Effexor Questions (Page 11)

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

Can headaches be a side effect of progesterone?

Now takiing: Biest/Progesterone (BiPr) 25mg, 1 tablet, 2x/day, for night sweats & hot flashes. Dr.was saying too little progesterone in my system and too much estrogen. I was previously taking Effexor, .375mg, for several months but stopped taking last week (also for Sweats)... and began BiPr. I am... read more

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

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 directly... read more

Does Sam-e lowers or changes your blood pressure?

It is about a week that I started to take Sam e 400 . I have had drastic change in my bp. Before Effexor had given me high bp. Now I am not taking Effexor anymore but during this week my bp has come very low and I feel without energy and listless. Has anyone had the same experience the Sam e... read more

How does cold weather affect medication?

I was recently prescribed both Xanax and Effexor and I actually left them in my car for a couple of days. I'm in California so it only gets down to about 30-40 degrees at night but I was wondering if it could affect their effectiveness in any way?

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 eat a snack... read more

I might have taken a double dose of effexor this morning. I usually take 150mg will I experience any

... bad effects??

Which is more likely to cause weight gain, Effexor or Wellbutrin?

I have taken both in the past. I've read so many reviews lately from people who say they have gained weight on effexor, and people who say they have gained weight on wellbutrin. I thought these were 2 of the antidepressants that are supposed to be "weight neutral"??? This gets so frustrating and... read more

Can I take a probiotic with antidepressant? (Effexor)?

Is it okay for me to take a probiotic supplement while taking the antidepressant SNRI Effexor?

How long does it take Effexor to work after missing a dose?

Hey, so I didn't take my venefaxine (Effexor) pill yesterday and I'm a wreck. I'm actually out and have to wait a couple hours until the pharmacy opens to get it. I'm definitely anxious, want to curl in a ball, falling apart etc. We're understaffed today and I work with kids so it's nearly... read more

How to switch from taking Effexor in the morning to the evening?

I've only been on 150mg for 2.5 weeks and it makes me terribly tired during the day and especially tired in the evening, and having trouble sleeping at night even with AmbienCR. I have not noticed any improvement yet, but it appears that it can take 4-8 weeks to really start working. To switch and... read more

Can Ativan help with Effexor withdrawal?

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 burping... read more