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Inner Ear Disorders board
  1. Verapamil anyone? 17th November 2005
    ... I havent tried it yet b/c I needed to get off the Effexor first and had terrible withdrawal symptoms and should...

  2. For Scott 15th October 2005
    ... get off of once you no longer need it. Apparently Effexor and Paxil are the toughest to get off of because they...

  3. What is causing my vertigo??? 3rd June 2005
    ... from April till November!! I'm on an antidepressant Effexor 75mg) which helps with functioning and being more...

  4. Pulsatile Tinnitus (Is There A Cure?) 15th May 2005
    ... living proof that what I read is true. (clonazepam & effexor ) Are you against taking any drugs if they could make...

  5. Update 14th March 2005
    ... A few years ago (at the beginning of this) I tried Effexor and Celexa and after a few days both were making me...

  6. Why does ear keep beating? 23rd February 2005
    ... changed my life for the better. I have been taking effexor xr (anti-depression capsule) and clonazepam (anti ... tinnitus for 80 to 90% of every day. I take the effexor in the am, & 1/2 tablet of clonazepam at breakfast...

  7. Got the job - scared!!! 29th January 2005
    ... taking SSRI's because I had felt a LOT of anxiety with Effexor and Celexa (that I tried just for a few days at the...

  8. Foggy feeling.... 27th January 2005
    ... know if anyone on here takes that. Also does this effexor help as some people have said they were on that. I...
    ... One thing I want to add is that I took Zoloft and Effexor over the course of 8yrs, but stopped them about 2yrs ... episode. Just for full disclosure. I even resumed Effexor (was the last one I was one) for a month and a half...

  9. Coping without anti-depressants? 11th January 2005
    ... as a result have anxiety/depression. Was prescribed Effexor which had a really bad effect; felt really off balance ... know if i was just freaked out from what happened on effexor or reaction from meds but felt totally out of my head...
    ... depressant and like you the first one I tried was Effexor . About 4 days into it I started having major anxiety...

  10. visual vertigo update 9th January 2005
    ... cant do to help myself. I tried zoloft, paxil and effexor all with the same effect but try to stick with yours...

  11. SSRI exprience 13th December 2004
    ... I would give it a try. The first one I tried was Effexor , after 3 days I started having MAJOR anxiety. I felt...

  12. SSRI'S Need Advice 4th December 2004
    ... him about it. I'm scared because I did try them ( Effexor and Celexa) at the beginning of this and after 4 days...

  13. Propanolol - urgh! 1st December 2004
    ... beginning of this dizziness thing my doctor prescribed me Effexor . After about 4 days I started getting major panick...

  14. A question for Billy and another about anxiety meds 4th September 2004
    ... more common than most people think. i was on Paxil, Effexor and Wellbutrin SR and reacted badly to all of them...

  15. Caffeine, anxiety, depression......Help!!!! 1st September 2004
    ... test. The doctors put me on anti-anxiety drugs ( Effexor XR) and it kept me from Compensation. Which is what...
    ... very interesting. I'm wondering why you think the Effexor held you back from compensation? There is actually ... you do and did you have much trouble stopping the Effexor ? Best.....Scott...
    ... had anymore anxiety problems. I have been off of Effexor Xr for 18 months...found out about the vestibular...

  16. Does this sound like an inner ear infection? 23rd August 2004
    ... test. The doctors put me on anti-anxiety drugs ( Effexor XR) and it kept me from Compensation. Which is what...
    ... with my vestibular nerve I was trying to come off effexor . (The doctors missed the diagnosis and thought I ... was having anxiety problems so they prescribed effexor xr - they never even checked for vestibular problems ... just said that I was having anxiety attacks thus the effexor . The vestibular injury came from a wasp sting that ... an appointment with and ENT) I came off of the effexor xr very slowly and the dizziness that I experienced ... back and the doctor said it was the withdrawal from effexor . It is my opinion now that it was actually my brain ... loss. It took me 3 months to get completely off of effexor xr. I actually would open up the capsule and remove ... that I had a vestibular injury. After stopping the effexor things got a little better...but I still was dizzy...
    ... probably did have some compensation while I was on Effexor ....but coming off of it I had to recompensate or I ... was I really cut down on carbohydrates. While on Effexor I gained 30 pounds because I seemed to crave carbs...
    ... I came off the SSRI very slowly. I was taking Effexor XR at 37.5 mg. I believe I reduced the dosage by ... 5mg and only took two dose three days apart. The Effexor has an extremely short half life and it is harder ... fine. Again, I could tell I was coming off the Effexor ...but I just tried to stay busy...drank alot of water...
    ... I had the same set backs when I was coming off of Effexor . I think that there is a compensation component when ... everything did finally normalize. I have been off of Effexor for 18 months and I am so thankful that I don't need...

