I felt like I was in a fog and the vary day I started...
... reading more about people trying to withdraw from effexor in the news. When my Zoloft dose was too high,...
... Thanks all for your input. Lets see I started effexor while under the care of a different doctor. He was ... doesn't mess around and he wants to see me get off the effexor . On a daily basis I am tired all the time (lately ... to wait till down time with school to get off the effexor . I started at 35 mg then up to 75 and in time to ... world. Anyway, sometimes when I forget to take my effexor I will start to feel out of sorts by the end of the ... moving a bit faster then I am. When I first started on effexor I felt like I was in a fog and the vary day I started ... harmful, we are just asking for it, aren't we? Effexor is not a healthy drug, I don't care what any doctor...
... threads to share our experiences. I'm on day 9 Effexor -free. I haven't had any real problems since last ... doctors" is really just a loose translation.) Hey Sickof Effexor ... you mean that maybe if I keep on ranting and raving ... was a walking insomniac for all the months I was on Effexor ... but come w/drawal and it's been the total opposite...
... Thanks all for your input. Lets see I started effexor while under the care of a different doctor. He was ... doesn't mess around and he wants to see me get off the effexor . On a daily basis I am tired all the time (lately ... to wait till down time with school to get off the effexor . I started at 35 mg then up to 75 and in time to ... world. Anyway, sometimes when I forget to take my effexor I will start to feel out of sorts by the end of the ... moving a bit faster then I am. When I first started on effexor I felt like I was in a fog and the vary day I started ... the reasons that Dr # 2 wants to see you go off the Effexor ? I mean, you do realize that this is not the norm ... emotional roller coaster deal? Is that it? And is the Effexor helping with that? And you don't say whether you...
... the reasons that Dr # 2 wants to see you go off the Effexor ? I mean, you do realize that this is not the norm ... stress...etc. Asked dr. 1 about it and he gave me the effexor You said the 75mg seemed to work for you. So why...
... the reasons that Dr # 2 wants to see you go off the Effexor ? I mean, you do realize that this is not the norm ... stress...etc. Asked dr. 1 about it and he gave me the effexor You said the 75mg seemed to work for you. So why...
... stress...etc. Asked dr. 1 about it and he gave me the effexor This comment speaks volumes! Are you aware that...
... biologically, you have more problems with withdrawal from effexor . It could be you're more sensitive to the norepinephrine...
... happening to these people trying to get off of the the effexor . Now when it comes to the bi-polar part the reason ... fact that I told her that I felt like the dose of effexor I was on at the time was no longer working for me...
... fact that I told her that I felt like the dose of effexor I was on at the time was no longer working for me...
... biologically, you have more problems with withdrawal from effexor . It could be you're more sensitive to the norepinephrine ... Paxil was just as horrendous as my withdrawal from Effexor .... are they similar meds?...
... Here is my story of why I got put on Effexor . I had been experiencing weight gain, my hair was ... another. My Aunt takes Wellbutrin and my cousin takes Effexor . He told me that Wellbutrin was less effective than ... Effexor and many times Wellbutrin worked better if paired ... up with another AD. Well I chose Effexor because I didn't want to be on Wellbutrin and another ... visit I left with a paper bag of a two weeks supply of Effexor samples. I was instructed to come back in two weeks ... Therefore I left the office with more samples of Effexor but at a higher dose. Once I got use to the new 150mg ... effects), his office nurse called in a perscription of Effexor 150mg. The reason I eventually stopped taking the ... Effexor 9 months later is a whole different story. But it ... had hypothyroidism and I left with a stash of "free" Effexor . This doctor really didn't know me at all and as...
... are you off now Laurie? I have to admit I went on Effexor because I had a total breakdown and for me it was...
... Yes Al I am off of the Effexor now for over 2 weeks. I am feeling the doom you're ... the worst. That was the only good thing about the Effexor , it made mornings much more tolerable. Now I describe ... it is like to feel normal in the mornings with the Effexor and now I can reason with myself that this doom &...
... did these feelings exist for you before you took the Effexor ? AL x...
... Paxil was just as horrendous as my withdrawal from Effexor .... are they similar meds? I'm not a medication ... psychiatrist. :) But Paxil is an SSRI like Zoloft. Effexor is an SNRI. It's a similar medication, but it mucks...
... black doom & gloom cloud existed before going on the Effexor for me. Right now it is more intense than what I ... ve experienced in the past but I am blaming that on Effexor withdrawl....
... psychiatrist. :) But Paxil is an SSRI like Zoloft. Effexor is an SNRI. It's a similar medication, but it mucks...
