- Trazadone anybody 4th January 2007
... I take effexor 112.5 mg for anxiety and 50mg Trazodone for insomnia...
- Dealing w/pain/avoiding Addiction 29th December 2006
... Finally when I broke down at the dr's they put me on Effexor . It takes a while to work, was told at least 3 months ... think I used it for about 4 or 5. (6 mo later off Effexor ) And I feel like me again. I am a very positive person...
- Hi Galpster...being In Pain And Intimacy 8th December 2006
... every 6 hours. I'm also on Topamax and a low dosage of effexor .
Thanks so much for your concern it is really helpful...
- Help with getting off Duragesic 5th December 2006
... doctor thought I must be depressed, so she put me on Effexor XR at 225mg. (an anti depressant). But that really ... with the Patch, so I ended up fighting to get off the Effexor but it has really made a mess of my mind and body...
... they put me in the hospital for 5 weeks and forced EFFEXOR XR for my depression which I never had. Well the Effexor ... it. Well I got out of the hospital and got off of Effexor which has left some really bad side effects in me...
- Addicted?? 26th November 2006
... control. I'm kinda stubborn. I remember when I took Effexor , read about those horror stories and weaned off of...
- Chronic Pain induced Depression 26th November 2006
... finding an antidepressant that helps, however. I tried Effexor for about six months. It sort of worked for awhile...
- Tramadol 14th November 2006
... required for Pain relief from bad sciatica. I also take Effexor for depression and Zopiclone for sleeping.
Just...
- methadone starting to work. 8th November 2006
... with 10 mg prn bt pain, lyrica 150 mg bid, and 75 mg effexor daily. I started on 25 mg bid of methadone and have...
- New here...My story.. 22nd September 2006
... truly don't know what my options are. Also, I am on effexor . I am also on doxycycline which can help control...
- oxycontin increase. 14th September 2006
... but maybe i just need to give it some more time, effexor 75 mg od, and oxy-ir 10 mg prn. even with haveing...
- tramacet,(tramadol) 6th September 2006
... tid with oxy-ir 10mg bid prn, lyrica 300 mg bid, and effexor 75 mg od.
the reason i ask about the tramacet...
- yuo all will probally think I'm crazy. 20th August 2006
... decided to do. I started taking lamictal in the place of effexor for depression, and decided I just as well get off ... awhile since I will have some problems coming off the effexor anyway. I found myself in a position that I can do ... nothing else. i actually sleep better. I'm coming off effexor about twice as fast as most people and I just decided...
- update 11th August 2006
... headed. My doctor has switched my depression meds from effexor to lamictal which is a bi-polar drug. Just previously ... till I get some answeres. I'm slowly reducing the effexor . Anyone know about this new drug except it's for bi...
- Started methadone Fri. Wife update 24th July 2006
... like when I first started on my depression medication effexor . It's not a really bad upset stomach. Just enough...
- still here and in pain. 14th July 2006
... I'm currently on 225mg of effexor which is as high as I can go on that med. I hope this...
... 3 times a day and it works great for me . i was on effexor too but it didn't work for me bc it's just an antidepressan...
... It starts with a D. Thats all I know. I've been on effexor for about a year. Its worked great up till this crisis...
- How do I combat Daytime Sleepness? 14th June 2006
... Topamax 100 mgs 1 at night
Ambien 5mgs-10mgs at night
Effexor 75mgs - 1 at night
Doxepin 25 mgs as needed to help...
... it is the culprit of your drowsiness.)
Now the effexor I also can not suggest you not take one day either ... good idea. Again if you get to the point you think effexor is the problem - talk to the doc. The Doxepin you ... you list of meds and am farmiliar with all but the Effexor and Doxepin in regards to their use for pain and in ... day, every day (then again I don't know about the effexor ). Also, I don't know if flexiril is one of those...
- Finally Pancreatitis and Fentanyl diagnosis- Dave 10th April 2006
... taking I realised it was knocking me for a six. The effexor when they upped it to 300 mg it has given me a myocolinic...
- My dr. fired me today......need to vent!!! 6th April 2006
... no longer have any headaches since I started taking Effexor . anyway, she got all mad and refused to increase...
... do that!
And I just started on the antidepressant Effexor XR a couple months ago. It seemed to be helping at ... every single day for months and ever since I started Effexor I have not had a single one.
I was referred to...
- Really need some advice on neck pain 4th April 2006
... nortripylene which wasn't much better. Right now I'm on effexor but that isn't really for pain, it's more for depression ... lyrica will help more for nerve pain along with the effexor but I asked the pain clinic doctor about that last...
