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Has anyone discovered they don't REM sleep while on 225mg of Effexor XR?
I had began to fall asleep while talking to people and wanting to fall asleep behind the wheel. At my therapist appointment I nodded off 3 times in 45 minutes. I already was established with a sleep specialist for severe Restless Leg Syndrome so I was sent back to him and he orded a sleep study.... read more
Is it possible to experience withdrawal symptoms in between doses of Effexor XR?
I take 75mg of Effexor XR every day in the morning. Towards the afternoon/evening I tend to experience hot flashes, dizziness, nausea, headaches, irritability, and flu-like sensations (I feel as if I’m sick). I looked up the symptoms online and discovered these are symptoms that one... read more
How do I switch from Effexor XR 300 mg to Cymbalta with minimum side effects. My Dr. gave me?
... samples of Cymbalta after I complained that Effexor didn't seem to be working anymore
Effexor XR vs tramadol?
does the serotonin and norepinephrine in tramadol take much shorter time to work then with effexor (both are very structurally the same) ? I would think so
How long does it take for Effexor XR to work?
Hi. I was diagnosed with GAD and severe clinical depression after a situation last year resulted in me... breaking. PTSD-style. For awhile, I didn't realize it for what it was. I went to my dr. who started me on Ativan and a low dose (5mg) of Lexapro. Which quickly had to be bumped to 10. Then... read more
Do Zoloft and Wellbutrin work well together?
I have MDD, GAD and C-PTSD. I am in the middle of a depressive episode, and also in the midst of changing meds. I was taking Effexor XR 75mg and Wellbutrin XL 300mg for a while, but discontinued the Effexor because of side effects ( I weaned off as per my psychiatrist's recommendations). After... read more
Is it absolutely necessary that I eat when I take Effexor XR?
I take 150mg Effexor XR each morning without food, and I never experienced an upset stomach, which I assumed was the reason it says to take with food. My anxious personality says the medicine isn’t working its full potential because I am taking it on an empty stomach. I would ask my doctor... read more
Is it OK to take Lexapro and Effexor together?
I was weaning off Lexapro by taking 10 mg with 75 mg Effexor XR as my new drug. I was feeling pretty good. My doctor asked if I just wanted to stay like that and I said I'd rather go ahead with the 150 mg Effexor and no Lexapro. Well I've been off Lexapro and on 150 mg Effexor 3 weeks, 75... read more
I’m switching from Effexor XR to Zoloft. Any advice?
I have been on Effexor XR since August, so only 5 months, I’m currently at 112.5mg. My doctor wants me to drop down to 75mg starting today and start the Zoloft 50mg then in a week drop down to 37.5mg and then a week later stop the Effexor. From everything I’ve read this seems fast and... read more
What should I do about my Effexor XR?
Okay so I have been on Effexor XR for about 4 years, I am on the max dose 300mg and it saved my life from panicking and constant anxiety for awhile and now it's not longer helping me. I'm lost and don't know what to do? It's scary and I'm so anxious
Effexor XR Dosage Increase?
Currently taking 75mg a day for anxiety and it’s helping. My doctor is increasing my dosage to 150mg in 2 weeks. Has this dose helped anyone else more and how has it made you feel?
Effexor XR and high blood pressure?
I took Effexor XR for many years..well over ten years. Never took more than 75 mg. Last May I had a bleeding stroke due to high blood pressure. At the time I was taking a blood thinner and drugs like Advil and Aleve which may have contributed to the bleed. Because Effexor XR can and does raise... read more
I have a question about Rexulti with Effexor XR?
I have been on 300mg of Effexor XR for at least 15 years. All of a sudden, these past two weeks have me in a terrible slump of depression and anxiety. I can't eat, sleep, go anywhere and have bad thoughts. I would like to know if anyone out there has tried Rexulti with Effexor XR. As for side... read more
Effexor XR - Missed dosage for two days?
I recently went two days without due tl pharmacy issues. I just took my 225mg, how long should it take for the brain zaps and upset stomach to go away?
Does Effexor XR cause weight gain and is it hard to get off the meds?
I have never taken a drug like this before am worried it will add weight to me, and if I start it and don't like it, is it hard to get off it?
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