... biologically, you have more problems with withdrawal from effexor . It could be you're more sensitive to the norepinephrine ... and which f-r-e-a-k-e-d me out! I was put on Effexor a couple of weeks later, and things subsided. And ... this, my friends, is how I was able to recognize Effexor withdrawal the second time around! I was on the ... Effexor for about 5mths at a very high dose, and because of ... their very short half-life, Effexor and Paxil are well known to be the absolute worst ... they used to do heroin and that the withdrawal from Effexor was worse and longer lasting than even heroin w/drawal ... easier time with the Zoloft w/drawal? Or did the Effexor offset that? Oh yes ... NEVER AGAIN!...
... The reason I eventually stopped taking the Effexor 9 months later is a whole different story. But it ... had hypothyroidism and I left with a stash of "free" Effexor . This doctor really didn't know me at all and as...
... happening to these people trying to get off of the the effexor . Now when it comes to the bi-polar part the reason ... fact that I told her that I felt like the dose of effexor I was on at the time was no longer working for me...
... going to try it without meds. I'm on day 12 without Effexor . :)...
... biologically, you have more problems with withdrawal from effexor . It could be you're more sensitive to the norepinephrine...
... Anyhow, my big news is that yesterday was my first day EFFEXOR FREE!!! :) :) I quit at 0.6mg! So far so good,...
... Anyhow, my big news is that yesterday was my first day EFFEXOR FREE!!! :) :) I quit at 0.6mg! So far so good,...
... the Wellbtrn until I'm thru detoxing from the demon Effexor . I have tried to get off the stuff before, but ... -I went really slow). Today is day 13 off of Effexor . Other than Day 3, which was horrible (fyi, 48 hours...
... Sandalla, that's great news! I'm going on 3 weeks Effexor free and I still get bouts of nausea and extreme dizziness ... is bothering me but that began when I first started effexor and went over the 75mg dose up to 150mg. Bill,...
... i was on effexor for 2 years. 375mg's of it, that is FAR too much, ... the smartest thing to do but i NEEDED to get off of effexor . it is a horrible drug. i was constantly puking because ... psychiatrist... i dont recommend ANYONE ever going on effexor . plus, it didnt really take away my depression ... walking drooling zombie. but anyway, i got off effexor fast, i didnt ween off like a lot of people do. so...
... Third day Effexor free ... zero problems to report .... so far. Boy...
... the Wellbtrn until I'm thru detoxing from the demon Effexor . I have tried to get off the stuff before, but ... it is to get off it. Makes sense. FYI, I was on Effexor for only 5 mths, and of those 5 mths, only a couple...
... feel depressed. :( I really hope this is a temporary Effexor delayed withdrawl. I've been completely off the stuff ... going drug free. And I really hope the 9 months of Effexor hasn't caused any 'damage' to my emotions. I have...
... feel depressed. :( I really hope this is a temporary Effexor delayed withdrawl. I've been completely off the stuff ... going drug free. And I really hope the 9 months of Effexor hasn't caused any 'damage' to my emotions. I have...
... i was on effexor for 2 years. 375mg's of it, that is FAR too much, ... the smartest thing to do but i NEEDED to get off of effexor . it is a horrible drug. i was constantly puking because ... psychiatrist... i dont recommend ANYONE ever going on effexor . plus, it didnt really take away my depression...
... feel depressed. :( I really hope this is a temporary Effexor delayed withdrawl. I've been completely off the stuff ... going drug free. And I really hope the 9 months of Effexor hasn't caused any 'damage' to my emotions. I have...
... Third day Effexor free ... zero problems to report .... so far. Boy...
... feel depressed. :( I really hope this is a temporary Effexor delayed withdrawl. I've been completely off the stuff ... going drug free. And I really hope the 9 months of Effexor hasn't caused any 'damage' to my emotions. I have ... thing has happened to me. First two weeks with no effexor I was pretty much ok, then all hell broke loose. Have...
... Reporting in! 96 hours Effexor free. No problems to report! :) ..... yet! Laurie...
... Reporting in! 96 hours Effexor free. No problems to report! :) ..... yet! Laurie...
... i was on effexor for 2 years. 375mg's of it, that is FAR too much, ... the smartest thing to do but i NEEDED to get off of effexor . it is a horrible drug. i was constantly puking because ... psychiatrist... i dont recommend ANYONE ever going on effexor . plus, it didnt really take away my depression ... walking drooling zombie. but anyway, i got off effexor fast, i didnt ween off like a lot of people do. so...
... bit hyper. Do you think that could be coming off the Effexor ? Al x...
... Reporting in. Day 6 Effexor Free! :) Besides feeling exhausted all day today ... I could, but what's the point? .... :) Sickof Effexor , I have a plan ... how about we all now focus all...
