- I guess I need some help and support 14th March 2007
... want to do that. He got put on SSRIs (well.. actually Effexor I think, which isn't strictly an SSRI is it, but ...
- am I having panic attacks? how can I stop them? 17th February 2007
... and was getting bad hot flashes, my Dr. prescribed Effexor for me, because one of the side effects was the lessening ... my hands, which I can deal with. Many people hate Effexor , but they say they are taking much larger doses than ... I am.
They can pry the Effexor out of my cold, dead hands.;) ;)
I am NOT a Doctor...
- Weight loss with????? 23rd January 2007
... think i'm going back to prozac.... but I might try effexor first because i've heard there's weight loss and its...
- How to STOP a panic attack 30th December 2006
... breath i was so sure i was dieing so the dr put me on effexor xr it worked for awhile but what my trouble was after...
- Just diagnosed with Panic Disorder 29th December 2006
...
for pain relief my docs tried me on Cymbalta and Effexor and I had really bad reactions to those...very jittery...
- hello folks 13th December 2006
... edications and feel okay without them. I just stopped using Effexor this past summer because I had the same feelings as...
- Zoloft questions 15th October 2006
... how they react to an anti depressant.
I was told Effexor would be good for my anxiety, depression and bad mood ... swings.
When It took Effexor , holy moly did i get the worst stomach ache.
I also...
- can anyone help me? 22nd August 2006
... I Too Am On Lexapro, For 2 Months Now. Was On Effexor Xr, Which Worked Much Better For Me, But Had To Switch...
- Anxiety MEDS, Help! 31st July 2006
... I have been taking effexor xr for 6 weeks now, the first two weeks l took 37 ... now been on 150 mg for a week. My doctor put me on effexor for Anxiety, l didnt think anxiety would make someone...
... the doctor thought maybe I should change, for the Effexor wasn't working as well.
Effexor is highly recommended...
... Anybody else out there who has any comments on EFFEXOR or other drugs that have helped with their anxiety...
... one really kicks in, like xanex? klonopin. I thought effexor was more for depression not anxiety but I could be...
... s is there another anti-depressent l can use with effexor to help out, l have tried prozac and lexapro both...
... Hi,
I'm presently taking Effexor 75mg for my anxiety - started at 37.5mg on August ... for me like the Valium does.
Prior to taking the Effexor XR I took Remeron. It was great in the sense that...
... LOOK AT THE FIST SYMPTEMS FROM THE EFFEXOR SITE, I THINK THE NOREPINEPRINE IS WHAT DOES IT
FROM ... [COLOR="Blue"][COLOR="Black"] EFFEXOR .COM...
... thoughts, hyperactivity, and rapid, excessive speech
EFFEXOR ...
- Will this ever go away? 15th July 2006
... I just want to be good again. Im on my 3rd day of Effexor (see other post if you have had any experiences with...
... I just want to be good again. Im on my 3rd day of Effexor (see other post if you have had any experiences with...
- Lexapro? 6th July 2006
... I tried effexor xr and was so nautious it was ridiculous...is this...
... I may have to try this stuff considering effexor xr made me extremely ill and didn't eat for 2 days...
- Panic/Anxiety and Effexor XR 4th July 2006
... Most antidepressants take up to 6 weeks to work. Effexor is good for anxiety but better for depression
trg247...
... recommend an antidepressant. Out of all of them, Effexor XR is the one most prescribed for generalized anxiety...
- panic attack depression meds HELP!!! 3rd July 2006
... it's time to start another drug. You might suggest Effexor next time you're in. I know I'm beginning to sound...
... I would second the effexor but I do need to warn you that some people have a...
- Is it still? 29th June 2006
... dissassociation 24/7 for about 8 months before I started effexor , which made it go away within a month. Some days...
... thought I was dying 24/7. Then last she put me on Effexor which helped a lot but Im bad at sticking to a schedule ... something like that irregularly. And on Paxil and Effexor it just seemed like I was emotionless, like I couldnt...
