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  1. Anxiety/Depression and Pregnancy 25th October 2005
    ... was very anxious and his solution was to put me on effexor with my wellbutrin I told him that I was pretty sure ... that effexor wasn't going to find my husband a job, make my baby...
    ... Val, I'm on Wellbutrin and my doc added Effexor this week for postpartum depression and anxiety issues...

  2. Pregnancy and Effexor - question. 2nd May 2005
    ... try to find out from your doc? Did you get on the Effexor after you had your baby? After, my 2nd baby they ... put me on Effexor and I was on it for about 7 months. Melissa...
    ... My Dr took me off Effexor imedietly when I found out I was pregnant. I was on...
    ... t work so well for me anymore.....so I was put on Effexor - I wanted something that didn't have any chance of ... was scared - it was horrible coming off it........ Effexor is worse! Thanks so much for your posts!...
    ... I would also suggest weaning off the effexor before you get pregnant. I have come off of both ... paxil and effexor ...for me the paxil withdrawal was much worse. Once ... you manage the withdrawal symptoms. I came off the effexor before I got pregnant, and also stopped a benzo (as...

  3. Edgy... 20th April 2005
    ... my meds that are proven to be UNSAFE for a baby. ( Effexor XR is the ONLY drug that I have had success on) So...

  4. Antidepressants during pregnancy 11th April 2005
    ... klonapin withdrawal (had been taking in addition to effexor xr). Right now I am really working on taking...

  5. pregnant and taking anti-depressants? 22nd March 2005
    ... Does anyone know about Effexor XR?...

  6. breastfeeding or sanity? 18th March 2005
    ... , and Wellbutrin SR. The latest one I was on was Effexor XR which REALLY helped me before I got preggo. So...
    ... Hi Packerfan, You mentioned that you had beenon Effexor XR. Did you ask your doctor if you absolutely had ... during pregnancy and breastfeeding. I am wondering if Effexor has some particularly toxic quality to it. -Jen...

  7. New to this section... 5th February 2005
    ... meds are helping you. What are you on? I use to take effexor I loved it it helped me alot but made me really tired...

  8. Oh dear! 9th January 2005
    ... depressant meds dont hurt the baby, my sister was on effexor and they took her off and actually gave her wellbutrin...

  9. Panic Attacks 12th November 2004
    ... Okay Ladies. Question. I was on Effexor before getting pregnant with this baby for anxiety...
    ... you for the advice. My doc wants me to get back on Effexor . I talked to them a little bit ago and this is what...

  10. Anyone on Effexor XR? 4th November 2004
    ... I also took Effexor for anxiety and panic attacks but when I decided to ... them but I know some of it is b/c I am not on the Effexor . I plan on getting back on it after the baby is born...
    ... Hello Daisy, While Effexor XR is not safe to use during pregnancy (Cat. C) or ... ve stopped nursing, you can return to old wonderful Effexor ....
    ... Hello Daisy, While Effexor XR is not safe to use during pregnancy (Cat. C) or ... ve stopped nursing, you can return to old wonderful Effexor . Thanks for the info! I think not being on any...

  11. Pregnancy and Anti-depressants? 28th October 2004
    ... don't mix with pregnancy, but I've been switched to Effexor XR and I've heard mixed opinions about it. I know...
    ... effexor is a class C drug...and should only be taken if the...

  12. ???? 7th September 2004
    ... Is anyone on anti-depressants? I have been on Effexor XR...obviously went off of it due to the pregnancy...

  13. Lexapro in Pregnancy?...Other antidepressants? 1st August 2004
    ... just started TTC and I have fully weaned myself off Effexor XR 75mg as my GP said it would not be safe to take ... now prescribed Lexapro, as a safer alternative to Effexor XR. I was wondering if anyone else has had experience...
    ... effects for one baby but not another. Lexapro (and effexor and paxil) are all category C drugs which means it...

Pregnancy-Teen board
  1. Worried 18th July 2006
    ... this year and it was normal. Im on my 5th day of Effexor for Panic Disorder & Anxiety if that helps any. My...