- Calling all Topamax Users (topiramate) 6th March 2006
... if any to lose and am also on Zoloft (previously on Effexor ) which made me gain a bunch of weight which I did...
- Just got back from my PM doctor 6th February 2006
... than the regular Ambien.
Gabe did you ever take Effexor , another SNRI, or just start on the Cymbalta.
...
I ask this because my Dr. seems to think that Effexor is 10X better than Cymbalta; however, I did not find ... Effexor beneficial at all. I wanted to try the Cymbalta, ... but he seems very adament about me trying Effexor again....
- The first step...?! 1st February 2006
... chance at appeal for the Cymbalta, because I've used Effexor in the past and it hasn't worked, and Cymbalta is...
- ECT shock treatment for pain comments plrease anyone or Dave 14th January 2006
... to commit me on the 6th. She is treating me now on effexor for depression and I see her again on Monday tomorrow...
... that with her cloanazepam, (klonopin) and haldon and effexor that my pain will go away and I wont be so angry as...
... turned me into a zombie.
She also ha sme on 300 mg of effexor
debs...
- Alot of Pain in Arizona 26th December 2005
... Thanks mshatch for you reply. I do take effexor 150mg and Lyrica 75mg to hopefully take care of my...
- Update I finally quit 10th December 2005
... entrapments...I'm on topomax and just switched from effexor to cymbalta now---I have to say the neurontin/depakote...
... pharmacological assistance. The withdrawal from the Effexor , which I stopped a weak after discontinuing Oxycontin ... without any meds--I could have made it through the Effexor withdrawals, but I knew I wouldn't be able to function ... do anything) without the help of the Oxycontin, the Effexor to a lesser degree, probably a pain rehab clinic, ... the drugs, despite how miserable I was without the Effexor , because I really needed to be able to accurately...
- A Rough Patch – Your Advice Please 9th December 2005
... day-not sure of what mg though-just switched from effexor to the cymbalta). I have a lot of neuro symptoms...
... day-not sure of what mg though-just switched from effexor to the cymbalta). I have a lot of neuro symptoms...
- went to elbow doc today 7th December 2005
... me worse than dog crap.:)
I just changed from effexor to cymbalta-do you think it will make a difference...
... curious.....
I switched from Effexor to Cymbalta and I am feeling better already and I...
... I take 100 of topomax and am switching from effexor to cymbalta. and 2 percs every 4 to 6 hours for pain...
- Prayers would be appreciated 30th November 2005
... As most of you know I was just switched from Effexor to Cymbalta for depression. I was on 225mg of Effexor...
- appt with rheumatologist. 28th November 2005
... above symptoms have been helped by either topomax or effexor that
I'm taking for ulnar nerve and carpal tunnel...
- Going to the doctor today.... 28th November 2005
... and changing to a different anti-depressant. I'm on effexor right now and have been on it for 7 months. Over ... like to try Welbrutin Sr. Does anyone take this? Effexor did help my pain some and with coping with it but...
... I take effexor for nerve pain. Did not do anything for anything...
... Hello Gabe, I was on effexor a few years ago and I went off it and went on wellbutrin ... . Be very carefull when you go off the effexor . I had a very bad time with bad depression. So wean...
... Terri. I've probably put on 15 pounds while being on Effexor and I have been eating normally too. The weight loss ... Wellbrutin it seems.
I've heard of bad w/d from Effexor and I'll be careful but the funny thing is, is that...
... How long were you on effexor ? I want to quit taking it. I've been taking it for...
... I've been on 225mg of Effexor for 6 months now. I feel really low right now and...
... your doctor puts you on wellbutrin. When I was on effexor I gained 40 lbs and it really didn't help my depression ... . I quit effexor cold turkey and it was the worst time in my life. ... quit other anti-depressants and never had a problem. Effexor was different. Good luck
Terri...
... I was on effexor and in the beginning it was wonderful lots of energy...
...
I have put on 10-15 pounds too while being on Effexor . I haven't heard that Cymbalta puts on weight but...
- Anti-depressant for chronic pain? 18th November 2005
... the information!
I'm currently taking 225mg of effexor . It's a good anti-depressant and helps with the coping ... doctor about cymbalta too. The one bad side-effect on effexor for me is insomnia. From what Chad said about getting...
- For Dave and everyone on here 12th November 2005
... enjoy watching football with my dad and mom. I'm on Effexor for my anti-depressant and I think it helps me out...
- Why need triplikit for kolonopin[not controlled. 27th May 2005
... increased some but nothing as bad as when I came off Effexor !