... full blown panic attacks per day. Before I started effexor , my doctor gave me a prescription for lorazepam. ... felt better than I had felt in 8 months... Went on effexor and everything got normal again. Hope you have better...
... makes me panic. But after all Jeffster said about Effexor Im really considering giving it another try....
- What to think? 23rd June 2006
... your doc and try a different medication. Usually Effexor or Paxil are tried first for panic disorder. Effexor...
- Hi, I am new, and I need you, badly. 20th June 2006
... commute 35 minutes each way to work, and am on on Effexor XR 150mg, and Klopoin (SP) sorry @ .5mgs twice a day...
- Question about Xanax 17th June 2006
... stopped.
I now currently take only a small dose of Effexor XR. Daily. I only take the Xanax when I feel a...
- Have you ever gotten off your meds and were panic free? 3rd June 2006
... In some ways yes. Effexor made me feel worse and then when I got off it I was...
- Giving up Lexapro -- Cold Turkey 2nd May 2006
... a stupid move I've done the same thing. I was an Effexor and became overly anxious and had to stop cold turkey...
- Am i alone?? 28th April 2006
... are several other types to try which may work, eg effexor , mirtazepine
meanwhile, lorezepam, taken sensibly...
- It sucks to be me............. 21st April 2006
... go back to my regular doctor due to med change from Effexor to Wellbutrin.
I am easily angered all the time...
... why the meds swap? wasnt the effexor working?...
- Panic Disorder? 15th April 2006
... made me more anxious and now my doctor wants to try Effexor , any thoughts on this drug or what else l could try...
- Will they get worse? 21st March 2006
... lazy and dont keep up to date
do you think your med, effexor , is helping with the depression, sometimes it simply...
- Dizziness??? 18th March 2006
... Vicious Circle My Friend..go Talk To Your Doctor.. effexor Does Wonders..until Then, Slow Your Mind..stop The...
- Question for Everyone 12th March 2006
... another AD, perhaps one of a different type such as effexor or mirtazepine...
- Anxiety or Panic?? 26th February 2006
... like Lexapro to start with. And if that fails, try Effexor (Although Effexor isn't an SSRI). I never used Lexapro ... sideaffects. But if in need of something stronger, Effexor helped me significantly. I took Paxil for a while...
- feel like I am losing it... 24th February 2006
... and two before I go to bed. I am also on 225mg of Effexor XR and 150mg Wellbutrin. I have not had a panic attack...
- Ativan-Lorazepam & shortness of breath 7th February 2006
... from, in the past I have realized that Advill and Effexor caused this shortness of breath. I was OK after getting...
- Shaking !!!! 4th February 2006
... Me too. Even before I started effexor xr I developed a tremor off and on.
When I started ... effexor xr my tremor turned into more of a postural tremor...
- How Long???? 29th December 2005
... medicine, it was a calming feeling. When I was on Effexor I had the sweats and felt exhausted. I love Lexapro...
- Do the meds docs prescribe take anxiety/ panic attacks away forever? 15th December 2005
... one that works for you.
I have taken Zoloft and Effexor (neither of which i gave the time to work properly...
- Am l having PANICK ATTACKS? Help 24th November 2005
... I tried effexor once but it didnt work, so l will ask my Doctor about...
... My sister (age 45) took Effexor and liked it fine. Her daughter (age 22) took it...
- so many symptoms..... 16th November 2005
... this is usually caused by anxiety
wellbutrin and effexor are 2 antidepressants of different types to lexapro...
- Here is my story 10th November 2005
... the effexor may help a lot with anxiety but give it 2 to 6 weeks ... while, split the tablet if needed, with doc's OK
effexor is a SNRI type antidepressant...
- For those who have panic disorder, do you ever...? 8th November 2005
... try an antidepressant of a different type such as effexor to reduce your anxiety, I think its anxiety but OCD...
- I'm so goofed up!! 3rd November 2005
... with anxiety now for 4 yrs. Tried celexa, lexapro, effexor and I take ativan at night to sleep. The doc has...