... through exactly the same god awful experience with Effexor - both on the rat poison, and during withdrawal. ... actually had a similar experience with my withdrawal from Effexor about 10 years ago. The inital effects it had done ... if theres something to that but it worked wonders. Effexor is one scary medication, for those it helps im happy...
... Reporting in. Day 6 Effexor Free! :) Congratulations! You're doing great ... Maybe not physically, yet, but otherwise?) Sickof Effexor , I have a plan ... how about we all now focus all...
... :) 10 days Effexor free and lovin' it!!! :) Yea, I still get very slight ... still have very, very sleepy days ... but hey ... I AM EFFEXOR FREE! :) And I still find I get my moments of weepiness...
... :) 10 days Effexor free and lovin' it!!! :) Yea, I still get very slight ... still have very, very sleepy days ... but hey ... I AM EFFEXOR FREE! :) And I still find I get my moments of weepiness...
... what would you recomend to be a normal dosage of effexor to take daily? I sometimes wonder if my dosage is...
... what would you recomend to be a normal dosage of effexor to take daily? I sometimes wonder if my dosage is ... prescribing a benzo or some other potent drug on top of the Effexor ... that's how you get on to the awful merry-go-round...
... thought I mightbe able to help out a little. I was on Effexor for 5 years, up and down from 37.5mg to 220mg. I...
... horror of my life. When he said to drop down the Effexor to try and stop the Tremor........I said FINE.......
... Oversoul I wish you the best of luck getting off the Effexor . I have been completely free of Effexor for almost ... bad side effects stop is to be completely free of Effexor once and for all. Even when completely free, the...
... I have been on effexor xr for about a year now and I was never told about...
... thought I mightbe able to help out a little. I was on Effexor for 5 years, up and down from 37.5mg to 220mg. I...
... with this tremor and Anxiety..........and I think the Effexor could be causing it. How will I ever know until...
... PS - I'M NOW 15 DAYS EFFEXOR FREE! :) :) :)...
... own without the drugs. When I was 15 days into the Effexor free days I felt very strange and not well at times...
... PS - I'M NOW 15 DAYS EFFEXOR FREE! :) :) :) Hey, just got back from a trip...
... sanity........ Perception is really screwey.... Effexor Hangover aint no fun..... Please somebodey remind...
... sanity........ Perception is really screwey.... Effexor Hangover aint no fun..... Please somebodey remind...
... :) Hi Sickof effexor I'm sensitive to medications too and if it weren ... able to go to work and function while tapering off Effexor . The Benadryl kept me from fainting and hitting my...
... :) Hi Sickof effexor I'm sensitive to medications too and if it weren ... able to go to work and function while tapering off Effexor . The Benadryl kept me from fainting and hitting my...
... Al, I've been Effexor free for one month. I don't have any of the physical ... now. I worry alot about things in my life and the Effexor did stop me from worrying. Infact that was the only ... positive effect of the Effexor . Al, could you remind me why you decided to stop ... taking Effexor three months ago....
... I guess if we want to keep pokin the Effexor to us...there's a treatment for the Jaw CLeNcHiNg...
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... sensitive subject. I have a friend who is dtoxing off effexor /wellbutrin. He's been off for awhile, but still has ... wondering if any of the other males who have come off the effexor have had the same effect. Has it improved?...
... my body are aching! Today is my 31st day without Effexor . Seems as though my body is having another bout of...
... my body are aching! Today is my 31st day without Effexor . Seems as though my body is having another bout of...
... [QUOTE=Red Al]Hi Sickof effexor Yeah I think the physical stuff has calmed down ... for you, and if you feel you need to go back on the Effexor for awhile, then that's ok to do. I would go on an...
... OMG, Now I am totally freaked out about what Effexor does with you alls side effects and what-not :) ...
... OMG, Now I am totally freaked out about what Effexor does with you alls side effects and what-not :) ... If you read through this thread and the other Effexor threads, you'll see all of our side effects....
... couple of days. Unfortunately, that is something the effexor and ther lexaprio have in common. I am just trying ... was the level of your last dose? Can you get liquid effexor ? It allows for a lot more precision with the weaning...
... Well, I have tried Effexor (today was the first day) and well, so far... it's...
... Well, I have tried Effexor (today was the first day) and well, so far... it's...
... was the level of your last dose? Can you get liquid effexor ? It allows for a lot more precision with the weaning...
... depressed NOW than I was before ever being prescribed Effexor by my doctor. Effexor was my first and only AD I ... them never the same as they use to be. I've been Effexor free for over 6 weeks now....
... depressed NOW than I was before ever being prescribed Effexor by my doctor. Effexor was my first and only AD I ... them never the same as they use to be. I've been Effexor free for over 6 weeks now. Laurie, I believe our...
