- If I'm already feeling the jitters, wouldn't it make me.... 9th May 2004
... really depends on each person, I had the shakes from effexor but there are plenty of people who do fine on it....
- Can ssri cause increase 7th May 2004
... What ssri are you taking?? I know Effexor can cause your blood pressure to go high (only in...
- panic symptoms 5th May 2004
... up until a few months ago) then I was switched to Effexor for 2 months then to Paxil for 3months. Nothing seems...
... lorazapam and buspar for a short time. I have heard effexor , celexa and paxil are very good meds. Celexa is one...
- Is it okay to only take the prescribed meds only sometimes? 3rd May 2004
... experience) can cause a major problem i missed an effexor and went totally crazy don't know how long you've...
- Feeling like there is a cloud in my head:( 3rd May 2004
... so he made an appointment with our family doc & got effexor xr for it. Now, I didn't think that effexor was for ... klonopin or xanax. I really didn't think he'd give him effexor .
I am not sure that is the right thing for him...
... i had kind of a similar experience when i was on effexor i missed a dose and let me tell you they could have ... ssris are pretty awful when you miss doses i took my effexor at the time i was on it and within 2 hrs it's like...
- Anyone a single parent dealing with panic and anxiety? 1st May 2004
... I have tried 5 different med's - The latest was Effexor XR for 12 days. I quit taking it yesterday, I started...
- Does anyone else keep going to Dr's looking for answers? 29th April 2004
... med's before. I just went through getting off of Effexor XR and let me just tell ya it totally sucks! Headaches...
- What different ilnesses do you have? 23rd April 2004
... but it wasn't me. My doctor tried to switch me to Effexor , but after only two days, I thought my eyes were going...
- Experience with Effexor XR 21st April 2004
... Hi, I took effexor xr 37.5 for a very short period. The first night I ... best to just give it a little time, I have heard that effexor is a good med. Hang in there! :)
Carly...
... dose, valium type meds would help you get used to the effexor , carly obviously wasnt given enough ativan, a frequent ... the med or to stop and try another
maybe stop the effexor and try prozac or similar they are different types ... of antidepressants, effexor is a SNRI, prozac is a SSRI...
... place) :) . I decided the next day to start the Effexor (37.5) and within a few days, I felt better. I saw ... my doctor, told her that I changed to the Effexor and then within 2 weeks had to increase to the 75mg...
... better.
I do have one question, I started out on Effexor XR and my PCP gave me a prescription for just Effexor...
... Hi,
You should stick to the Effexor XR....it's just one a day. It's a time released version...
... primary care physician
The prescription stated Effexor 37.5 mg once a day - I didn't realize it until last ... night. I have been on Effexor XR 37.5 mg for 1 1/2 weeks once a day(this was a sample ... should try the regular ones or what. I took the plain Effexor last night and had a TERRIBLE night with it. I woke ... wanted to ask - Do you have any mild headaches with the Effexor XR? I've noticed for the past 3 days that I have...
... night a little shaky (I guess from the switch from the Effexor and the XR) and took one Ativan. It calmed me down...
- Losing Mind 18th April 2004
... to sassy,
paxil and effexor are different types of antidepressants, its not unusual...
- best way to wean off Paxil? 16th April 2004
... stayed at for about a year before switching directly to Effexor then to Paxil. I didn't have any side effects until...
- Effexor XR Sleep/Wake State 16th April 2004
... Portia,
Yes, you certainly can blame Effexor for this. I was on it for only 2 days, but my doctor...
... Portia,
Yes, you certainly can blame Effexor for this. I was on it for only 2 days, but my doctor...
- Not your ordinary PA 9th April 2004
... work to get rid of this? I am on 30mg Paxil, was on Effexor and Zoloft, am willing to try another one, any ideas...
- Pa questions 5th April 2004
... not then try another type of antidepressant such as effexor
avoid mirtazepine as it has a reputation for causing...
- Sources of Anxiety and PD 4th April 2004
... deal with. I also forgot to mention that I'm now on Effexor XR as the last year and a half for depression. It...
- Start to Fall Asleep - Wake up in a Panic 4th April 2004
... helped with the daytime attacks as well. I also take effexor but that wasn't doing the trick by itself....
