Effexor XR Questions (Page 8)

I am currently on Effexor XR 112.5 mg?

I have been on Effexor for approximately 4 years, starting at 37.5 mg. When I consulted my mental health practitioner as to discontinuing Effexor after about 1 year , she replied " Why stop if it's helping you?" So I continued because I had good results . Now at 4 years in I want to... read more

Effexor XR and anxiety increase in first two weeks?

Wondering if anyone experienced increased anxiety in the first two to three weeks of taking Effexor?

Effexor - Has anyone who has ever had success with this med sweated so much?

Tried different meds for depression and anxiety and I guess I'm bipolar not sure my psyc doctorr just wants to mainly treat my symptoms without putting a name to it. She recently put me on Effexor XRr starting at 37.5 I'm also taking gabapentin and Seroquel only at night 100 mg and Xanax... read more

I can’t swallow my Effexor xr 150mg?

Can I open the capsule and sprinkle on applesauce? I cannot swallow the capsule, I’ve been trying for ten mins. It is 150mg xr

Effexor XR getting off after 2 weeks?

I've been on Effexor XR for almost two weeks. One week at 75 mg and 5 days at 150 mg. I switched from Lexapro, which I'd been on for 10 years. I felt ok the first week at 75 mg. but the 150 makes me nauseated. I'm wondering if I need to taper back down to 75 or since it's only... read more

How long before Effexor XR leaves my system?

I took one Effexor XR pill (37.5 mg) last Monday night and I woke up the next morning at 6:30am in a panic attack (which I haven’t had in years) and I stayed up all day. I felt like I could run a marathon yet at the same time I couldn’t even stand up straight without leaning over from... read more

Effexor XR experience over 40?

Any one experience PMDD and start this pill and notice doing better?

Venlafaxine - Has anyone been on Effexor XR 75mg while pregnant?

I am battling postnatal depression after having my second daughter, I am taking Effexor XR 75mg and have just had found out I'm pregnant. Has anyone been on antidepressants while pregnant that could give me peace of mind. I've read it can cause birth defects and withdrawal for the baby... read more

Venlafaxine - Effexor XR morning or night?

I have been taking Effexor XR for 2 weeks and am waking up jittery. Should I take this medicine in the morning?

Generalised anxiety ~ Multiple meds.

I’m from England, and had a few questions which I can discuss with my doctor soon but with them being very busy due to the aftermath of COVID I thought I’d delve online for some tips. I’ve tried many different medications over the years and finally found Effexor XR (or... read more

How long does Effexor XR take to work?

I’ve been on Effexor XR 150mg for a little over 4 weeks. I’ve lost a lot of weight and everyday I wake up anxious. Doc prescribed it for anxiety/depression/ocd/panic attacks. I also take Ativan a couple of times a day. After 4 weeks I still have anxiety most of the day and some crying... read more

Effexor XR - My doc is slowly weaning me off effexor from 187mg to 150mg and it's only been a week?

I don't know if I can do it - I get anxious, panicky, and cry for no reason. Can anyone please tell me what to expect, based on your experience? Any help will be appreciated. Thank you

Buspar 10 mg, Effexor XR 225 and Remeron 15 mg. Are these OK to take together?