- I am so sad..son has severe anger issues 14th July 2008
... decided to stop, with the help of our psychiatrist, the Effexor XR he's been taking off and on over the past four...
... of what my son is going through is because of the Effexor withdrawal. She told me that every day she gets phone...
... a 97 degree temperature and humidity and with the Effexor withdrawal and having asthma, it's just a little too...
- A question regarding anxiety, depression and anger 19th January 2007
... well(that's my husband's side ). I swear, he was on Effexor XR for 2 1/2 years through high school because his...
- Never thought I would be in this position.. 20th October 2006
... I realize what I've done.
I was on 150 mgs of Effexor up until a year ago. I went on it mainly for anxiety ... any insurance which was one reason I went off the Effexor . I was dropped from my parents plan when I turned...
... know. I've never been on any drugs or anything like Effexor or whatever...to be honest, I'd be scared to. I'd...
- DH needs meds-big time! 16th August 2006
... meds daily.
Anyhow-he KNOWS he needs meds. Was on Effexor last yr but didn't like the side effects (even though...
- Need Anger Management Suggestions 27th July 2006
... light of my life), and a great overall family. I take Effexor 75mg daily for anxiety. I am wondering if I don't...
... I used to be on effexor . It was an awful and useless experience. But here...
... light of my life), and a great overall family. I take Effexor 75mg daily for anxiety. I am wondering if I don't...
- Extreme Rage, Violence Towards Parents 18th December 2005
... that I asked for help,and got it.I am now taking effexor ....it stops me from getting TOO angry.I also have...
- Having trouble controlling my anger 29th September 2004
... the past and they have worked the most recent was Effexor . I stopped it when things were getting better for...
... answering me. I have been prescribe back onto the Effexor again. It helped in the past, but I have been taking ... go in to vent to him. He said for me to be on the Effexor for about 2-3 weeks then he would maybe switch me...
- Anger and how to stop it 19th August 2004
... doc today. for depression and anger, well he says effexor xr, xanax and a therapist. so I am doing it. I know...
- ? regarding husband 2nd August 2004
... appropriate post, if not I am sorry. My husband has been on effexor for about a year for anger management. He used to ... coaxing he is now, or was, a changed man with the effexor . He has reverted back to his old self it seems, he...
- What can help anger? Is there a med that can help? Help-I'm at the end! 28th May 2004
... suggest seeing a councelor/psychologist - I was put on Effexor (anti-depressant) and my anger/rage totally went away...
- WHy am I angry? 11th March 2004
... depressants really helped me a lot, especially Lexapro. Effexor didn't work for me. It made things worse for me....
- Has anyone heard of this? 5th March 2004
... Sure - Zoloft, Buspar, Effexor , and I think Prozac are all prescribed to correct...
- VERY afraid of angry husband's outbursts 30th June 2003
... with his primary care doc for med checkup as he is on effexor and he said the same stuff, its all daughters fault...
- need help 31st March 2003
... throw stuff any more, mine is Zoloft, my mom's is Effexor XR, I also take depakote to bring the mania the Z...
- get angry, but no one knows 15th March 2003
... would be right for myself. I've been on a combo of Effexor and Welbutrin for about 6 months. The Effexor is ... I'd have to stop Welbutrin altogether and stay on Effexor . It would be really nice to be on one med like Lexapro...
- Rage in my 9 year old son! 1st March 2003
... way to express it is through anger! He's taking effexor now, and doing much better. Good luck with your son...
- Weening off Celexa (Citalopram Hydrobromide) 23rd July 2008
... antidepressants arent new to me. Ive been on Paxil, then Effexor to Celexa...and now Im going back to Effexor. One...
- I am going insane! 14th July 2008
... I stopped taking effexor cold turkey 5 days ago... (150 mg) I was throwing...
- Nocturnal panic attacks 14th July 2008
... afraid to go to bed without taking one. I just started effexor a week ago and I am hoping when they kick in I can...
- Anxiety Meds 11th July 2008
... My Mental Doctor gave me Effexor 75mg(1/day) and Oxazolam 10mg(3/day), Alprazolam 0 ... From my doctor comment : He said the main drug is Effexor , the alprazolam is temporal needs to relief the symptoms ...
For me the Oxazolam is no use ...
Side effect Effexor to me is decreasing my sexual behavior ... :o
I'm ... not taking Effexor if I have plans :p...
- Lexapro and Sexual Side Effects 11th July 2008
... effects so he just kept changing the SSRI -Zoloft, Effexor , Celexa and now Lexapro and for me the Lexapro cured...