- Please help!!!! 17th October 2005
... like the sound of. Ive been on prozac, celexa and effexor , all for depression and they just made me feel worse...
- Need some help please 24th July 2005
... remember the last time I felt so good. I quit taking Effexor , which was the latest AD i was on. I still take Xanax...
- Dizzy,drowsy, grumpy - is this effexor withdrawal? 21st July 2005
... it every day, I would rather do that. I'm sure the Effexor would help, but I just don't see the point when I...
... Hi, mjewell, I also quit the effexor cold turkey 2 days ago. I was on 150mg, but I think ... also, but the grumpiness may be pms. I can say the effexor did not help at all with my pmdd symptoms. Hope you...
... I too quit taking Effexor XR cold turkey. Wow!! What a pain. I have been off...
... that you may have bad withdrawals. Seems like the Effexor never really did do the trick for you, I'm sorrry...
- So frustrated about meds ,need advise 13th July 2005
... doesnt work then it seems this type isnt for you
effexor is another type, SNRI but there are still several...
- Going to Dr. tommorrow 11th July 2005
... and it is supposed to be similar to a benzo. If the effexor doesn't work for me, that will be my next step....
- ok, I need to stay off the depression board 8th July 2005
... I just started taking Effexor about a month ago, and I am so far pretty happy with ... depression board and there is a 146 page thread about how Effexor is rat poison and withdrawal is hell and not even...
... Hi mjewell! I started effexor before and quit right after I got my script filled ... He suggested I do not "surf" the internet regarding effexor , because people seem to post more about the problems...
... I feel a lot better lately probably because of the Effexor , so I should just listen to my own body. I also don...
... What time do you take your effexor ? Morning or evening? I've been taking mine in the...
... off of Cymbalta now which is a very similar drug to effexor and I am having the same problems that I did coming ... off of Effexor . But this time I am wiser and know that it is me ... LUCK TO YOU.
Keep in mind everyone is different. Effexor was the first drug I went on.
Me....
... I was only on Effexor for like a week and I went off of it. It was AWFUL...
... I take my effexor in the evening after work. I have also missed a couple...
... doesn't keep you awake? I have had insomnia with the effexor , but that's not knew for me. It probably isn't the ... effexor . I also quit meds cold turkey and haven't had a big...
... problems sleeping so I'm pretty sure it's because of the Effexor , however I have only had three sleepless nights since...
... medicine, but I do worry about withdrawal from the effexor . I agree staying with the smallest dose possible ... effect. I have read that you have to be above 200mg of effexor to get the benefit for anxiety...don't know if that ... What do you think? I think if I am going to stop the effexor , I need to do it now before I get too much built up...
... xanax than you are comfortable with and trying the effexor . I hope it works for you.
Kelly...
... definteily help you. As we start feeling better from the Effexor and the healthy lifestyle, hopefully we will build...
... seeking advise.
With that in mind, I have been on Effexor XR with good success for about a year and a half. ... Luvox which made me very sleepy a lot of the time. Effexor XR has no such side effects with me. I'm on 150mg...
... though!
I can't remember where I read that about the effexor being over 200mg, but it was on the board somewhere...
... I was on Effexor last year for about 5 months. Now I'm on Wellbutrin ... need to feel better.
Personally, I didn't like Effexor , but again....everyone is different. If it works...
- Hi, I'm new here... 30th June 2005
... prior and had never felt the same i was prescibed effexor . I lasted two days, it knocked me out and sped me...
- SSRI No Longer Working 28th June 2005
... which lasted about 6 months. I was finally prescribed Effexor XR and Adivan for emergencies. It took me about 3 ... weeks on taper off of Luvox and on to Effexor but I was back to my normal self and feeling fine...
... for a while, some never do find any that help
the effexor may work again at a higher dose, ask a pharmacist ... dose range, some docs add another med to augment the effexor but the benefits of this are doubtful
if you have...
... dosage and I felt worse. Thats when I switched to the effexor . I do have Ativan which works but I am worried about...
- Constant pressure in the back of my head - please help 17th June 2005
... but I can take it only rarely. I have taken Paxil, Effexor , Serzone, and other stuff, but nothing helped against...