... depressed NOW than I was before ever being prescribed Effexor by my doctor. Effexor was my first and only AD I ... them never the same as they use to be. I've been Effexor free for over 6 weeks now. Just a thought... Xanex...
... during the week prior to and occasionally during my Effexor usage. But now that that I've been Effexor free. ... altered permanently in my brain or body due to the Effexor ....
... during the week prior to and occasionally during my Effexor usage. But now that that I've been Effexor free. ... altered permanently in my brain or body due to the Effexor . I'm not saying something wasn't altered.... but...
... drink and get drunk but the fact that what ever the Effexor has done to me in all different ways isn't permanent ... began taking the St. John's Wort towards the end of my Effexor tapering and am still taking it now. I am wondering...
... drink and get drunk but the fact that what ever the Effexor has done to me in all different ways isn't permanent ... began taking the St. John's Wort towards the end of my Effexor tapering and am still taking it now. I am wondering...
... courage almost 3 months ago to begin tapering off of my Effexor . I am so lucky I came across it. Natasha, you're...
... post. I am now into my 3rd week of weaning off of Effexor XR. My Dr. is weaning me off of 300 Mg/day by cutting...
... post. I am now into my 3rd week of weaning off of Effexor XR. My Dr. is weaning me off of 300 Mg/day by cutting...
... of headaches for 6 months! (That's when I started Effexor XR... Coincidence? I think not!) Hopefully it will ... weight gain. Having lost 30 lbs just prior to starting Effexor , I have gained it all back, and then some, in just...
... of headaches for 6 months! (That's when I started Effexor XR... Coincidence? I think not!) Hopefully it will ... weight gain. Having lost 30 lbs just prior to starting Effexor , I have gained it all back, and then some, in just...
... I feel like I have done many. I am 6 days off of Effexor and could not have done it without the help of everyone...
... thread and I am scared. I just started on 37.5 mg's of effexor today...I have Lupus and have had some depression ... ..I have not read this whole thread....but how is Effexor different than the others?...
... I take Effexor because it reduces the hot flashes Tamoxifen (for ... daily. I initally used Zoloff, but was switched to Effexor as it has proved to be more effective. I have been ... antibiotic or antidepressant. Please do not paint Effexor with the same brush for everyone. :)...
... I take Effexor because it reduces the hot flashes Tamoxifen (for ... daily. I initally used Zoloff, but was switched to Effexor as it has proved to be more effective. I have been ... antibiotic or antidepressant. Please do not paint Effexor with the same brush for everyone. :) I agree. I...
... My doctor had me taper off of the Effexor , and then she had me switch to Lexapro. They were ... had me taper and switch. I was on minimal doses of Effexor and then stopped it completely, and switched to Lexapro...
... is not worth it. The worst part of this is that the Effexor never helped me at all in the first place. I guess...
... anything then), and then at the very beginning of my Effexor taper, they started again and then eased up ... and ... then they started up again towards the end of the Effexor w/drawal, and gradually became worse and worse, combined...
... I feel that the best Effexor withdrawal tip is to have your doctor prescribe 10 ... -20mgs of Prozac while you are decreasing the Effexor dosage. The long half-life of the Prozac supports ... the short half-life of the Effexor . You may have to reduce the Effexor by half to one...
... anything then), and then at the very beginning of my Effexor taper, they started again and then eased up ... and ... then they started up again towards the end of the Effexor w/drawal, and gradually became worse and worse, combined...
... get right to my question. Has anyone noticed that Effexor has brought to the surface latent, previously undetected ... , Obsessive/Compulsive behaviors? Since starting Effexor a year ago, this symptom has appeared, and as the...
... get right to my question. Has anyone noticed that Effexor has brought to the surface latent, previously undetected ... , Obsessive/Compulsive behaviors? Since starting Effexor a year ago, this symptom has appeared, and as the ... to amphetamines, I don't know about AD's but since Effexor also has some action on adrenaline(norepinephrine...
... get right to my question. Has anyone noticed that Effexor has brought to the surface latent, previously undetected ... , Obsessive/Compulsive behaviors? Since starting Effexor a year ago, this symptom has appeared, and as the...
... ;) You ALL are familiar with the side effects of Effexor , especially you Sandalla. I just hoped that we could ... all of the 119 pages of posts on the side effects of Effexor , that there might not be anyone else who didn't really ... college so that I can quit after that. I know that Effexor is "poison". But so far, it's the only thing that...
... because this is a thread for people who want off of Effexor -- or have already gotten off, and now are suffering ... everything that we have been through -- the side effects of Effexor to begin with, then the horrible withdrawal when we ... .. I wish I could help you, but unfortunately, Effexor ruined my health and I'm fighting to regain it --...
... question whether the OCD could be "unrelated" to the Effexor , and see it for what it was. The drug causes such...
