Effexor Questions (Page 14)

I accidentally took 450mg of Effexor. My daily dose is 225mg. I’m nervous. What should I do?

What is going to happen during the day to me

Missed Effexor dose- brain skipping and body twitching?

so I forgot to get my refill last time i was in my hometown (where my doctor is) and haven't had my dose of Effexor for the past 2 days, (I should get it within the next couple days) but for the past few hours I have been having really weird things happening, I get really dizzy randomly, and... read more

Effexor - How long before it gets out of your system?

I’m ion 37.5 I was on 300. XR. If I miss a dose it affects my head nothing is quite right I feel dizzy like makes me sick to my stomach I usually vomit and sleep I want off of this crap I don’t like how it makes my head feel when I don’t take it today will be day 2 of none in my... 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

Does Effexor give you motivation to get to work, gym and other daily activities?

I have completely interest in everything and been staying home most of the time. I have been on Effexor for over a week. I want my life back.

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

Signs Effexor is working?

I’ve always taken SSRIS, for about 13 years. Celexa and Lexapro worked good. No others have seemed to works so my therapist switched me to Effexor. I’m still on 10mg of Lexapro, took 75mg of Effexor for a week, bumped up to 112.5 mg for 2 weeks, now on 150 mg for a week. I’m able... read more

Does the generic of Effexor have sulfa in it?

Bloating on Effexor - is this common?

Has anyone experienced bloating on this? My doctor started me on the generic form of Effexor two weeks ago. By the end of the first week I became very bloated and still am?

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?

Upping my dose of 75mg effexor to 150mg. Anyone experienced this?

Venlafaxine - Has anyone been on Effexor for a straight 15 years or more?

Back on Effexor for second time -advice please?

Please can I get some advice? I was on Venlafaxine for a good couple of years, 150mg a day. All was great. Then a GP (not my usual one) suddenly rejected my on-line request for more meds in April. She rang me to say I should be reducing my dose, with a view to quitting it. I was taken aback, was... read more