Rare Disorders board
  1. Raynauld's syndrome-Anyone have advice? 18th November 2004
    ... I'm also on Wellbutrin and Effexor for depression, Zopiclone for sleep and I have asthma...

  2. Branchial Cleft Cyst (Birth Defect in Neck) 23rd January 2004
    ... scar tissue, have allergies to stitches,been put on effexor , xanex had some scar tissue and nerves removed to...

Reflex Sympathetic Dystrophy board
  1. What's working for you? What are you grateful for? 8th December 2007
    ... of what helps me is fentanyl, oxycontin, percocets, effexor , wellbutrin, Lorazepam, Ambien and my one friend...

  2. cold sensations 15th August 2007
    ... taking 2400 mg Gabapentin, 30 mg Amitriptilyn and 75 mg Effexor . The burning on the tops of my unaffected limbs comes...

  3. Medications you are currently using. 30th May 2007
    ... currently on are: Pantaloc Topomax Nabilone Trazadone Effexor XR Percocets The reason I wanted to post was because...

  4. EMG Testing? 8th April 2007
    ... authorization to finally go to PM. I've been taking Effexor for 3 years now for depression already, and I also...

  5. I'm stuck between Crying & Outbursts!! 10th December 2006
    ... depression has gotten worse. I did some research on Effexor XR and read some pretty horrible stuff about it. ... who agreed to allow me to wean myself off of the Effexor XR while taking a replacement drug (Wellbutrin XL ... 150mg). Once I was totally off of the Effexor and only taking the Wellbutrin, I have been a total ... this past Friday and he recommends that I go back on Effexor XR by getting back up to the 225mg level where I was ... of action. Which basically means that I will be on Effexor the rest of my life...:eek? I'm normally a...
    ... doctor’s recommended that you go back on the Effexor XR my suggestion is to do so. The state that you...
    ... agree with keep sake that you should go back to the Effexor if that's what your doc recommends. What are the side ... effects of Effexor that you're worried about? I wouldn't worry too much...
    ... Sorry to hear about your bad withdrawls from the Effexor . I used to be on site for the most dangerous drugs ... bored with that link, and surf the other drug sites. Effexor was one of them. However the problems you describe...
    ... So, we agreed that I did much better taking the Effexor XR and that is what I need to be on at this point ... myself off of the Wellbutrin XL and building back up on Effexor XR at my on pace until I get to 225mg. He told me ... want because my body should already be used to having Effexor in it. I'm already up to 75mg and I'm starting to...

  6. I am confused,can anyone help give info on scs? 25th November 2006
    ... times a day,Lortab 10/500, Flexeril 10mg 3 times day, Effexor 150mg ,Paxil 40mg, Armour Thyroid 60mg 2 times ,daily...

  7. Dr. switched Effexor to Cymbalta, need feedback on Cymbalta 9th September 2006
    ... seems to help with the depression, I was on paxil, effexor before....

  8. Any RSDers currently on a diet that is working for them? 8th July 2006
    ... just makes things even worse. I'm currently on Effexor XR 200mg and between it and the Neurotin I was on...

  9. GINGER L.C. My Story {R.S.D.} 4th May 2006
    ... doctor has me on Neurotin, Morphine tabs, Flexeril, Effexor XR, and Imitrex for my migraine headaches. There...

  10. Hi everyone! 24th January 2006
    ... loved ones battle rotten stuff, too. I'm taking Effexor for the depression and it's helping. Some happy...

  11. RSDS has moved into my Legs. I am so sad!! 4th May 2005
    ... pain I can barely walk and I am on oxycodine 325mgs, Effexor 150mgs, Gabapentin 2400 mgs, Vicodin 750mgs, and Methadose...

  12. Scared 2nd March 2005
    ... . I was told at the pmd to get off paxil and onto effexor because it would be more helpful in dealing with my...

  13. Sleepiness from methadone? 11th December 2004
    ... three years now and I also take Lamactil, Zanaflex and Effexor , but I do not take the Vicodin's because they are...

