Effexor Questions (Page 17)

Can Effexor increase blood pressure?

Are there any side effects when tapering off?

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

Had a breakdown 5months ago and suffer severe depression and anxiety?

My psychiatrist has me on Seroquel XR 100mg 3 times a day, Seroquel IR 100mg at night , Valium 5mg 3 times a day, Mirtazapine 90mg at night ,and Effexor 37.5 mg in morning and my depression is getting worse not better since he added the Effexor 5 weeks ago

Do people take Effexor 150mg in morning or night ?

Does Pristiq cause high BP, just like Effexor?

Hi there. I have a GAD and was on Lexapro 10 mg for many years. After my fiance and I started talking kids, I went down to 5 mg and was successfully on it for over 6 months. Then I started slooooowly descrease the dose, and finally my body said Heck No! All my physical symptoms came back full... read more

I’m going to be tapering off Effexor ER capsules 37.5mg the generic brand. I’ve been on it for...

... about 2 years. My doctor is going to have me take the tablets (non extended release) 25mg for a month, then to 12.5. I’ve never taken the immediate release before. Will it affect me differently?

I’m starting week 2 of Effexor. My dr just lowered the dose to 25 mg due to insomnia and fatigue.?

Did you ever experience heart rate fluttering/fluctuation and dizziness? and have a headache? I’m not sure if this is a sign to stop the medication or if this will pass after the second week. Feedback is welcome!!!

When will daytime drowsiness from Effexor pass?

I’m on week#2 of Effexor (25mg) and still experiencing daytime drowsiness/sleepiness and insomnia. Will these side effects pass?

Am I going to get better?

Day 11 of no more Effexor. I weaned down to 25mg for two weeks. I'm having typical physical issues but the mental is almost unbearable. Crying, inner mean girl, shame, guilt, feeling of a burden.. I have been given Buspar to help but it didn't. So they prescribed Prozac but that terrifies... read more

Quitting Effexor at 75 after roughly a week?

Here is my timeline of Effexor usage - - 7 days on 37.5 mg - 2 days on 75 mg I am REALLY tempted to go cold turkey at this point (even though my psychiatrist did advise me to taper down to 37.5mg for 4 days first) since this medication is turning me into a zombie with no emotions at all. Can I get... read more

What is a serotonin surgery?

Can Effexor and tramadol increase serotonin level

Has anyone switched from buspirone to Effexor with good results for pain and anxiety?

I’ve been on buspirone since July of last year. It just isn’t helping my anxiety. I need to take a small dose of clonazepam daily to feel slightly human. The doctor suggested we switch to Effexor. My sister takes it with good results, so I’m hoping it will also work for me. But... read more

What are the long term side effects or Effexor. Like after taking it for 6 months?

Venlafaxine/effexor 75mg to 150mg?

I am wondering if anyone has experience with increasing from 75mg to 150mg with Effexor? I have been on 75 about 8-9months but increasing as it was not feeling as effective anymore. No real side effects with the 75mg. I lost about ten lbs but I was post-partum and needing to lose anyway. I gained... read more

Can I start back on Effexor 150 mg XR w/o slowly increasing if I have only been off about 8 weeks?

I tapered off Effexor 150 mg, but after being off for a couple of weeks I became completely emotional, either crying or fist-clenching stressed. Oh, and also having insomnia where I couldn't sleep at all. I had stopped taking Effexor because it was increasing my eye pressure. My doctor put me... read more