... but I can take it only rarely. I have taken Paxil, Effexor , Serzone, and other stuff, but nothing helped against...
- OMG....I feel like I'm going mad! 16th June 2005
... perhaps try an antidepressant of a different type
effexor is a popular choice , its a SNRI type, zoloft is a...
- Please help me with a question about paxil 15th June 2005
... gaining weight went away. I have tried Lexapro and Effexor and neither one have caused me to gain weight. Hope...
- just got back from first psych visit. 13th June 2005
...
I was able to tough it out.
I was prescribed Effexor XR... Xanax.... and Ambien.... The effexor xr was...
... hope all goes well
with the effexor working properly you will need less xanax
a meal...
- Continued Dizziness 13th June 2005
... cause of the dizziness?
One doctor placed me on effexor for this condition. I could only handle one pill!...
... prescription for Clonazepam at the same time as the effexor a few months ago but like I say i only took one pill ... of the effexor and felt so terrrible i threw the pills out and also...
- noise and panic attacks 5th June 2005
... bad mom. I was just put on colosapm today along with effexor I have been taking for about a month. I hope it works...
- effexor xr? 1st June 2005
... sometimes works when the prozac types dont
ordinary effexor is probably as good and cheaper
in general the...
... Does anyone suggest effexor xr for panic disorder/anxiety? Thanks for your response ... .
Hi Dancer, Effexor works great, BUT in my opinion it is not worth the ... that can occur when you decide to stop taking it. Effexor has one of the shortest half-lives of all the meds...
... the withdrawal effects of Lexapro are better than Effexor , but it is still pretty difficult. I may be one of ... especially prone to experiencing these effects. I took Effexor for about 9 months, and it took me a good solid 2...
... would rather go back on the lex than to even start the effexor again. I don't want it to work, then stop and have...
- Alcohol and Effexor XR - Does Anyone Use? 11th May 2005
... what I have seen in many people, drinking while on effexor causes confusion. People that would normally drink...
... doc refusing to prescribe any more? if so why....
effexor is a different type pf antidepressant to imipramine...
... and GP want's to ween me off- and replace with the Effexor . I at a point willing to try anything - lost Job last...
... I hope the effexor helps, any antidepressant hopefully will help with ... right
some klonapin will help you get used to the effexor ...
- Side effects of Lexapro? 4th May 2005
... depression and am taking 450 mg Wellbutrin XL and 300mg Effexor XR.
For my anxiety/ panic attacks I've been put...
- New Here 20th April 2005
... up in a panic attack.
My doctor switched me to Effexor XR 75mg and it has stopped the panic attacks so far...
... Has the effexor 75 had any side effects for you? I had difficulty...
... Hi lady
hope the effexor keeps working as it can be a big help for panic attacks...
... Ladyphoenix, do you take the effexor at night or in the morning? I am glad it's working...
... t sleep at night at all so I sleep during the day. Effexor sure doesn't help with sleeping problems. I slept ... Benadryl or maybe my Zanaflex (muscle relaxer) with the Effexor . Will have to find out about that. They help me sleep...
- Am I on to many meds? 5th April 2005
... wonder if i may be on too many meds as well. itake 150 effexor LA,20 mg Lexapro.200 mg Seroquel and ativan as needed...
... wonder if i may be on too many meds as well. itake 150 effexor LA,20 mg Lexapro.200 mg Seroquel and ativan as needed...
- Anyone on JUST BENZO for panic? 3rd April 2005
... you should try other types of antidepressants, effexor for example , these may work better
yes many do...
- Panic Attacks due to Phobias, not Panic Disorder? 28th March 2005
... following if you haven't already. First, have you tried Effexor ? It is slightly different from Zoloft in that it...
- Lexapro and panic 21st March 2005
... I have been on effexor xr 300mg a day for a while, now the doc has me down ... panic attacks. He is taking me completly off of the effexor in about 4 weeks. I also take xanax to help keep...