  14. Introducing myself.. I am a spouse of someone with rsds/crps.. 23rd September 2004
    ... every 2 days. also on Xanaflex, naprosyn, prednisone, effexor , zantac, valium, I may be amissing a couple oh yeah...

  15. ...still living. 27th August 2004
    ... to my psychiatrist on my last visit about how the Effexor he prescribed was making me sick and wiping out my...

  16. Psychiatrist Visit 21st August 2004
    ... most of the doctors I've had to see. He put me on Effexor XR 75mg. Has anyone else taken this medicine? I've...
    ... to see if the stim is going to help you. Is the Effexor for the pain or mental/depression control? If its...
    ... I get the ok from the doctors, that is. As for the Effexor , I've been on it for six days now and the one thing ... weeks, I don't know. To answer your question, the Effexor is for depression, anxiety. I get so down and frustrated ... ever feel this way? I guess now you see why I'm on Effexor , hehe!...

  17. RSD and extreme fatigue 26th July 2004
    ... hubby takes Neurontin 3600mg day, Zonogran 200mg day, Effexor 150mg day and now they have him on Methadose 40mg...

  18. Opioid phobic PMD'S 17th May 2004
    ... tried other medications such as Neurontin, Vioxx, Effexor , and even was on a Steroid Prednasone, along with...

  19. My Story... 11th May 2004
    ... Percocet, Lidoderm Patches, Flexeril. Bextra, Topamax & Effexor . I am on all these medication's and still in constant...

  20. !!!!!help!!!!! Rsd !!!!! 30th April 2004
    ... I was also on Neurontin 600mg 3x a day Effexor 2x a day and Vioxx. I also had 3 nerve blocks and...

  21. Susie/Saluki 29th February 2004
    ... not be a total Zombie. Lastly, he increased the effexor XR from 150 t0 225mg. He says 225 to 300 is the optimum...

  22. I am backkkkkkkkkkkkkkkkkk 21st January 2004
    ... day from the "r"...He takes Neurontin 800mg x3 day, Effexor 75mg x2 day (anti-depressant which if this disease...

  23. I Need Some Help 20th January 2004
    ... turkey without paying a huge price. I am now on Effexor for depression and I have Percocet for only when I...

  24. the only relief I get from pain is....... 13th January 2004
    ... taken at different times of the day. Zoloft, Prozac, effexor , lexapro will keep you up if you don't take them early...

  25. Really Bad Night 7th December 2003
    ... I decided to get off all medications except the EFFEXOR XR for depression..it really helps...and then I have...
    ... gets out of control. You mention that you are on effexor . I am as well 150mg a day. But years ago I took ... Whatever you do --do not discontinue or cut down on the effexor --that is down right dangerous and if you ever decide...

  26. 2nd block done 5th December 2003
    ... of my chronic back pain at the time. Anyway I'm on effexor now, -It helps with hot flashes, but I know I'd be...

Relationship Health board
  1. no sexual interest from my husband of 5 years 14th January 2008
    ... Some have sexual side effects. My husband started Effexor and he, who has never had trouble with and erection...
    ... Some have sexual side effects. My husband started Effexor and he, who has never had trouble with and erection...

  2. Divorced, Confused, and Depressed 1st October 2006
    ... Thank you for your responses. I start starting taking Effexor , which seems to be helping me. It's difficult to make...

  3. Post Turkey Day relationship blues 27th November 2005
    ... nacceptable to me. I agreed to try one more antidepressant, Effexor , because like all medications, each individual’s response...

  4. someone please help me i think im losing it for good. 26th July 2005
    ... whatever it takes. If you do go on antidepressants, Effexor or Wellbutrin XL have the least sexual side effects...

  5. Spotting an Abusive Man 26th April 2005
    ... but is anyone on anti-deppressants? I've been on Effexor for about three months and I don't know if it's coincidence...

  6. What's wrong with me? - wanting to have affairs.... 27th December 2004
    ... hospitalized. I am very depressed and have been on Effexor (anti-depressant) for over a year. I have a lot of...

  7. Starting to get scared 14th November 2004
    ... so we took that route and he got sleeping pills and Effexor and drank on those and then I had a junky on my hands...