- Effexor side effects 2nd April 2004
... to help you get thru the withdrawals. I only took effexor xr for 2 1/2 weeks & still had horrible withdrawals...
... however dizzyness, etc can be caused by anxiety
all the effexor will be out of your system soon...
... I've taken effexor xr for over a year and my doc tried to wean me off...
- Need Advice!! 30th March 2004
... cr. He said for the next three days I should take Effexor xr in the morning and take the paxil at night, and ... then quit the paxil altogether and just remain on effexor . Does this sound right to anyone? I always thought ... few days. Also, what do people think about taking effexor vs. paxil cr? I'm just so scared to change meds because ... - and I also read that one of the side effects of effexor is palpitations, but I already get heart palpitations...
... weight gain problems and my doctor switched me to effexor . I tried it for 2 days and my eyes felt like they ... take it. I'm not sure if you have panic or not, but effexor is known to give you more energy. You may just handle...
- ?? about CBT vs SSRI 28th March 2004
... irregularly regularly for many years...but I'm now on Effexor XR as of the last year and a half.
For the past ... depending on meds forever.
I said earlier that I'm on Effexor XR (75mg). I still feel anxiety/stress, but I can...
- SERZONE or ZOLOFT anyone!! DESPERATE!! 26th March 2004
... try several before finding 1 that works for you
effexor is a modern antidepressant of a nother type that could...
... try several before finding 1 that works for you
effexor is a modern antidepressant of a nother type that could...
- new 2 the board...PAD for 10 months now 25th March 2004
... types, yours are both prozac types, you could next try effexor or mirtazepine, these are 2 different types.
always...
- Thinking about giving Paxil the boot 25th March 2004
... to be on something but don't know what-have tried Effexor , Zoloft, Paxil and on top of all that, Ativan. Nothing...
- Antidepressant Warnings - Read This 23rd March 2004
...
Paxil
Luvox
Celexa
Lexapro
Wellbutrin
Effexor
Serzone
Remeron
Something to think about....
- "new labels" on meds 23rd March 2004
... Prozac, Paxil, Celexa, Lexapro, Zoloft, Wellbutrin and Effexor . I have taken 3 of these and feel that Paxil is the...
... Prozac, Paxil, Celexa, Lexapro, Zoloft, Wellbutrin and Effexor . I have taken 3 of these and feel that Paxil is the...
... hoping it was going to be the one(after Zoloft and Effexor ), but I don't feel any better, most days I feel worse...
- med and heart palps 22nd March 2004
... and I feel pretty good. I could not take taking that effexor . It made my eyes hurt. Anyway, let me know how it...
... ones that I can easily get through. I couldn't take effexor either! I really hope this goes well because after...
... ones that I can easily get through. I couldn't take effexor either! I really hope this goes well because after...
- Having trouble with Paxil CR 18th March 2004
... maybe try another antidepressant later
perhaps try effexor , a different type to paxil
stay with us and keep...
... maybe try another antidepressant later
perhaps try effexor , a different type to paxil
stay with us and keep...
- KayT, are you OK? 18th March 2004
... something.............and then he asked If I'd ever taken Effexor before.........and I said no and I don't want to. ... help me taper off the Xanax............so I have teh Effexor and am supposed to take 25mg in the morning (starting...
... phone. $100 for what????
I hope you do ok on the effexor , that was one my gp doc tried last Oct. for me. Only ... it was the effexor xr, the start up dose is 37.5 mg for the first week ... than he is!@!!!
Let me know how you are doing on the effexor .
Chantel, wow, you think the med the nurse gave ... you started your panic??? I think the lexapro & effexor that my gp tried me on started mine, before that I...
... appointment in the first place.
Well, I hope the effexor works for you. I found it made my eyes hurt and it...
... Hi Ladies,
Lori, I remembered that the Effexor XR hyped you up and made your heart race, that is...
... Hi Ladies,
Lori, I remembered that the Effexor XR hyped you up and made your heart race, that is...
... me sleep better, but it doesn't work as well as the effexor did when I first started taking it. I'm still short...