... have to find the one that works for you. Paxil and Effexor didn't work for me, but they work for others.
...
- Symptoms there all the time? 11th March 2005
... had an acual panic attack in a while. I took 37.5mg effexor xr for a week, am finishing up my 75mg and am supposed...
- Attack Duration 10th March 2005
... type of medication, ssri's such as paxil, zoloft, effexor , or benzo's such as xanax, valume, or clonazapam....
- WHOA!!!...Zoloft Withdrawal? 8th March 2005
... through my body (withdrawl) when I was coming off of effexor , it sounds like the zoloft is causing your symptoms...
- Psychologist says my meds are wrong? 1st March 2005
... right meds. I have taken in the last month, celexa, effexor and zoloft, all of which had terrible side effects...
... antidepressants and benzos,(valium type)
celexa, effexor and zoloft are all antidepressants, these can have...
- Medication side effects 18th February 2005
... Hi does anyone take the medication effexor xr? I have been taking it for about a year now for...
... I was on paxil and switched to effexor because paxil was giving me stomach aches. Effexor...
... would do anything to have a good nights sleep. The effexor works well, but the side effects are just too much...
... I was on Effexor and only took it for 4 weeks and got off of it because...
... would do anything to have a good nights sleep. The effexor works well, but the side effects are just too much ... one that worked. I am now on Lexapro, but I did try Effexor out for about a week. It was awful. My eyeballs hurt...
- How To Come Off Effexor 10th January 2005
... taper off slowly, most people come off effexor OK...
- Lexapro 6th January 2005
... I was on Effexor and now I have been on Lexapro for a little over a ... is wonderful if you ask me. I had side effects on Effexor , like sweating and out of breath. With Effexor it...
- Advice anyone? 5th January 2005
... stopped taking medication for depression and anxiety. ( Effexor XR). I thought I could manage without it. But now...
... the early side effects from effexor can be a problem and can make you feel worse at first...
... hardly have eaten anything for 2 days. I weened off the effexor in about 4 weeks....
... He gave me risperdone and also put me back on the effexor . I have alot of anxiety lately. I feel as if I dont...
... stopped taking medication for depression and anxiety. ( Effexor XR). I thought I could manage without it. But now...
... I take effexor for depression & clonazepam for anxiety. The combination...
- cymbalta vs. lexapro 4th January 2005
... exactly know what tiis is, some say its similar to effexor
lexapro is an improved version of citalopram, a prozac...
- Help? Xanax XR Question 3rd January 2005
... from Serzone because of all the problems. I now take Effexor XR, which again has anxiolytic properties. Cymbalta ... effect, and I think I am going to try that because Effexor doesn't seem to be working like it did when I started ... would switch to another antidepressant... Cymbalta, or Effexor , and use Ativan for panic attacks/anxiety. As far...
- Panic panic panic 17th December 2004
... but I have no money. I really wish I could be on Effexor again because that really helped. All it is everyday...
... but I have no money. I really wish I could be on Effexor again because that really helped. All it is everyday...
... but I have no money. I really wish I could be on Effexor again because that really helped. All it is everyday...
- panic about starting SSRIs? 12th December 2004
... started meds 2 weeks ago for GAD the first day i took Effexor and had a really bad reaction to it felt horrible...
- cymbalta for panic disorder 12th December 2004
... its of the effexor type and should help
take any time, before bed if...
- please help! 4th December 2004
... loud etc. After I got my anxiety under control with Effexor , I stopped feeling this way.
Jeff...
- panic Vs. anxiety 30th November 2004
... stuff like Zoloft, whcih didn't work, i have tried effexor , hated it!!!! I felt like dying on that stuff. ...
- shoot me in the head 27th November 2004
... derealization accompanied by the panic attacks. I went on Effexor XR and it helped so much. I am about 100% now, no...
... with va lium and perhaps try another antidepressant, effexor and mirtazepine are 2 types you havent tried, fear...
- Poll: How many attacks do you have a day? 27th November 2004
... Before I went on Effexor XR I was having usually 5-15 per day with at least...
