Effexor XR Questions (Page 3)

Can you have a drink or two while taking Effexor XR?

I am currently taking Xanax and Risperdal for severe social and general anxiety that keeps me confined to my house most of the time. I am just getting off of BuSpar and starting Effexor XR, 150mg daily tomorrow. A few times a week I like to watch sporting events a have a few drinks, and... read more

How long did it take you to adjust to Effexor?

Today is day 7 of taking Effexor XR 37.5mg... After I take it, I feel like everything is heightened as far as feeling anxious and emotional. I cry at the drop of a hat. Tomorrow I start 75mg and I'm scared of what it will do. Everyone who has tried Effexor has told me I have to give it time. I... read more

Effexor XR - What should I expect from taking effexor?

I'm 23, and I've been on antidepressants like 5 years ago, and I can't remember what it was called but all it did was make me feel numb, and not myself, so of course I stopped, and my depression has just worsened, so my therapist just prescribed me effexor.. and I'm a little... read more

My effexor xr was just upped from 150 to 225 mg?

I'm taking it for GAD, SAD and panic. I've been at this higher dose for about a week and feel more anxious and rapid heartbeat. Is this just a side effect from going up to a higher dose? Will it go away after a few weeks? I've read that sometimes this can happen when just starting. I... read more

Effexor - causing shakiness, nervousness, sweating so Dr increased dose, is this normal?

Hello all! I started Effexor XR one month ago at 75 mg. I went to my Doctor today because I've been having problems with shakiness, nervousness, sweating and sometimes just feel out of it. I thought maybe he would change the medication, instead he increased to 150mg. Is this normal? Has anyone... read more

Anyone taking Effexor xr that has developed a mettalic taste in mouth?

How long for Effexor XR to start working (read)? Do I need to increase dose or is it the wrong med?

Just some background: I was diagnosed with General Anxiety Disorder (mainly social anxiety, moderate ocd) my freshman year in college and was put on Lexapro 20mg for about a year. It worked somewhat well but made me very lethargic and I always wondered if a different medication would be better. So... read more

Anti-Depressants that doesn't cause weight gain or drowsiness?

Hello i was wondering if you guys had any recommendations i was on Celexa for 6 months and gained so much weight that my doctor switched it too Effexor XR in December 2016 it worked for a couple months but i started having too many side effects when my she upped my dose from 75mg to 150mg (blurred... read more

Does effexor cause your sex drive to slow down, or to lose completely?

i went from wanting sex all the time to not at all when taking zolof for hot flashes and menapause, so i was changed to effexor xr because it is not supposed to be as bad for your sex drive...

When is the best time of day to take Effexor XR?

Especially when taking Ambien at night before, does taking Effexor XR in the morning exacerbate the feeling of sleepiness and sluggishness at midday and afternoon? Would taking the Effexor at night work better, or should the two not be taken close together?

Is is best to take Effexor XR at night or in the morning?

I have been taking effexor xr for about 6 months and it seemed to work pretty well. However, lately I have been waking up in the morning very anxious and a bit depressed. I take 75 mg at night, does anyone think that it would be better to take it in the AM? H

What is Usual Dosage & Maximum Dose of Effexor XR?

bc/bs won't approve effexor XR 300 mg each day for major depression in a chronic schizophrenia patient because they say this exceeds the maximum dosage.

Having to go back on Effexor XR ?

i recently decided to come off of Effexor XR 150ml after taking it for 2 years. For the first month I did not Experience any anxiety however only now has it gone back somewhat to how it use to be prior to me taking this medication. I've decided to start taking it again. the doctors have... read more

Wellbutrin XL 150mg and weight loss?

My doctor recently switched me from Effexor XR 75mg/day to Wellbutrin XL 150mg/day due to significant weight gain in less than a month on effexor. He told me Wellbutrin will help with the unhealthy weight gain( I'm only 5'3 and over 150lbs since being on effexor) and that within a month... read more

Having shortness of breath on Effexor XR should I continue on?

I've been taking generic Effexor XR 75 mg for about 3 or 4 weeks now for anxiety/depression and I've been noticing that I'm having a sensation of feeling short of breath after taking my medicines in the afternoon. Obviously, it isn't fun to feel like there are issues with your... read more