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Has anybody had success with Effexor XR and Mirtazapine?
I have just started on Effexor XR (75mg) today along with 30mg mirtazapine. I’m currently an inpatient on a psychiatric ward! I am praying this works for MDD Any success stories PLEASE?
Effexor XR blocked ejaculation?
Been taking Effexor XR for one month. I can't ejaculate during sex. Is this a permanent side effect or will it go away over time?
Effexor XR (venlafaxine) 225mg?
My doctor has just increased my Effexor XR (venlafaxine) to 225mg, I find that every time there is a increase I suffer more anxiety and agitation,Is this normally what happens when this drug is increased. Any feedback would be really helpful. Thanks
Hi friends. I have a script for effexor xr. its out of date, can I still take it?
it was prescribed for my post-partum depression and i havent had the chance to get my new one filled. it says discard after july 2009. i was wondering if maybe it has weakened overtime, become more potent, or toxic. should i take it until i get my new script filled or just trash it?
How to switch from Cymbalta 60mg to 150mg Effexor XR?
Im on Cymbalta 60mg and im going to be switching back to Effexor 150mg but im wondering how do i do it? I have no cymbalta left so tomorrow do i just take the effexor in its place? Thanks.
Effexor XR -no orgasm?
..OK , this is a bit embarassing, I recently up my dose to 112.5mg from 75 mg (going on 3 weeks) and can't get an orgasm anymore. I used to get them everytime I would have sex with my bfriend, This is pissing me off and him as well. Will this go away soon?
I quit Effexor xr cold turkey, accidently, after 4 day to neat sweats, anger, headaches, shakes,?
... crying. I figured out what I did. How long until I feel back to normal, not taking it again. I have been on it for 15+ years
Effexor XR - Even 37.5 seems too much?
I am on my 5th day of 37.5mg and was supposed to double my dose on day 3. Within and hour and a half of taking it, I'm pretty "high" but not enjoyably. It thins out by late afternoon, but in 12 hours I guess the time release kicks in and I'm really speedy. The doctor's... read more
Been on lexapro 20mg for 4 years, feel it's not working for me anymore. Sadness, hopelessness!?
So in 2009 I had my first baby. I've had GAD since I was 19, was on Effexor XR for a short time before getting pregnant, was off it during my pregnancy and despite being more worried than average, I had a great pregnancy and delivery. However I had horrible, constant panic attack anxiety... read more
I just started Lisinopril 10mg today is red face and fast heart rate normal? I'm Also on Effexor XR?
... 150mg which I started Monday for severe anxiety. I'm a worry wart and want to make sure this is Nothing to worry about
How much food should I eat when I take my Effexor? I take 150mg of Effexor XR each morning. It?
... makes me antsy, so I definitely can't take it at night. The directions say to take it with food. However, at the time of day I take it, I can't have food containing calcium or iron because of the thyroid medication I also take. So very often I do not eat when I take my Effexor or I... read more
Has anyone taking Effexor XR experienced itching or rash as a side effect? I have been on it for....
... 11 years and shortly after starting it experienced itching followed by sores which start small and get bigger because of my scratching. I saw a dermatologist who diagnosed me with prurigo nodularis. I am convinced it is caused by one of my medicines. I have so many scars (white spots) from this... read more
Effexor XR and heartburn?
Just started 37.5mg Effexor. I'm on my 4th day and can tell it is already giving me a boost of motivation. Just wondering, the ONLY side effect I have is constant heartburn. Wondering how long this will last? I have noticed it helping my OCD and ADHD and more energy, but the heartburn and... read more
At 112.5 mg on Effexor XR generic should I increase dose?
I am on 112.5 mg of generic Effexor for 3 weeks now and so far things have been going up and down at this dose. Basically, one day will be very high anxiety and the next will be depression and on another day it will be a mix of the two or one or the other acting up and fading through out the day.... read more
Venlafaxine - What dosage is everyone on?
Venlafaxine - what dosage does everyone take on Effexor XR? My depression is back somewhat and I'm already on 300 mg. I was fine for a while! Answers would really reassure me right now. Thanks in advance!
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