Hope this helped some.
tk...
- Terrified of Methadone 25th April 2005
... exactly what it's going to do to me. That happened with Effexor . I had an awful time coming off that. I read the...
- Shore? Reply to your post about Anti-D's. Questions fer ya! 25th April 2005
... reaction between Tramadol and the SSRI's. I took Effexor for over 2 years and I DID take Tramadol during that ... I was first dx'd with FM, my doc kept shoving that Effexor at me, saying it was a serotonin re-uptake inhibitor...
- Adult Question for Shoreline, anyone, help 23rd April 2005
... taking an anti-D right now, but have in the past used Effexor , Wellbutrin XL, and Cymbalta. I was dx'd with FM...
... only two AD meds that didn't create this problem are Effexor and Cymbalta. In fact, I think they helped my sex...
- Fibro Diagnosis...2 Much Hydro? 15th March 2005
... Nortritylene are going to fix me. HA! BTDT. Only with Effexor instead of the Cymbalta....
- What would be a good medication for me to try? 22nd February 2005
... a mood stablizer and to help my back pain. Also, Effexor because it relieves some types of back pain too. ...
- Possible answers as to why some are having trouble getting pain meds. 12th January 2005
... one, eventually you have to quit taking it. I took Effexor for over 2 years and that was a stinker to come off...
- Pain still not mangeable! 5th January 2005
... same way. A doc wouldn't expect result from 10 mgs of effexor a day, it just isn't enough just like you don't really...
- How do you treat your migraines?? 11th October 2004
... brought under control using a daily combination of Effexor and Depakote, and I took Midrin (an oldie but a goodie ... for breakthrough migraines. The only problem with Effexor is that it's very tough to stop. Even a gradual approach...
... makes me even more nausous. I have been perscribed Effexor , but I feel so "fake" happy on it. Does this happen...
- Xylicain IV Drip 10th September 2004
... am on Oxycontine 200 mg 2 times a day and 150 mg of effexor 2 times a day. I went to a pain doctor yesterday...
- So I had an interesting day 6th August 2004
... and off since I lost my son in 96. My PCP called in Effexor XR for me and it has worked well. I know I need to...
... or made me so tired all the time. I couldn't take Effexor , believe it or not I reacted so bad I couldn't even...
... the best for your particular needs. Currently I'm on Effexor XL and Trazadone but since my depression is worsening...
- Why do pain doc. worry about addiction if- 15th July 2004
... withdrawals.
I have read somewhere on the internet that " Effexor " would help
with the withdrawals from ultram.
Has...
- Don't You Hate It When This Happens ? 14th July 2004
... some anti depressants, anti psychotic medications, effexor and stuff like that. Anyways, like you said , it's...
- 7 Nights No Sleep...advice Please... 14th July 2004
... It Started With An Higher Dose Of Effexor 75 And The Sleep Ended. Completely. We've Tried...
- Please pray for my son 10th July 2004
... amazing how normal he became once he was taken off the effexor he had just started the two weeks prior.God that was...
- sgibson & Twisten how are you? 7th July 2004
... feel like I need to take the whole darn bottle of Effexor and chase it with Vodka, and I don't even drink alcohol...
- Methadone Withdrawal 2nd June 2004
... some hydro, percocet, ms contin, ultracet, elavil, effexor , med. marijuana and lomotil. Would any of these help...
... will help with the anxiety you experience and the effexor should help with the depresion and anxiety as for...
... for bedtime. Elavil is an anti-depressant same as effexor . Tried them in the past for the chronic pain and didn...
- Despair 26th May 2004
... ed Zyprexa, PCP said don't take it and called me in Effexor . I took it for a couple weeks and now I am feeling...
- shoreline thank you 25th May 2004
... there I was on methadone,some,clonazepam,desyrel,and effexor . I went to detox the first of jan. this year I was ... switching my depression stuff (tried wellbutron,celexa,and effexor . my pcp said I had too much med im my system and that...
- Farmboy, Re: Methadone withdrawal 20th May 2004
... worries.
Antidepressants. I was given Elavil and Effexor in the past year to see if it would work on the pain...
- Thanks from StarfieldJane 12th May 2004
... . Right now I'm on 40 mgs of Oxycontin 3 per day, Effexor , Trazadone, Zanaflex, and Sonata for sleep. My dr...
- Question: Oxycodone for anxiety/depression 2nd May 2004
...
B)
- Ibuprofen
- Vioxx
- Shots
- Zoloft
- Effexor
- Ativan
- Ambien..