... Hugs Kaytee,
How is the effexor working out for you hun? I was just curious. I have...
... Chantel and Kristi,
I am doing okay. I took the Effexor yesterday morning but felt a bit spacey, you know ... feeling the way I do then go and have to stop taking the Effexor or be increasing it............when I get back the ... .....not whatever.........but I will be a willing Effexor trial person at that point..........
I would say...
... it is still eating at me...........plus I took the Effexor and did not like it...........I talked with my counselor ... to stop the Xanax XR......but that she didn't think Effexor was it........and considering how I felt the few days...
... to try another AD. I had the same effect from the effexor , it made me totally hyper, racing heart & so anxious...
- Symptoms of Panic-In your back? 18th March 2004
... on Zoloft when I first got the spells, then was on effexor for 2 months, and now Paxil. I was given Ativan to...
... think it might be the anti-depressants? i have taken effexor and it made my head and chest feel like they were...
- Hi, Im New Here, I Have Panic and Anxiety 17th March 2004
... middle of the nite, plus insomnia.
Then he puts me on effexor xr, that only made my heart race even faster & I was...
- Done with lexapro..wellbutrin help PLEASE! 16th March 2004
... ) ....gossgal
Hi:)
My doctor told me that Effexor XR was good for weight loss. It also helps with panic...
- doxepin 11th March 2004
... 150 mg daily for the intense anxiety that I feel. Effexor XR, Zoloft, Celexa and Luvox have not helped at all...
- starting a new med 10th March 2004
... when you had many problems with it instead of trying Effexor , Paxil, Zoloft, or any of the tricyclic antidepressants...
- been on paxil for 8 days now 9th March 2004
... prozac type, there are several other types, one is effexor , and another type may well suit you better
all...
- Effexor XR 4th March 2004
... effexor is one of many antidepressant meds, these often are...
... My doctor just put me on Effexor Xr has anyone tried this med?
I tried it, I didn...
... I was on effexor and stopped because of excessive sweating and nightmares...
... I tried Paxil, had a severe headache for a week. Effexor XR caused a bit of nausea the first week, I have more...
... My doctor just put me on Effexor Xr has anyone tried this med?
Hi hun:)
I also ... Don't feel afraid to try it though. Some do well on effexor , and others don't. I am just letting you know what...
- Increased panic/anxiety on Lexapro 1st March 2004
... I had increased anxiety really bad on prozac and effexor xr. I think it just depends on how the med works with ... and the anxiety usually goes away but with me the effexor was terrible so I went off it and same with prozac...
... Hi Jeff! I treid a number of meds celexa, zoloft, effexor and paxil,Alos tried lorazpam, and the rest. Lexapro...
- Personal Questions...... 29th February 2004
... just tried my first med 8 months ago and that was effexor xr then prozac and now lexapro. I am in therapy and...
- Is it genetic? 29th February 2004
... i do but they have the depression, my sister takes effexor and im not sure which one my brother is on. My other...
- All these meds & here I am in a PA! 29th February 2004
... You sound so much like me. I did do a med change to effexor ....I'm sure you remember, but it started making my ... of just stayed on the Lexapro, but I felt like the Effexor would help me with energy and maybe lose some weight...
... s been months of bad side effects from (Lexapro & effexor xr) and then I decided that my family doc had no clue...
... You sound so much like me. I did do a med change to effexor ....I'm sure you remember, but it started making my ... of just stayed on the Lexapro, but I felt like the Effexor would help me with energy and maybe lose some weight ... same horrible eye pain when my doc tried me on the effexor . Actually, I thought my eyes were going to pop right...
... same horrible eye pain when my doc tried me on the effexor . Actually, I thought my eyes were going to pop right...
- Understanding panic/anxiety attacks. 27th February 2004
... addicting as Xanax and some SSRI's like Zoloft, Paxil, Effexor ..can help with panic also. Are you also taking an...
- Sleep Patterns??? 26th February 2004
... because I don't have to).
Also, being on the Effexor XR has given me the wildest dreams. I had them anyway...
... because I don't have to).
Also, being on the Effexor XR has given me the wildest dreams. I had them anyway...