... HI, I was sitting here reading all the post about Effexor and personally I think different drugs effect different ... people. I am on 300 mg. of effexor along with other meds and I am extrememly satisfied ... Zoloft I had thought she told me to stop taking the Effexor too as she was putting me on another med. The side ... effect of going off Effexor Cold turkey was horrible. I was beside myself and ... what was happening she let me know that going off the Effexor was what did it, I had a miscommunication with here ... days. After going back to her and being put back on Effexor I had no other problems since. As with any antidepressant ... Best of Luck to all. P.S. I am still taking my Effexor regularly....
... HI, I was sitting here reading all the post about Effexor and personally I think different drugs effect different ... people. I am on 300 mg. of effexor along with other meds and I am extrememly satisfied ... Zoloft I had thought she told me to stop taking the Effexor too as she was putting me on another med. The side ... effect of going off Effexor Cold turkey was horrible. I was beside myself and ... what was happening she let me know that going off the Effexor was what did it, I had a miscommunication with here ... days. After going back to her and being put back on Effexor I had no other problems since. As with any antidepressant ... Best of Luck to all. P.S. I am still taking my Effexor regularly. Yeah, sounds like your doc is ok. Good...
... Red Al, Just remember if you are on Effexor already, you should not cut off cold turkey, it is...
... to read that I am not crazy wanting to get off of Effexor and failing miserably because of the horrible withdrawal ... with an ear infection and didn't remember to take my effexor for 4 days. Once I realized it, I figured I already ... life again. Just a testimony from another fellow effexor addict, and a big, huge THANK YOU!!!! It is so nice...
... to read that I am not crazy wanting to get off of Effexor and failing miserably because of the horrible withdrawal ... with an ear infection and didn't remember to take my effexor for 4 days. Once I realized it, I figured I already ... life again. Just a testimony from another fellow effexor addict, and a big, huge THANK YOU!!!! It is so nice...
... back on, for Pete's sake, tell me you won't go on Effexor again!!!! :)...
... Okay, I went off Effexor rather abruptly about a week ago. I was at 75mg for...
... Okay, I went off Effexor rather abruptly about a week ago. I was at 75mg for...
... Okay, I went off Effexor rather abruptly about a week ago. I was at 75mg for...
... Okay, I went off Effexor rather abruptly about a week ago. I was at 75mg for...
... Hi, I am not planning to come off of Effexor at any time soon because it has been working for me...
... Hi, I am not planning to come off of Effexor at any time soon because it has been working for me...
... suffering from withdrawal 4 months after stopping effexor . He says he's starting to rethink how long it takes...
... suffering from withdrawal 4 months after stopping effexor . He says he's starting to rethink how long it takes...
... I had been on Effexor for a while. Around the summer of 2003, I decided ... to stop taking Effexor cause it wasn't working, and I didn't let my doctor ... wondering if the withdrawl side effects of stopping Effexor could have caused me to feel exhausted and have concentrati ... and having symptoms until months after stopping the Effexor ....
... [QUOTE=Concerned Male]I had been on Effexor for a while. Around the summer of 2003, I decided ... to stop taking Effexor cause it wasn't working, and I didn't let my doctor ... wondering if the withdrawl side effects of stopping Effexor could have caused me to feel exhausted and have concentrati ... and having symptoms until months after stopping the Effexor . I have read that the withdrawal effects can last...
... Sickof effexor , So you think I could be dealing with the withdrawl ... effects didn't start until months after stopping the Effexor ? What do you think I should do to try and get my energy...
... ve experienced exactly the same as you. I started effexor at the beginning of 2003 and came off july 2004 and...
... process and its associated symptoms/maladies from Effexor ? I want to ask for disability from work (just a six...
... process and its associated symptoms/maladies from Effexor ? I want to ask for disability from work (just a six ... dependancy/brain effects (rather than true addiction) that Effexor and other AD's cause....
... known this board existed when I was withdrawing from Effexor XR. Like you, I experienced a whole slew of varying...
... it!! :( My doctor decided to switch me (again) from Effexor 150mg to Prozac 20mg because I stopped responding ... the dose. When asked if I needed to step down off Effexor towards the Prozac.."Dr" said no..should be no problem ... . So I took my last Effexor on Saturday and started Prozac Sunday. Felt OK until...
... Mike...you are in my thoughts regarding the effexor withdrawl. Hang in, there!...
... help. I had a a devil of a time trying to get off effexor . It was a few years ago and I think it took the Dr ... I recently got off Celexa, a close relative of Effexor , I used some natural supplements that have been miracle...
... Hi- I am in the midst of Effexor withdrawal..This is Day 10...I was on Effexor (150mg ... diagnosed with bipolar), I started to wean off the effexor . I took 112.5 (whatever it is-3 37.5 capsules) for...
