Effexor Questions (Page 10)

Is it okay to drink alcohol while on Effexor?

I'm a college student who recently started taking Effexor and going out and drinking is a huge part in my social life. I know that it says don't drink while taking Effexor but I was wondering if there are actual detrimental effects. Can anyone who has taken Effexor while in college relate... read more

Tinnitus increase from venlafaxine/Effexor withdrawal?

Hi I am a 31 year old woman who has had tinnitus for almost 6 months, the onset resulted in deep depression and anxiety and I was put on 225 mg of venlafaxine/Effexor. Unfortunately it didn't help me enough and I had some very harsh side effects, so I have had to switch my AD and come off... read more

Side effects of missing a dose of Effexor?

Hello all! I have been on Effexor for about a year now, recently getting my dose upped to 225mg. It has been alright as I’m still in the adjustment period. Although, when I miss a dose I feel like I can almost immediately tell. I get this odd nausea sensation and a weird... read more

Switching from Effexor to lexapro - need advice ?

My doctor wants to switch me from 75 mg of Effexor to 10 mg of lexapro. I have more anxiety than depression and he thinks lexapro will be better. He told me just to take them at the same time and then after a few weeks stop taking Effexor. Seems not right... I'm thinking I'll do every... read more

Can antidepressants cause tremors? I am on bupropion, Effexor, propranolol?

I take bupropion and Effexor and together in the morning. Also I take propranolol in am. Could this combination cause internal tremors? I feel like this often, sometimes late in the day. Propranolol is supposed to stop tremors. Very confusing!

Will adding 30mg Buspar help 150mg Effexor XR treat my depression?

I currently take 150mg Effexor XR for depression, GAD, and panic disorder. Today my doctor added 10mg Buspar 3x a day, as well as 5mg Lexapro (he said it’ll help the anxiety). My depression has been really bad lately and I read on multiple websites that Buspar can help antidepressants fight... read more

Effexor XR - What is the highest dose you can take?

Anyone take Latuda in addition to Effexor or any antidepressant and you are not schizophrenic?

Or bipolar? I have treatment resistant MDD and anxiety and was prescribed the Latuda. I am feeling very irritable and more anxious ... on 10 mg. Any thoughts ?

Does insomnia from Effexor XR go away?

Been taking Effexor XR for a couple weeks and just tried to go up from 75 mg but found it was affecting my sleep even more. Is this a side effect that goes away the longer you take it? (Asking for personal experiences, though know it’s not a guarantee anyone will react the same way.) Thanks!

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?

Does anything on my medication list cause weight gain?

Effexor Lamictal Clonazepam Hydralazine trazodone Tramadol Zanaflex Tylenol aspirin Plaquenil Lyrica Azathioprine Topamax

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?

L-Theanine and SNRIs?

I take 225mg of Effexor daily, which I believe is classified as an SNRI. I am also tapering off of Valium - I'm at 10 mg of that a day. I have been researching L-Theanine as a way to help me with the Valium withdrawal. But since L-Theanine is an agonist of GABA and assists in balancing and... read more