  8. I don't know how to respond to this... 16th September 2004
    ... months and that didn't work, and now i'm on 75 mg of effexor xr a day, and it seemed to be helping all summer until...
    ... months and that didn't work, and now i'm on 75 mg of effexor xr a day, and it seemed to be helping all summer until...

  9. Marriage and lack of sex 24th August 2004
    ... went to a GYN myself. I had to get a D&C plus I took Effexor for depression and talked about things alot. I don...

  10. Don't know why 22nd July 2004
    ... Hubby had the same problem, his doctor put him on effexor , he is a changed man. Stress manifests in so many...
    ... Hubby had the same problem, his doctor put him on effexor , he is a changed man. Stress manifests in so many...
    ... board abuot hte horrible withdrawal symptoms from effexor . Drs are happy to prescribe these powerful drugs...

  11. dont even know where to begin! 2nd March 2004
    ... hey! the effexor more than likely is affecting his sex drive. my husband...
    ... and "on the side lovers"??? :) Memory of yours? Effexor and all antidepressants have sexual side effects. ... problem" you mentioned.....likely a side effect of the Effexor ........
    ... Yeah, I agree with newlywedgirl. Effexor is an antianxiety/antidepressant, and it seems to ... proactive and do some research yourself, since the effexor may have dulled his resolve as well as his sex drive ... this, but keep in mind that if he stops taking the effexor , he will have to slowly taper the dosage, and the ... can't ever just stop taking ssri's and maoi's like effexor . Good luck to you....
    ... Yeah, I agree with newlywedgirl. Effexor is an antianxiety/antidepressant, and it seems to ... proactive and do some research yourself, since the effexor may have dulled his resolve as well as his sex drive ... this, but keep in mind that if he stops taking the effexor , he will have to slowly taper the dosage, and the ... can't ever just stop taking ssri's and maoi's like effexor . Good luck to you. Ninispjc is right about tapering ... the dosage. Especially with meds such as Effexor , Paxil, etc. You have to "step up" to the proper dosage ... and "step down" when you come off of them. I took Effexor for a while and can testify to the fact that if you ... for treating migraines. I have never heard of using Effexor for this. Maybe I missed something, but SSRI's mainly...

  12. Older Men... 26th November 2003
    ... going to go and see a doctor about this..( I do take effexor )..and I am already thinking about upping the meds...

Restless Leg Syndrome board
  1. Restless Body Syndrome??? 12th August 2007
    ... now. But even still, it is severe to say the least. Effexor made it so much worse that I almost went to emergency ... on Celexa/Cetalipram and the extreme that I felt on Effexor has not been as bad, but I still can't get away from...

  2. Depression Meds ==> leads to RLS? 12th March 2007
    ... they were on anti-depression meds? I am currently on Effexor ....

  3. does this sound like RLS? i am not sure.. 10th January 2006
    ... lexapro. How long have you been on it? I was put on effexor xr for a little while. While I was on it, I was having...

  4. maybee symptoms of rls 28th April 2005
    ... up feeling rested. I also take clonazepam and effexor (anti-depression capsule). I have been on both for ... 80 to 90% of each day. I take 1 - 75 mg capsule of effexor each morning. I take 1/2 tablet of clonazepam in...

  5. New diagnosis, meds, and lab values 19th April 2005
    ... rested. I also take clonazepam (min. dose) & effexor (anti-depression capsule) (min. dose) for 5 years...

  6. Mirapex 17th January 2005
    ... doesn't exacerbate restless symptoms. Zoloft and effexor both do. Any suggestions? - stckstill...

  7. Remeron Experiences and Comments Please 14th April 2004
    ... pounds in three weeks! i went off it and back on Effexor XR....still trying to get the weight back down......
    ... I notices that you said that you are on Effexor . Have you had any problems with your RLS since taking ... the Effexor ? Just curious!!!...