... exclusive to people discussing the ups and downs of Effexor so you may not get as many responses as you would...
... Is zoloft withdrawals the same as effexor ? I had been tapering for 3 weeks and I'm having problems...
... Is zoloft withdrawals the same as effexor ? I had been tapering for 3 weeks and I'm having problems...
... been on some kind of AD for 8 years (zoloft, then effexor )...They were mainly for controlling panic disorder ... was never my main diagnosis. I was still taking the effexor when I had this hypomanic episode a month ago...It ... not been diagnosed sooner...So, whether or not the effexor caused the manic episode or it would have emerged ... right now...all I am concerned with is getting off the effexor , and hoping that the lamictal takes hold soon...I...
... I was trying to taper myself off effexor , and was having mind-numbing brain zaps by the time ... with antidepressants, so I was too afraid to take the Effexor , but for some reason, there were no more brain zaps...
... hi all, ive been on effexor for 9 months and have been coming of 2 tabs a day ... last? is it safe to drink when you have just finished effexor ? how long? thanks guys, april x...
... glasses of wine every evening) the whole time I was on effexor (4+ years)...my pdoc only said not to drink excessively...
... I was trying to taper myself off effexor , and was having mind-numbing brain zaps by the time ... with antidepressants, so I was too afraid to take the Effexor , but for some reason, there were no more brain zaps...
... like doo-doo. I am not going back onto any amount of Effexor , as I would rather "tough it out." However, I am using...
... much but after reading all of these posts i can than effexor . I have had soooo many things wrong with me over ... few years and now I know they were all linked to Effexor . I had horrible TMJ and many visits to the dentist ... . I had no idea it was Effexor . I am soo thankful for this website and all of your...
... at some Quack's office and get put onto things like Effexor , which I then regret. Hopefully, this time I won...
... Boy do I wish I had read this a year ago! I was on effexor and having the dizziness and feeling shaky and off ... the help of these so-called doctors, that it was the effexor doing this. The thing is every one of those "doctors ... to thinking and realized that as soon as I took my effexor I would feel better....voila! My solution was one...
... docs to ease off handing them out ...and guess what Effexor was highlighted as the worst for withdrawal and side...
... Boy do I wish I had read this a year ago! I was on effexor and having the dizziness and feeling shaky and off ... the help of these so-called doctors, that it was the effexor doing this. The thing is every one of those "doctors ... to thinking and realized that as soon as I took my effexor I would feel better....voila! My solution was one...
... docs to ease off handing them out ...and guess what Effexor was highlighted as the worst for withdrawal and side ... a blessing after the "ton-age" I put on thanks to Effexor . Emotionally I am doing ok -- I do have some depression...
... post anything. Where is everyone? I am weaning off of Effexor and would like to know if a side effect of this can...
... post anything. Where is everyone? I am weaning off of Effexor and would like to know if a side effect of this can ... guard. Thanks Bonnie Yes it is a side effect of Effexor -- not necessarily a withdrawal effect. Grinding ... and I do both. My grinding was worse while I was on Effexor ....
... I am curious, my husbands been off of effexor for about 6 weeks, he is alway irritable and wanting...
... I am curious, my husbands been off of effexor for about 6 weeks, he is alway irritable and wanting...
... I've been on Effexor for 3 months. Finding this site has been a savior ... was closed, I did a seacher on the side effects of Effexor and here I am at 2:55 am commiting myself to go cold ... turkey and stop the effexor . Its only been 2 days without effexor and I am already ... closed because had it been opened, I would have taken effexor and never found this site. My prior hell has been ... anxiety??? Now that I have commited to not taking effexor , how will I deal with my constant nervousness and...
... you had been feeling before you were ever even on effexor and that is why you doctors put you on this! And ... made better because of these drugs. I got off of effexor xr 225mg a day for 5 years in less than 3 weeks with...
... I've been on Effexor for 3 months. Finding this site has been a savior ... was closed, I did a seacher on the side effects of Effexor and here I am at 2:55 am commiting myself to go cold ... turkey and stop the effexor . Its only been 2 days without effexor and I am already ... closed because had it been opened, I would have taken effexor and never found this site. My prior hell has been ... anxiety??? Now that I have commited to not taking effexor , how will I deal with my constant nervousness and ... you are having a hard time with the side effects of Effexor and want to get off. Some people take prozac while...
... thread and would like to throw in my 2 cents worth. Effexor has been an absolute lifesaver for me over the past ... a normal state. So, if you are thinking of giving Effexor a try, don't let all of these posts likening it to...