  17. A little survey 18th August 2004
    ... the roof lately thanks to a really bad reaction to effexor (venlafaxine) and it has brought all the old symptoms...
    ... was a little aprehensive after what happened on the effexor , so i split a 10mg into 4 and just took a quarter...

  18. I'm new here...my story. 15th August 2004
    ... the first and second day of my attack). I also take Effexor XR for depression, and it's not seemed to make my...

  19. New Symptom, dont know if it is related 7th July 2004
    ... thought it was another side effect of getting off of effexor . :)...

  20. Gans Manuever Anyone Try It 1st July 2004
    ... started to notice a bit of speeding up....I'm also on Effexor XR (low dosage), so lower is better anyway. I get...

  21. Bothrops - how are you? 8th May 2004
    ... Scotsman, after 8 months on paxil 25's and two weeks on effexor i have not noticed a differance in the way I feel...

  22. Test for dizziness created by anxiety 28th April 2004
    ... longer due to my anxiety. He gave me a presription for effexor xr since 8 months of paxil did nothing. I basically...

  23. Neurologist, What to expect? 27th April 2004
    ... neurologist said I was hyperventilating and put me on effexor even though I told him that eight months of paxil...

  24. I need some reassurance please! 29th March 2004
    ... taking antidepressors for 10 months now (remeron + effexor ) I mean it really helped, I did not want to continue...

  25. Alcohol and compensation? 26th December 2003
    ... seems something's happening in there. I'm also on Effexor XR (75 mg) for depression for the past year. It's...
    ... seems something's happening in there. I'm also on Effexor XR (75 mg) for depression for the past year. It's...

  26. Subs, Anybody, Help! 28th November 2003
    ... worked well, but I haven't used it since being on the Effexor . There are many books on cognitive behaviour...

  27. Can't sleep and fed up... 5th November 2003
    ... Paxil. That did nothing for me, so I switched to Effexor whick agrees with me. BUt you know, the anxiety is...

  28. i need to vent! 3rd November 2003
    ... if I should stop the 3 meds I am taking, which are Effexor , Remeron and clonazepam. He said that they all slow...

Irritable Bowel Syndrome board
  1. Dizziness before BM 4th October 2007
    ... Most people with IBS have anxiety. I am on 75 mg of Effexor . I am convinced I have this heavy weight on my chest...

  2. Having REALLY hard time with IBS/diarrhea 24th June 2006
    ... treatments that have helped some people. Doctor has me on Effexor and Asacol right now and have also tried the Pepto...

  3. Lomotil?? 18th October 2005
    ... Nexium, Prilosec, Lomotil, Imodium, Tofranil, Elavil, Effexor XR, Remeron, Lexapro, Levsin, Levbid, Donnatal, Donnatal...

  4. IBS-D, new product i'm trying. 26th June 2005
    ... Prevacid Tofranil Donnatal Zoloft Librax Lexapro Effexor XR Donnatal Extentabs Digestive Advantage IBS Fiber...
    ... Prevacid Tofranil Donnatal Zoloft Librax Lexapro Effexor XR Donnatal Extentabs Digestive Advantage IBS Fiber...

  5. This make sense to anyone else ? 25th May 2005
    ... etc. Among them I have tried: Wellbutrin, Lexapro, Effexor , Bentyl, and Zelnorm (... I swear there was one more...

  6. Allegra and Effexor reaction 8th May 2005
    ... Effexor can definitely cause diarrhea which usually subsides...
    ... bout of wicked diarrhea, and I felt pretty lousy. Effexor causes a lot of side-effects, including diarrhea,...

  7. ibs and effexoe i need some advice 27th November 2004
    ... in the last 4 days. does anyone feel that starting effexor would help me with ibs since i know that stress does...
    ... in the last 4 days. does anyone feel that starting effexor would help me with ibs since i know that stress does ... aggravte the symptoms. Effexor works as an appetite suppressant for some. But does...

  8. Are these normal IBS symptoms? What would you guys do? 16th November 2004
    ... diagnosed for a thyroid disorder my doc put me on effexor , I think he thought my illness was all in my head ... be wrong. Now I don't even have a thyroid. I was on Effexor for a couple of years and went off of it because I...

  9. My Symptoms what are yalls thoughts. 22nd October 2004
    ... think or if yall have any advice. I have been taking effexor rx for a while and I cant really tell if it helps...

  10. Bloated 24/7 27th September 2004
    ... Hey you guys. I just started taking that effexor xr and it seems to be helping with the diahreah and...