- Need information on Exeffor XR... 26th February 2004
... I spelled it wrong. Geez.........what a day. It's Effexor XR. Sorry all.
Chantel...
... not have good results with Lexapro either. With the effexor xr, I took it almost 3 weeks, and I was totally hyper...
... not have good results with Lexapro either. With the effexor xr, I took it almost 3 weeks, and I was totally hyper...
... meds isn't easy, so that's why I'm on 3 now.
Try the effexor for a few days, see how you react, I reacted immediately...
... This was my brief experience with Effexor XR. As with any drugs the work for some and not for...
... meds isn't easy, so that's why I'm on 3 now.
Try the effexor for a few days, see how you react, I reacted immediately ... medication last night because I wanted to take the effexor during the day.....instread of at night since it's...
... This was my brief experience with Effexor XR. As with any drugs the work for some and not for...
... Hi Chantel,
My good friend takes Effexor and my neighbor just began taking it a few days ago...
... My sister is on 150mgs of Effexor for her depression and her only side effects were...
... Hi Chantel,
My good friend takes Effexor and my neighbor just began taking it a few days ago...
... My sister is on 150mgs of Effexor for her depression and her only side effects were...
... I did not do well on Effexor at all. It made me much much worse. I had a lot ... constipated, has worked. You couldn't pay me to take Effexor again!...
- lexapro info please! 23rd February 2004
... change your med? This is the third med I have tried, Effexor xr was horrible and prozac just didn't cut it for...
... change your med? This is the third med I have tried, Effexor xr was horrible and prozac just didn't cut it for...
... Glad to hear your doc switched you. I actually took effexor xr for my very first med...I lasted about 3 days on ... hope it works for you, I have heard good things about effexor and it is safe. How did you feel at first when taking...
... Glad to hear your doc switched you. I actually took effexor xr for my very first med...I lasted about 3 days on ... hope it works for you, I have heard good things about effexor and it is safe. How did you feel at first when taking ... it had to be the Lexapro. I'm not sure. I took the effexor for the first time today and feel like I cannot think...
- benzos 21st February 2004
... them.
My personal experience with Paxil, Zoloft, and Effexor were all good.
Although I didn't feel the Effexor ... med, only after coming off. My Dr switched me from Effexor to Paxil with no weaning and I have minor head zaps...
- Question about Zoloft 20th February 2004
... the anxiety and panic was still there. I'm now on Effexor XR....
- can't find the right med....suggestions...help 16th February 2004
... all the side effects from Lexapro. Did not tolerate Effexor either. My old AD was a tricyclic too (amitriptyline...
- Why did I get Wellbutrin? 13th February 2004
... went to the doc last nite because I stopped taking effexor because of the bothersome side effects. Then he gave...
... used often, its a different type of antidepressant to effexor , so side effects should be less...
- panic attack 12th February 2004
... while to get here, tho.
I must add that I'm also on Effexor XR (75mg) for depression. It's also used for anxiety...
- EFFEXOR . what about the side effect? 10th February 2004
... itching to your doctor. A friend of mine, who was on effexor , told me that if I started itching, to quit it & tell...
... past few months...THank GOD> I have been taking the effexor now 75mg day. I had the ill stomach for about 1 or...
- Does anyone obsess about things that could really happen? (ex. Panic Attacks) 10th February 2004
... psychologist? Are you on any medications such as Effexor XR (which is used for OCD as well as depression and...
- New meds...same side effects? 9th February 2004
... going to experiece the same side effects as i did on effexor . I was on effexor and experienced the excessive sweating ... taking them. i need to go back on meds, but don't want effexor . So what are the chances of me experiencing the same...
... older tricyclic AD's for mine. I tried Lexapro & Effexor xr. On Lexapro, I had every side effect listed, the ... diahrrea, fever, chills, insomnia, you name it. On Effexor , my heart raced so bad & I would wake in the middle...
... going to experiece the same side effects as i did on effexor . I was on effexor and experienced the excessive sweating ... taking them. i need to go back on meds, but don't want effexor . So what are the chances of me experiencing the same ... nightmare of panic....so if you are already off the effexor you should try another...i think i am going t try...
... nightmare of panic....so if you are already off the effexor you should try another...i think i am going t try...