... thread and would like to throw in my 2 cents worth. Effexor has been an absolute lifesaver for me over the past ... a normal state. So, if you are thinking of giving Effexor a try, don't let all of these posts likening it to ... isn't. Serotonin is a powerful vasoconstictor. If Effexor helps, that's good but keep in mind that it shouldn...
... there are billions of people who are being helped by effexor and many other drugs of these kinds! I don't know ... fact that after they have finally gotten off of the effexor and it is no longer in their systems, that the bad ... begining when their doctor first perscribed them the effexor at the start of this whole thing. I really do...
... withdrawal hell. Simple Unarguable Facts: Effexor , without question, can be one HELL OF A BEAST to quit ... ease the suffering of those presently going through Effexor Withdrawal Hell � and to possibly save many, many ... PCP or my Psychiatrist) if I missed (one) dose of my Effexor I would have a crushing headache, vomiting, dizziness...
... boards watch how they give advise. I have been on effexor xr 225mg (300mg at the most at one time) for over ... My doctor told me about that when I started the effexor . I made sure to ask questions before I was prescribed ... effexor . All I am saying is that I think that the posters ... should also include that effexor also does help the majority of people who take it ... one page where they do say that one nice thing about effexor . And how does anyone know they do say it? I understand ... make this a debate, I just want people to know that effexor can help you if you do give it a chance!!...
... [FONT=Century Gothic]I went off Effexor cold-turkey...and the withdrawal effects lasted about...
... for those of you that have finally gotten off of the effexor . What would you recommend the next step. I see my...
... for those of you that have finally gotten off of the effexor . What would you recommend the next step. I see my...
... wanted to post what my experience has been coming off effexor xr 150mg. I was so fortunate to find an incredible ... experiences for me. I had little difficulty tapering the effexor , but when I came off the last 37.5mg capsule I felt ... but apparently it is "normal" for withdrawal from Effexor and also from Heroin(?!). He prescribed an anti-spasmodic...
... thread because I have started to wean myself from Effexor . I finally got a doctor when I checked myself into...
... :) Hi Sam, I to am coming off of Effexor . I am now down to 37.5 a day andhave been for two...
... :) Hi Sam, I to am coming off of Effexor . I am now down to 37.5 a day andhave been for two...
... thread and would like to throw in my 2 cents worth. Effexor has been an absolute lifesaver for me over the past ... a normal state. So, if you are thinking of giving Effexor a try, don't let all of these posts likening it to ... both the positives and negatives. When I started on Effexor I wish my doc had told me that 40% of people discontinuing ... Effexor experience severe and sometimes longterm withdrawal ... worth it for me. The depression I experienced post- Effexor was worse than anything I had ever experienced prior...
... awhile, but I needed to ask a question. I went off Effexor about 4-5 months ago. It was horrible. I still have ... gain. I have put on 30 pounds since going off the Effexor , and I can't for the life of me take it back off....
... if anyone's experienced weight gain on/after taking Effexor and how they got rid of the extra weight. Thanks...
... Wow all sounds scary to me. I have been on Effexor for 3 weeks now. The side effects for me are horrible...
... if anyone's experienced weight gain on/after taking Effexor and how they got rid of the extra weight. Thanks ... gained while on AD's...fighting depression" by Sickof effexor . I thought this thread might be helpful in answering...
... you ever find anything for nausea while weaning from effexor ? I don't understand how benedryl would help, but did...
... you ever find anything for nausea while weaning from effexor ? I don't understand how benedryl would help, but did ... sleep, allgeries and withdrawls. I am down to 75 mg of Effexor and I am still experiencing the waves of nausea mostly...
... sleep, allgeries and withdrawls. I am down to 75 mg of Effexor and I am still experiencing the waves of nausea mostly...
... I can't understand why effexor is getting such a bad rap. I've been on the minimum ... for years with depression. If you desire to get off effexor , because of side effects, doctors always suggest that ... off of it, because it's safer to do it that way. Effexor does not cause tinnitus. I had pulsatile tinnitus ... before I started effexor and it has helped me have many hours of silence each ... pulsatile tinnitus and I am very thankful for the help effexor gives me, along with an anti-anxiety tablet I take ... noise in my ear most of the time. Just because effexor wasn't for you, doesn't make it bad for everyone....
... I can't understand why effexor is getting such a bad rap. I've been on the minimum ... for years with depression. If you desire to get off effexor , because of side effects, doctors always suggest that ... off of it, because it's safer to do it that way. Effexor does not cause tinnitus. I had pulsatile tinnitus ... before I started effexor and it has helped me have many hours of silence each ... pulsatile tinnitus and I am very thankful for the help effexor gives me, along with an anti-anxiety tablet I take ... noise in my ear most of the time. Just because effexor wasn't for you, doesn't make it bad for everyone. ... to support the people that ARE having problems with Effexor . The purpose of this thread is NOT and has NEVER been ... to imply that Effexor is BAD FOR EVERYONE! I think it is wonderful that ... Effexor has worked so well for you! I think the main goal ... fortunate as you to be depression free as the result of Effexor or even other meds. I am glad that the Effexor ... symptoms that people experience when tapering from the Effexor . Tinnitus is among the very many that are listed. ... success in being depression free and Tinnitus free from Effexor . Best wishes, Sam :)...
