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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
Effexor 150 mg extended-release how to stop the tremors?
I have been on Effexor since the beginning of January, so going on 5 and 1/2 months almost, and we have worked me up 150mg. I've been on it for about 2 weeks now at this dose. The first day I took it I was so lethargic I didn't do anything that day except lay around. At this point I had... 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
What will happen if I miss two doses of mirtazapine?
I ran out of mirtazapine (30mg per day) which I take for severe anxiety along with Effexor and forgot to pick it up last night so I had to miss that dose, and so I picked it up today but I just went to take it and I think I forgot it at the till when I bought groceries and had it with me, and now... read more
Is it common to lose weight with Effexor ?
I’m on my 5th month with Effexor , doing really good after going through a very hard time at the beginning, adjusting to the medication was no fun but I was able to manage it . Anyway, I have lost about 15 -20 pounds since I stopped lexapro and started Effexor . Has anybody else experienced... 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!
Effexor (37. 5 mg venlafaxicine hcl tablet) with trazodone added for sleep.Is it safe?
Is it safe to take effexor with trazodone (at night for sleep). I heard it is prescribed as a natural sleep aide. I'm just worried if it is safe to take these two drugs and if trazodone works for sleep? Does anyone have side effects?
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
Viibryd 10mg side effects?
I have been on Viibryd 10 mg since August 16, 2022. I had to taper off Effexor 150mg before starting this medication. I feel as if I am walking around with a fish bowl of water on my head, dizzy feeling, blurry eyes, and more panic attacks then I can count. It's if I have no medication in my... read more
Can Pristiq cause joint pain?
Will this joint pain subside? Started about 11 days ago on 25 mg. On 50 mg for about 8 days now. Was on Effexor for many years till it stopped working, then Cymbalta which was no good for me.
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
Struggling to focus or concentrate on venlafaxine?
I've been on Effexor XL 75 mg slow release for about six months for depression. Sertraline, citalopram, and mirtazapine never worked, but I'm better than I've ever been in my life now on venlafaxine and haven't had to up the dose. It's probably the most 'stable'... read more
Best medicine for anxiety and depression disorders?
What medicine is the best for depression and anxiety I have Paxil,Effexor and lexapro
Side effects of Effexor may include: Abnormal ejaculation/orgasm?
I have been on Effexor for about 12 years now. The statement "Side effects of Effexor may include: Abnormal ejaculation/orgasm" cought my attention. Can someone go into more depth about this?
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