- Have you used low dose antipsychotics to sleep? 7th February 2004
... to the antidepressant you are taking.
I am taking effexor xr.
Has anyone taken this? I was given 25 mg seroquel...
... to the antidepressant you are taking.
I am taking effexor xr.
Has anyone taken this? I was given 25 mg seroquel...
- Fear of taking Medications 7th February 2004
... of my life will not be worth living. So I take my effexor xr. But the antipscyotics are a really horrible class...
- What Med Is Best For Sleep And Anxiety? 5th February 2004
... find best for sleep and anxiety?
I have been taking effexor xr for panic and dysthymia (chronic low level depression ... ). The effexor xr works for the panic and I have already used up...
... find best for sleep and anxiety?
I have been taking effexor xr for panic and dysthymia (chronic low level depression ... ). The effexor xr works for the panic and I have already used up ... should consult your doctor about taking this with Effexor but I took it with another ssri medication before...
... calm people and help them sleep. In my case - the effexor xr is working well as an antipanic agent, but still ... makes me nervous. The effexor e xr has a lot of good things going for it. That is...
... should consult your doctor about taking this with Effexor but I took it with another ssri medication before...
- Ativan- side effects 2nd February 2004
... effect, and I do have depression.
Since being on Effexor XR, I've not used even one.
It's a good medication...
- KayT and alefever26 READ!!! 2nd February 2004
... Dr, told me to stop taking Zoloft and start taking Effexor . They thought it could have been a side effect(although...
... been for about 6 months before my episodes. i was on effexor . getting off of it was pure hell. so anyway, like...
- Do any of you start to heave/gag with panic? 1st February 2004
... but definitely not SSRI's. She wanted me to take Effexor , but that was a HORRIBLE experience with the side...
- Stange new symptoms.........need advise..... 29th January 2004
... voila!!! I had them all! Then when the doc put me on effexor right after the Lexapro, that's when I had the wired...
... voila!!! I had them all! Then when the doc put me on effexor right after the Lexapro, that's when I had the wired...
... off Zoloft, just told me to stop and start taking Effexor . I felt horrible on the Effexor, after about 5-6 ... You mentions having 'thoughts' while taking the Effexor . What exactly did you eman by that? Thanks
Abbygirl...
... off Zoloft, just told me to stop and start taking Effexor . I felt horrible on the Effexor, after about 5-6 ... You mentions having 'thoughts' while taking the Effexor . What exactly did you eman by that? Thanks
Abbygirl...
... nauseaus today(I am assuming a withdrawal effect from the Effexor ).
I can't wait to get my life back, hang in there...
- Hi all...........Kaytee here 25th January 2004
... Lexapro (SSRI) and I had awful reactions, then he tried effexor & same thing. Finally, I got an appointment with...
... Lexapro (SSRI) and I had awful reactions, then he tried effexor & same thing. Finally, I got an appointment with...
- panic attacks? 24th January 2004
... these attacks. I myself was on Zoloft and am now on Effexor , which I don't think is helping me and am going to...
- WellButrin XL for anxiety and Depression? 23rd January 2004
... anxiety unless of course it has the placebo effect.
Effexor XR is an anti-anxiety agent that your doctor could...
... Does anyone have any input on time of day to take effexor xr and wellbutrin sr? I have been on effexor for over ... wellbutrin sr 150 mg bid. I have been taking the 150 mg of effexor xr in the evening because it always made me feel so ... the day and I am to antsy to sleep (even with the effexor ..I do also have clonazepam for help with that but...
- Bad anxiety attack when taking new medication? 22nd January 2004
... with Prozac, Paxil, Zoloft, Celexa, Lexapro, Luvox, Effexor , Sarafem or other antidepressants, or Zyban, the smoking...
... with Prozac, Paxil, Zoloft, Celexa, Lexapro, Luvox, Effexor , Sarafem or other antidepressants, or Zyban, the smoking...
- Overwhelmed with Panic 21st January 2004
... than that, and I had horrible reactions to lexapro & effexor , so the doc tried me on one that was similar to my...