... extremely nice helping people who want to withdraw from effexor . I'm on the minimum dose and I do not have side effects ... tinnitus go away for 80% of every day. My mother took effexor and had a lot of awful side effects. The one she ... made her restless legs syndrome go away. I thought effexor was one of the best anti-depressants on the market...
... I have not had any results from effexor xr so I have been droping down my effexor. I went ... returned in a big way. I hope that will be the case with effexor , well minus the return of depression. Can't really ... that it caused me body tremors, but I have those with effexor as well now so it must be tha AD's in general cause...
... I can't understand why effexor is getting such a bad rap. I've been on the minimum ... for years with depression. If you desire to get off effexor , because of side effects, doctors always suggest that ... off of it, because it's safer to do it that way. Effexor does not cause tinnitus. I had pulsatile tinnitus ... before I started effexor and it has helped me have many hours of silence each ... pulsatile tinnitus and I am very thankful for the help effexor gives me, along with an anti-anxiety tablet I take ... noise in my ear most of the time. Just because effexor wasn't for you, doesn't make it bad for everyone. ... be and is a side effect and withdrawal symptom of Effexor . Read The wyeth info on Effexor. Effexor is what caused ... having an MRI I was told it was a direct result from Effexor . I am still on this crap and have been taking the...
... lives of the various anti-depressants (especially Effexor ), "tapering every other day can result in roller coaster...
... Wow all sounds scary to me. I have been on Effexor for 3 weeks now. The side effects for me are horrible ... it sounds like you've been greatly releived by the Effexor . That's how it was for me too for most of the time ... significant weight loss when I fist began taking the Effexor 8 years ago. But once I started gaining it back, ... I gained it all back and more. I never assumed Effexor was causing the weight gain because of this initial ... out of my system......it's been 35 days today w/o effexor . By the way, you ask about the "brain zaps". ... want to know how they feel, skip a dose or two of the effexor and you'll see....
... this post...now I am terrified. I have been taking Effexor for about a month for anxiety and I feel tons better...
... this post...now I am terrified. I have been taking Effexor for about a month for anxiety and I feel tons better...
... Effexor isn't the only one with wicked withdrawal symptoms...
... off of anything. It took me 10 months to get off of Effexor . Next time you should taper slower....
To PORTIA...and everyone who thinks that SSRI's aren't harming people 17th May 2004
... help a lot of people I was never suicidal before effexor . Three months after being put on the drug, I was obsessed ... attacks. I just thought I was crazy. I am still not off effexor and am scared to death to step down the dose because...
... are referring to my responses in Sandalla's thread " Effexor Nightmare - Please Read". This was my initial response ... myself included. I think I would be dead WITHOUT them, effexor in particular. I don't think any of us reading this ... me their tragic stories of their experiences with Effexor : I am so sorry these drugs have reeked so much ... liek you said Sandalla, when you first read up on Effexor , you were so scared, you decided to ignore what you ... am really sorry that you had such a hard time with Effexor and that you are having a hard time coming off of ... Take good care of yourself, and best of luck with the Effexor withdrawal!...
... never had panic attacks in my life til I was put on effexor , didn't take it more than 3 weeks & went off of it ... , but still have the panic attacks now. Thank you effexor . I take tricyclics, there is no withdrawal & the...
I am having a horrrrrible detox from Effexor!! 17th May 2004
... Ohhh i had a HORRIBLE time getting off of effexor . I think they had me on the lowest dose they could...
... I have decided to start a new thread called Effexor � Tips for Withdrawal. I will transfer my original...
Is this part of depression? 17th May 2004
... a lot of reports of weight gain on ADs but I am on Effexor XR and also on a diet (Weight Watchers) which I started...
meds and pregnancy 17th May 2004
... not sure what meds you are on. When I discontinued Effexor , my doctor had me take a little Zoloft to ease the...
having trouble 17th May 2004
... :( :( i have been on effexor xr for about 2 years but it gave me bad nightmares ... wanted to sleep all the time. so he told me to stop the effexor on tues night and start lexapro on wed morning , he...
... are having withdrawal symptoms from going off the effexor , I can't understand how docs can pull one med & just ... They did that to me with lexapro & then going onto effexor , it caused me to have panic attacks which i never...


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