See the logic?
THanks...
- "Hi" from an old friend:) 23rd April 2004
... was barely audable.
Ive just been switched from Effexor to Welbutrin because of constant neausa-- although ... I will say that the Effexor did help emensally in the begining with pain control...
- Does Effexor help with pain?? 15th April 2004
... nothing for my pain. I am trying to go off of the effexor now but found as I tried to go off of it that I had ... heard horror stories by hundreds of people saying effexor is very hard to go off of. It makes you feel electrical ... withdrawal symptoms are just to bad. I would avoid effexor if at all possible. However it will help with depression...
... personally attest to the side effects of quitting Effexor . I was on 300 mgs a day and made the mistake of trying ... discuss lowering my dosage after a couple more months. Effexor makes fundamental changes to your brain chemistry...
- Disability for Chronic Pain 13th April 2004
... scared to take it so I called my PCP and he called in Effexor for me. Now I don't know whether I should continue...
- oxy and weird dreams... 27th February 2004
... twice daily with roxi 15mg for BT pain. I also take effexor 150mg a day for anxiety. On top of this, I've recently...
- lexapro 26th February 2004
... have, so maybe Lexapro would be better to try than Effexor . Anyone else have success (or bad experiences) with...
... several people that had a very difficult time DCing Effexor . My wife and best friend. Effexor had my wife sleeping...
... have, so maybe Lexapro would be better to try than Effexor . Anyone else have success (or bad experiences) with...
... s ceratinly worth trying, but it takes time to DC effexor comfortably and make the transition so don't expect...
... didn't seem to help me the first time, and I went on Effexor . Then I had my injury and was put on Hydro. It's ... thought I was going to drop from fatigue with the Effexor . Thank goodness for Provigil! Effexor wasn't really...
- effexor 24th February 2004
... I have been on effexor for about 4 mos. and have lost 10 lbs. I also have...
... nerve pain that's driving me crazy (and depressed). Effexor keeps coming up as a possibility. I would like to...
- antidepressants for nerve pain 18th February 2004
... I take Effexor 300 mgs a day, which is just about as high as you ... What kind of side effects have you noticed with the Effexor ? Any weight gain? How soon did you notice that it...
- Feel free to post your Stories here >>> 1st February 2004
... med my doc threw at me from nuronton sp? to ultracet effexor , all muscle relaxers I don't even remember them all...
- topomax & decreased libido? 17th December 2003
... to my doctor about it and he was able to put me on Effexor after exaluating me and I am doing better now-- however...
- Effexor??? 14th December 2003
... I take Effexor for anxiety.I don't have any side effects from it...
... Hi Flash,
I take Effexor XR, right now Im at 75mg, 2x a day in the morning ... said that I probably wouldnt see any releive from the Effexor just because I am on other stronger meds that are...
... I am on 300mg of effexor and it does nothing for me for my pain. Had to go...
- Sweating on Opids 26th November 2003
... happening around the same time that I started taking Effexor , so I thought that it was that... But yesterday at...
... and wanted something diffeent so they switched me to effexor 37.5 75 then 150 mgs and i started cold sweats dizziness ... constantly moving around.....i too thought it must be my effexor because it only started around the time of the antidepressa ... but why did it just come on later if it isn't the effexor ,i hope it stops soon apparantly it takes awhile to ... get the effexor out of your system.Does anyone have any suggestions...
- Tidggys and Linda :) 26th November 2003
... increasing the Oxycontin.
Also, we are hoping that the Effexor might provide a bit of releif (but not really counting...
- Effexor 20th November 2003
... I take 300mg of effexor . I have not had any hot flashes or heard of anyone...
- effexor 5th November 2003
... I take 300mg with no problems. However, effexor does have withdrawl symtoms when you try to quit taking ... If I would have known that I would not have taken effexor ....
... about being tired during the day. My doctor put me on Effexor - 37.5 mg twice a day. It did not help. As a matter ... local anesthetic has worn off!
OK - back to the Effexor . I went off on a tangent again... this is becoming...
... hmm, now Im nervous! I was just put on Effexor last week in fact because I was dignosed with severe ... of course, but can you elaborate on the w/d of the effexor when getting off of it? Do you have an suggestions ... as to what to perhaps look into instead of the Effexor , in your opinion? Id be very helpful to hear some...
... serotonin syndrome. Paxil is a monster to DC, so is effexor and most of the entire class of SSRI's, They make...
... serotonin syndrome. Paxil is a monster to DC, so is effexor and most of the entire class of SSRI's, They make...