- Klonopin or Lexapro???? 19th January 2004
... whether to try lexapro or not. After my nightmare with effexor 3yrs ago, I am scared to. I know I have a slight...
... whether to try lexapro or not. After my nightmare with effexor 3yrs ago, I am scared to. I know I have a slight...
... research on it beforehand. I just started taking the effexor 3 yrs ago with no clue as to what it would do (not...
... research on it beforehand. I just started taking the effexor 3 yrs ago with no clue as to what it would do (not...
... i think..ativan, klonipin, clonazapam etc etc also effexor , paxil, celexa . i had horrible effects from the...
- Difference between an SSRI and an SNRI 18th January 2004
... modern antidepressants, prozac was the first SSRI, effexor is a popular SNRI, if 1 type doesnt work for you,...
- Anyone taking Lexapro? 17th January 2004
... SSRI type
you may do better on some other type, effexor and mirtazepine are 2 other types of antidepressants...
... SSRI type
you may do better on some other type, effexor and mirtazepine are 2 other types of antidepressants ... disorder tried it and had no luck with it. I've been on Effexor (after just trying celexa and having bad luck with...
- Prozac to come off effexor? 17th January 2004
... prozac and effexor are both different types of antidepressants so this ... for stopping an antidepressant is any valium type
effexor is actually a SNRI...
... I read that some pdocs use prozac to come off effexor ; to help with the symptoms of coming off effexor and ... search using Visisimo search engine.
Search using: effexor to prozac by Dr. Ivan
Look for "Tips to Reduce Antidepress...
- Question about Xanax............. 16th January 2004
... disturbing information on the side effects and I went on Effexor XR. I started at a higher dosage then even my Zoloft...
... disturbing information on the side effects and I went on Effexor XR. I started at a higher dosage then even my Zoloft...
... disturbing information on the side effects and I went on Effexor XR. I started at a higher dosage then even my Zoloft...
... on doing in the first place.......
I asked about Effexor and if that would be better and he said it has the ... looked up Paxil, Celexa, Zoloft (all I have taken), Effexor and Prozac and found warnings and lawsuits for all ... have withdrawal symptoms while going off, listing Effexor and Paxil as the top two as far as being hard to stop...
... KayTee....Zoloft is a SSRI and Effexor XR is a SNRI. Maybe that is the difference. I am...
... KayTee....Zoloft is a SSRI and Effexor XR is a SNRI. Maybe that is the difference. I am ... the ones I could find today, Celexa, Paxil, Prozac, Effexor XR and Zoloft and found negative information and lawsuits ... on the net is not always the case.............
Effexor XR still effects the Serotonin in your brain, it just...
- Saw PDOC today. 16th January 2004
... with the vivactil & the way I reacted to Lexapro & Effexor , he really would like to keep me on this tricyclic...
... with the vivactil & the way I reacted to Lexapro & Effexor , he really would like to keep me on this tricyclic...
- Need some encouragement............. 14th January 2004
... that it is only temp. I had awful withdrawal from effexor xr, had the brain zaps, had PA's in a restaurant,...
- My first day on medication. 7th January 2004
... psychratrist is going to give you, such as celexa, zoloft, Effexor , etc. Benzos such as Kolonopin and Lorazepam (ativan...
... psychratrist is going to give you, such as celexa, zoloft, Effexor , etc. Benzos such as Kolonopin and Lorazepam (ativan...
- Scared..........need advise 26th December 2003
... like I could not breathe at all. Then he tried me on effexor xr & that only lasted 2 1/2 weeks & had same p.a....
- tired and depressed after big day out 26th December 2003
... under 30 seconds.
This year (I blame it on the Effexor ;) ), I have had an incredible amount of apathy....
- Down to 10mg 24th December 2003
... is what straightened me out. Nothing else, celexa, effexor , could shake the effects. You are having nothing like...
- How long does this last? 23rd December 2003
... 3 days ago i stopped taking effexor , cause of the sweating and nitemares. I had gradually...
... 3 days ago i stopped taking effexor , cause of the sweating and nitemares. I had gradually...
- what kind of anxiety do I have 20th December 2003
... I have tried celexa, prozac, wellbutrin, remeron, effexor , serazone, and several other drugs that did nothing...