  8. Relief for SSRI-activated RLS? 14th November 2003
    ... enough for it to work? I've had to stop taking Zoloft, Effexor and Luvox because of RLS being aggravated. My PCP...
    ... I have become much more irritable (already taking Effexor 37.5 mg). Does anyone know why or if the Mirapex...

  9. rls and depression meds 26th November 2002
    ... I've been on Effexor for 8 months and my RLS is much worse. I too am wondering...
    ... I would like to take a higher dose (prescribed) of effexor but I won't. I got some quinine pills, I took 1 (300...
    ... whole body now with aching pain that feels horrible. Effexor made it so much worse that I almost went to emergency...

Schizophrenia board
  1. Risperidone = brain death 8th December 2007
    ... far, in a year and 3 months, I've been on Risperdal, Effexor XR, Zoloft, and now I'm on Seroquel (Quetiapine)....

  2. I ve been unmedicated but am now. 24th April 2007
    ... I take abilify and effexor . I lost my meds. I am fine now....

  3. Do you get scared? 5th October 2006
    ... Zyprexa, and now Seroquel. Also, i am on Trazodone and Effexor . Still, even on meds, and trying new meds.......

  4. I know this get's asked a lot....(newbie in need of advice) 18th August 2006
    ... tidepressants before but they induce manic reactions in me ( Effexor landed me in hospital after the first dosage)...they...

  5. I Took 100mg Of Seroquel And It Is Knocking Me Out 2nd May 2006
    ... subside after a few days to a few weeks. In your case, Effexor may also take a part in the affect. They may be playing...

  6. Can Anyone Offer Any Positive Advice About Seroquel? 26th April 2006
    ... said to start with 25Mg and see how i do. I also take Effexor which is an antidepressant. I hate taking all this...
    ... I take both effexor (225 mg) and seroquel (50mg) daily. I was put on...
    ... I was also on Effexor (300mg?) and Seroquel (600mg) at the same time. Low...

  7. Has anyone d/c'ed or tapered from abilify? 17th April 2006
    ... get this. I did the same (suddenly discontinued Effexor ), and I regret it. I suddenly disocntinued Abilify...

  8. borderline schizophrenia? 2nd February 2006
    ... Yes stress is my worst enemy. I've been taking effexor xr 150 mg since last yr and I love it. I've been ... though that , for me anyways, that just taking the effexor was not enough. The things running through my mind ... were not taken away by effexor ...my T is helping me through this problem. I also...
    ... With what you described, I am not surprised that Effexor wasn't enough. With "Schizophrenic Tendencies", it ... mostly to do with thought processing. With that spoken, Effexor mostly treats Anxiety and Depression, which isn't ... psychotic features.) I actually have been on both Effexor and Xanax. I really liked Effexor when it came to...
    ... Yes stress is my worst enemy. I've been taking effexor xr 150 mg since last yr and I love it. I've been ... though that , for me anyways, that just taking the effexor was not enough. The things running through my mind ... were not taken away by effexor ...my T is helping me through this problem. I also ... source of your dissociation and paranoia sweety. effexor i found ....made those problems WAYYYYY worse. ion...
    ... bathing him,,,, nothing! :) This was in 1995. Effexor xr has saved my life as far as I'm concerned. I will...

  9. schizoaffective disorder 11th January 2006
    ... I have schizoaffective disorder. I take abilify, effexor , and restoril. I've been having some major issues...

  10. Do I need medication 8th January 2006
    ... anyone have any problems with any????? Right now I'm on effexor but still feel like crap everyday....
    ... Good Luck.... toby706 p.s. -I have never taken effexor so I have no experience to relate to that issue, sorry...
    ... decision all depends on the symptoms. What are you on Effexor for? In my experience I'm guessing depression, anxiety ... ways because of sideaffects and usage. With my Effexor usuage (pertaining to Major depression and Severe...

  11. depersonalization Hell 3rd August 2005
    ... had no luck with therapy or meds (Zoloft, Cymbalta, Effexor ) and I'm at the end of my rope. I think I'm destined...

  12. internal voices 7th April 2005
    ... hallucinations again and all. I'm also on antidepressants ( effexor and trazadone) so at least i am not depressed anymore...

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