- Lexapro or ANY med withdrawals 10th July 2008
... I had the brain zaps when going off Effexor ...it's normal and can last up to 3 months...but they...
- Are there any anti-depressant anti-anxiety meds that do NOT increase appetite? 10th July 2008
... any that preferrably curb your appetite? I was on effexor for 6 months. I gained 30lbs!! Of course if I have...
- Anyone else suffer from life-long anxiety? 10th July 2008
... prescription from doctor for about 5months now. eg : Effexor 75mg.
Damn this Anxiety ......
... ..
My symptoms were little relief after I take Effexor at the first 3 month, but sometimes the feelings will...
- Buspar Effects - Lost Interest in Life 10th July 2008
... bump it to 15 mg twice a day.
I currently take Effexor for OCD and had it bumped up from 225 to 300 last ... the anxiety part. I've been so used to only taking Effexor , but she said a lot of people are on more than one...
- Anxiety Meds 9th July 2008
... I was on effexor for a couple of years and found it to be a really...
- Citalopram 9th July 2008
... GI affects at all. I have been on Zoloft, Celexa, Effexor and am now on Lexapro. A bit of extra thirst, headaches...
- Effexor to deter ativan use? 2nd July 2008
... I took Effexor a few years ago for some nasty PMS mood swings. I ... celexa (same reason your doc gave you). Celexa and effexor are both SSRIs. Where I did not have any side effects ... from effexor I have had a lot from celexa. That said, the side ... waning and I am betting they will be gone by next week. Effexor will take 1-4 weeks to start working, but like I said...
... That makes me feel much better about trying the Effexor . If that doesn't work, because of any side effects...
- OCD behaviors 25th June 2008
... Thank you ohhbee.
I am on Effexor . I just recently had my dose increased. It seems ... my pregnancy. But it has gotten better- I'm now on effexor , I'm not crying, etc. I just get these notions that...
- Horrible anxiety when something happens, anyone else? 23rd June 2008
... yes, i take seroquel to help and effexor and klonopin. And I try to breathe. What about you...
- I feel Like I am Losing My Mind 20th June 2008
... really is awful. I just recently upped my dose of Effexor and I can say that has helped. I don't feel as panicky...
- side effects with Effexor XR? 17th June 2008
... I tried taking Effexor and it wasn't right for me. I had bad anxiety with...
... I take my Effexor in the morning (175mg) on the reccomendation of the...
- Somewhat better 12th June 2008
... week I made it to my GP and he upped my dosage of Effexor XL. It's been about a week and I can definitely see...
- How do antidepressant medications like Zoloft or Lexapro cause weight gain? 8th June 2008
... dont have any magic that makes fat out of thin air
Effexor doesnt cause any weightgain, and might be a better...
- SEVERE agitation on prozac. Anyone else had this?? 3rd June 2008
... it might be wise to try a chemicaly different AD
Effexor or Remeron would be good starting points....
- Zoloft - what do you think? 2nd June 2008
... today and he's decided to put me on zoloft. I was on Effexor for a year about a year ago and I gained 50 pounds...
- Scrips and GAD 2nd June 2008
... were not really prominent then. My mom was put on Effexor as was my sister, and I was put on Lexapro for the ... After starting a new Doc she also put me on Effexor and took me off Lexxapro.
Things got better but ... to a psysche consult and he recommended taking both Effexor and Wellbutrin and recommended specific times of the ... almost quit in re to smoking and thought since both Effexor and WellB helped the symptoms I had most, I didnt ... too hopeful in thinking that I am still on Effexor that the I am experiencing thru WellB...
- Celexa Withdraw....very irritable!!! 1st June 2008
... Oh no! I feel for you. I am trying to get off Effexor and I've been feeling the same way. I am a grump. ... moody. My dr. gave me Celexa to go on instead of the Effexor but Im afraid of the weight gain - I can feel it starting ... do. Do I stop the Celexa and continue weaning off Effexor and just live through the 6 weeks of hell? I've heard ... horrible stories about people going off Effexor and it normally lasts 4-6 weeks. It's probably similar...
... med's and can cause all kinds of problems.
I take effexor xr now and dread when I go off of it--I heard it is...
- New here but not new to anxiety 30th May 2008
... mistake. I don't know what to do anymore. I am on Effexor XR and I see a therapist but not enough. I just want...
- Saw a psychiatrist yesterday 26th May 2008
... panic attacks/depression.
He advised me to stop the Effexor 150mg, and start Aropax (paroxetine/Paxil) 20mg.
... basicly halved the dose of drug I am taking (150mg Effexor is twice the minimum daily dose, 20mg Aropax is the...
