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What is the effect on the brain of long-term use of Effexor?
Does long-term use of Effexor lead to memory loss, brain damage and/or dementia? I know it inhibits platelet aggregation and leads to bleeding and severe bruising resulting from a very slight impact. As I am aged 66 years, I am concerned that continued use of Effexor may hasten dementia and memory... read more
Effexor XR Discontinuation Syndrome-any way to minimize withdrawal effects?
I am being titrated off of Effexor XR . I was on 225 mg and my Dr. lowered it to 75 mg in under a month. I started to experience SEVERE nausea, vertigo , severe headache, symptoms of "spinning in head"wooziness,stomach pain,extreme fatigue. I can not function at all. I also have developed... read more
Mood swings,anger, & freak out over small things, any ideas about what could help me?
I'm thinking about asking for effexor but I'm not sure. I'm trying to find something to help with my mood swings. I feel angry most of the time, I freak-out over the smallest things. Thanks
Is Generic Effexor as good as Brand name Effexor ?
I have been taking 75 mg daily Effexor XR I am feeling great. Doctor renewed prescript and wrote it for Generic (93 7385 ) Do Brand name and Generic Effexor work on the same ??
Why does the antidepressant Effexor cause weight gain?
When antidepressants cause weight gain, is that due to them altering appetite or altering metabolism/the way the body processes food and stores energy? I am particularly concerned with effexor, which i'm switching to after being on zoloft for many years.
Quitting Effexor XR 75mg cold turkey! How long for withdrawal to cease?
I know this has been asked a lot as i have read forum after forum. I don't seem to find a clear answer. Is there anyone who has successfully quit Effexor cold turkey? I am very brand new to antidepressants. A brief stint with Paxil 17 yrs ago with no noticeable change. I began Celexa in march... read more
Can I quit Effexor and start Cymbalta tomorrow, not sure what to do?
I have fibro,chronic fatigue,R.A and other fun stuff too!I have been taken effexor 150 for pain and depression.I just got the cymbalta and i need to know if I can quit the effexor and start cymbalta 2mrrow. I take a lot of meds-doc says its that or misery,rest of my life.The effexor was great at... read more
Effexor XR - Does the yawning go away? Why am I so tired and have depressive episodes?
Sorry if this has already been answered..I'm not used to q&a forums really. (Providing a lengthy info) I am a 22 year old female. I was first prescribed venlafaxine a couple months ago for general anxiety and depression. My doctor started me on 37.5 for the first week, told me to double... read more
How does Effexor affect your sex life?
I really enjoy my sex life and am starting Effexor in a couple weeks. I read some sexual side effects from this drug and am concerned to exactly what people experience. I know everyone is different. By sharing experiences I will have a pretty good idea what to expect and maybe what to do to deal... read more
What happens when you miss a dose?
Are the side affects terrible? Ive read about feeling achy like you have the flu, having blurred vision and nausea. I just came off of Effexor which I had really bad side affects with and I'm worried about starting a similar drug...
Well today is the first day of Effexor XR for me and I feel strange. Will this go away?
For those who have followed my story. I suffer severe constant anxiety. I even have a bag packed to go to emergency it is so bad/ I have been on 10 mg of prozac which didn't seem to do me any good at all. I saw the Dr yesterday and he switched me to Effexor. 37.5 mg caps for a week and then... read more
I am so itchy!!! Which med is causing this? Feel like a chimpanzee...HELP?
Okay friends, you guys are so smart on here and I mean that sincerely!! My whole body has been itching like crazy lately and it is making me freak out. Now here is what I am on, starting from what I have been on the longest: Klonipin, 14 years, Ambien, 10+ years, Topamax, 1year, Effexor, a month,... read more
I just started weaning off of Effexor XR 150 mg. I am now on day 2 of no Effexor at all. I am?
... starting to feel very dizzy, tingling sensations, brain fog, and nauseous. Is there anything I can do (without taking another prescription) to lessen the side effects? I started Effexor 6 years ago for depression and anxiety while going through a divorce. Life is much more stable now and I... read more
Effexor XR Dosage increase?
G'day..I've been on Effexor XR 150mg a day for some 10 years,I have severe agoraphobia and panic disorder.Originally the dose worked well for me but slowly over the years the benefits have diminished and I'm slipping backwards. Would raising the dosage help and what is the maximum?... read more
Has anyone taken effexor and wellbutrin together?
I have been on effexor 225 mg. for about 4 years for anxiety and depression. . Dr. added wellbutrin 300 mg. five weeks ago and hopes to wean me off effexor because of weight gain.(lots!!) Has anyone else done this? How did it go and did you lose the weight. Also, I feel jittery this week. Does that... read more
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