  11. New to this PLEASE HELP ME! 23rd September 2004
    ... worrying that I will have to go. The doctor has put me on EFFEXOR XR for the stress and depression. First of all I want ... or If you just want my questions. They are Can the Effexor XR relieve the problem completely? Will the Problem...
    ... 1.Can the Effexor XR relieve the problem completely? -Yes, these types...

  12. Am i the only one who feels like giving up and getting life over with? 13th August 2004
    ... Maybe an antidepressant might help. I'm currently on Effexor and also taking Levsin for the IBS. Worth looking...

  13. Lotronex? 10th August 2004
    ... or health. I just had a nurse practioner prescribe Effexor (an antidepressant) for my incessant hot flashes....

Kidney Disorders board
  1. Not again!!!! 6th September 2007
    ... sleep and dizzy. He said to start taking 1 dose of Effexor a day to see if it is withdrawal from that, because...
    ... Thanks! I am so glad that I figured out that is was the Effexor that was leading to the dizziness. I was told to get ... back on the Effexor just once a day, and like 5 horus after I took it...

  2. Life without painkillers sucks!! 13th August 2007
    ... about an hour after taking my new meds (Aviane and Effexor ). Don't know if they are related, or maybe it was...

  3. Meds.... 24th September 2004
    ... transplant, but I am now on levoxyl for thyroid, Effexor , an anti-depressant, vitamin d, (? forget the name...

Liver Disorders board
  1. abnormal liver function and bad b.o.? 12th July 2007
    ... the doc says i'm depressed and i've started taking effexor (i think that's how it's spelled). another thing that...

  2. anyone with liver disorder experience fatigue??? 17th July 2006
    ... years and am currently going thru withdrawal from Effexor XR (and yes it is hell, and I wouldn't recommend it...

  3. For Gina/Happyelf 20th May 2005
    ... to normal! What a relief! Bad news- I have to start effexor (antidepressant) tomorrow. Therapy was a big cryfest ... suppossed to call me tuesday. I am suppossed to start the effexor in the am and have someone moniter me all day- I guess...
    ... yourself- no crashing allowed. Hey, I can fed ex you an effexor , they make you feel like you're on crack.. haha.....
    ... antibiotics. Although I could really benefit from Effexor ( :D ) ....today I really needed someone to kick ... more!!! lol) How have you ben feeling besides the effexor stuff? any better? still crying a lot? Tkae care...
    ... tests were normal btw. Looks like i have to tough this effexor thing out and give it a chance. I actually cried once...
    ... heart beating out of your chest onto the floor--that effexor would register a 4.9, won't it?? :D So Mike...
    ... feeling a bit better these days, still on the crazy effexor , tomorrow (or today rather) i am meeting w/ my doc...
    ... when I had no worries.. I am upping the crack ridden effexor on Mon. I scheduled an appt for Mike and me to go...
    ... that should be interesting. I was suppossed to up my effexor but I don't feel ready to yet- it makes me feel too...

  4. Direct Bilirubin in Urine...Please Help Me!!!!! 15th August 2004
    ... my liver is OK. I do have panic disorder and take Effexor and Klonapin every day. Thank you so much for your...

Lung & Respiratory Disorders board
  1. Pulmonary Fibrosis???? 3rd October 2007
    ... has been going on for 6 months. I am now on 75mg of Effexor but have only been taking it for 2 weeks. I've been...

Lupus board
  1. I may have Lupus... 14th March 2008
    ... learned the hard way not to do that again. I do take Effexor , but have been for almost a year, and this clicking...

  2. disapointed with rheumy visit. Your thoughts??? 10th January 2008
    ... right, there are many that make us feel better. I take Effexor XR 75 mg (yes, it is a anti-depressant, trust me I...

  3. Cymbalta anyone? Need info.... 27th December 2007
    ... little background. A couple of years ago I was taking Effexor . It was before I was diagnosed and I was in a deep ... extra help. I definately do not want to get back on Effexor . The withdrawal side effects were just horendous,and...
    ... pain of fibro and helped with my anxiety. i went off effexor and started taking these. the side effects of taking ... them were none for me. no weight gain like effexor . now i dont know about how the withdrawl is. but i...

  4. How much does Lupus hurt? 4th November 2007
    ... tramadol in my life... and those are too close to the med effexor for my liking... i just take about a bottle of ibuprofen...

  5. Is it lupus? 8th May 2007
    ... androginous depression and I was given a script for effexor . I took the effexor only one time. That entire day...
    ... more caring doctor. By the way I could not take Effexor either....but remember you don't have to be depressed...