... paroxetine is a weaker antidepressant than 150mg of Effexor .... like one Aspirin is less effective than two Excedrin...
- Please help ..... need info... 26th May 2008
... dosage so it was back to the doctor.
He tried effexor xr. two months, no help at all, seem to make all symptoms...
- Help me I am desperate 18th May 2008
... Effexor is unlikely to cause weight gain, and is very effective ... feel better.... just a week or so while starting the Effexor ....
... [QUOTE=aussiejono;3574169] Effexor is unlikely to cause weight gain, and is very effective ... feel better.... just a week or so while starting the Effexor .
Was put back on Zoloft 50 mg(which worked...
- switching from effexor xr to prozac 17th May 2008
... i was on 75mg of effexor and switched to lexapro 10mg, took 37.5mg of effexor...
... I was starting to feel a bit bad while just on the effexor . my doc had me go down to 10 mg prozac and will call...
- Atypical Antipsychotics for anxiety 15th May 2008
... 5mg twice a day, works for me (as an addon to my effexor ) but the docs (probably wisely) only allow me to use...
- Anxiety and body tempertaure 14th May 2008
... experience this?
Oh I am 31 year old female. Also on effexor , seroquel, neurontin and klonopin. I know effexor...
- Wellbutrin for Anxiety 7th May 2008
... [COLOR="Red"]{REMOVED} I don't want to go back on Effexor because of the sexual side effects....
- can anbody tell me their fears from anxiety? 30th April 2008
... then dizziness, Im to scared to take the medication effexor beacuse of course i just had to read all the side...
... I tried Effexor and got a rash. I personally believe if you just have...
- Question 17th April 2008
... I know take 300mg of Effexor XR. However, my doc has me take one 150mg in the morning...
- effexor & sexual side effects 16th April 2008
... creepy side efx to come on as I hear going lower on Effexor isnt fun... but so far so good. of course, it's just...
- When you least expect it... 14th April 2008
... anxiety attack. She went over my options and prescribed Effexor . When I first started taking the pill, I was horribly ... I had begun to depend on them. After getting off Effexor , I had a few bad days every once in awhile but I was...
- Anti Anxiety or Anti Panic Drugs. NEED HELP NOW! 14th April 2008
... anti-anxiety medications available such as prozac, effexor , zoloft etc etc. These medications also act as antidepress ... ants. I went on effexor when I was going through a really difficult time/situation...
- Paxil start up ,,, Im having panic attacks 13th April 2008
... driving me nuts. I have tried lexapro made me hyper , effexor was like being in a black cloud, zoloft didnt take...
- Xanax withdrawal leads to questions... 11th April 2008
... happy cocktail about 2 years ago. Im currently on Effexor XR 150mg, Xanax 1.5mg 4/day, and Depakote 1000mg at...
- Paxil to Zoloft and having problems 10th April 2008
... best for me for the anxiety i experience. I tried effexor and it was like i was in a black whole, awful experience...
- What is the best SSRI in your opinion???? 9th April 2008
... I prefer Effexor and my father also. But again its everyones own chemical ... makeup, I've heard horror stories about Effexor also! The main side effect I get from it is loss...
- duration of anxiety attack effects 27th March 2008
... drugged'. When should I be back to normal? I am on Effexor XR 150 mg, Alprazolam .25 mg., and was just put on...
- Celexa question. 27th March 2008
... Celexa a bit on the weak side. I had been on 37.5 Effexor before that and had better results from an anxiety...
- Xanax ???????? 27th March 2008
... Maybe a little over a year, was on Effexor , and was taken off that and moved to Lexapro.......
- 12 Yrs On Seroquel, Now Withdrawn, Any Information ? 25th March 2008
... but depression is making my life miserable. I take Effexor XR 250mg and Lamictal 150mg (anti-seizure med). I...
- Anxiety and Intrusive thoughts 24th March 2008
... Proz finally stopped working unfortunately. Now on Effexor XR and a sm. amt. of Xanax. The Effexor also has...
- effexor 24th March 2008
... I switched from Effexor to Zoloft with no problem and I like it much better...
... I was the opposite I switched from Zoloft to Effexor and I am doing really well.
It all depends on the...
... Personally, I had a very bad experience with Effexor . I took 75 mgs for about 2 years, if I even missed...
... reply, im on day four with 10mg lexapro and 37.5mg effexor so far all i had was a headach yesterday and that...
- benzos and anxiety 20th March 2008
... of your mental complaints though. I was taking 37.5 Effexor for anxiety and my brother was taking 225 Effexor...