  6. generic plaquenil? 25th October 2006
    ... chronic eye twitching many years ago when placed on Effexor XR for about one year. As soon as I stopped the Effexor...

  7. Anyone positive for ANA and RA factor? 19th October 2005
    ... diagnosed with both-although my RA is severe. I am on Effexor , Prednisone 5 mg, Plaquenil, Enbrel injections, Methotrexat...

  8. depression 3rd December 2004
    ... asked if I could start on something. She put me on Effexor , it's only been about a month and wow, what a difference...

  9. How Long For a Diagnosis? 23rd October 2004
    ... diagnosis of Fibromyalgia and prescribed me Bextra and Effexor . Since then my pain has gotten much worse and I have...

  10. back to feeling horrible 25th May 2004
    ... it was in my head and I was "depressed". So took effexor and Ibephofen daily ,eye doc found I needed glasses ... went away to cottage) Also weened myself off the effexor , could it be from either one of those reasons or...

  11. Rheumy question 16th March 2004
    ... hands, etc, etc. The meds she currently has me on are Effexor , Celebrex 200mg twice a day, Vicodin every 4 hours...

  12. Rheumy appt yesterday 14th February 2004
    ... dose pack, Valium (as a muscle relaxer), Celebrex, Effexor , and Fiorcet. Anyone else feel like they need to...

  13. The Flu? 10th February 2004
    ... awhile. I have been on Celebrex 200mg twice a day and Effexor 65 mg (low dose antidepressant for pain management...

  14. rheumy update 8th January 2004
    ... my symptoms and to keep in touch. She is giving me Effexor in a low dose for pain management...is anyone else ... really starting to help and I am worried that the Effexor won't be as good. This is so frustrating! I give...

Lyme Disease board
  1. Help. Any suggestions/ideas? 20th February 2008
    ... over many months. These drugs included Paxil, Prozac, Effexor , Celexa, Zoloft, Luvox, and Neurontin, all of which...

  2. 3 yrs of treatment, update on my appt with Dr E 15th February 2008
    ... to help me sleep. I still take an antidepressant, Effexor , to help my mood. I can do chores when I come from...

  3. Lyme symptoms potentially cured by psychiatric meds???? 28th July 2007
    ... I'm taking Depakote, Colanzypam, Rycepronyl and Effexor and feel 98.5% better!...
    ... I also was on effexor and ativan.. I felt good also... But watch out for...

  4. Question Re: Depression and neurological issues. 19th May 2007
    ... wouldn't drop it. come to find out he hadn't taken his Effexor , and was the one with the problem!:) I am glad the...

  5. Lyme Disease dr in NJ 6th April 2007
    ... devestating. He has been helping me to get off the Effexor -XR that my PCP had put me on. The past few weeks ... total poop, both physically & mentally. I know the Effexor is a nasty drug to come off, so I don't know whether ... progress continues. I really hope this is just the Effexor , I should probably come out of it in a few days, if...
    ... 4/12- Feeling a bit better, I think it was the Effexor ....

  6. What if your insurance dosen't cover Rx? 24th March 2007
    ... dont just cover antibiotics . i got my flexiril, effexor and protonixs free .i got those from Wyeth . call...

  7. I don't know what else to have done 11th November 2006
    ... Luvox, Neurontin, Celexa, Clonazepam, Alprazolam, Effexor , Paxil, Topamax, and I even tried a new type of antidepress...

  8. What meds/supplements are you on? Also, what tests does your LLMD order? 13th July 2006
    ... everyday stuff that I have been on for some time: effexor neurontin synthroid vivelle dot plavix I feel...

  9. Do you guys feel like this? 8th June 2006
    ... stay in bed. I am already on the maximum dosage of effexor . We have tried numerous anti-depressants but nothing...

  10. Wife decided to divorce me 5th June 2006
    ... better soon. We are all here for you. Its Effexor XR. I think the fact that it activates norephrine...
    ... think it's right to tell you what to do. Firstly, Effexor XR is the antidepressant that doctors use for the ... and none of the rest work. The other thing about Effexor is that it is very, very hard to stop once you start...
    ... could do again. I'm so glad I know that now. The Effexor seems to be jogging my immune system and the herx ... wanted to get a copy for himself. I'm staying on the Effexor and he is going to help me out by bumping my xanax...

  11. detoxing...simple methods? 30th January 2006
    ... from anxiety and sent me home with some samples of Effexor . I asked him about the possibility of lyme and he...

  12. Bladder infection :( 20th July 2005
    ... course they gave me meds for it and tried to give me effexor to calm me down. Believe me I was not depressed,...

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