Effexor Questions (Page 4)

Has anyone else been on venlafaxine/Effexor for 23 years? I have been concerned about long term use?

It worked well for my depression in the past. I took 75mg of Effexor XR with no need of increase for years. Was increased to 150 mg a number of years ago. Then the generic venlafaxine. Increased to 200 mg a a few years ago. As of Jan this year couldn't take the XR form due to insurance. Other... read more

Effexor XR (75mg) to Lexapro (10mg)?

Has anyone ever switched from Effexor XR to Lexapro? If so, how did it work? Was there any withdrawals during the weening, switching process? I work in a call center with a high stress level, which causes anxiety and panic attacks. I have been on Effexor XR (75mg) for 6 years, and Klonopin (1mg)... read more

Effexor and other recreational drugs? I have a close family member who has been smoking cannabis on?

... occasion for the last 10yrs and is now suffering with depression (depression has occured due to other health concerns not the cannabis use) The doctor has prescribed Effexor 75mg once a day for her. Will her recreational use of cannabis affect the benifets of the effexor or should she stop...... read more

How to find reliable relief from severe constipation from Effexor rx 75 mg?

I take effexor 75 mg for help for chronic migraine. This medication does help well with that, but causes horrible constipation.

Hello, I am wondering why you gain weight on effexor. Is there a medical reason???

What is an equal dosage of Pristiq 50mg 1 daily and Effexor?

I have stopped taking Pristiq 50mg. per day and have been put on Effexor at 225 mg per day - what dosage of Effexor is required to equal 50mg. of Pristiq?

Effexor - venlafaxine and trazodone?

... Does anyone take these two meds together? The Effexor helps with generalized, social disorder, and panic attacks..even as it keys me up..helps me from becoming unglued I take 50mg of trazodone at night..helps me sleep... helps with anxiety

Effexor XR - nervous and jittery?

I have only taken one dose and I was awake all night and now feel nervous and shaky - has anyone else ever felt this way on Effexor and did is subside in time?

Can you have a drink or two while taking Effexor XR?

I am currently taking Xanax and Risperdal for severe social and general anxiety that keeps me confined to my house most of the time. I am just getting off of BuSpar and starting Effexor XR, 150mg daily tomorrow. A few times a week I like to watch sporting events a have a few drinks, and... read more

Does anyone expierence palpitations or flutters in chest as a withdrawal symptom of effexor?

Effexor withdrawal symptoms?

Effexor - What can you do about the weight gain?

I have been taking Effexor now for two months. I have just increased to 150 mg a day. This drug is amazing! I started on it for perimenopausal symptoms like insomnia and Mood swings. I feel great now! I hardly ever cry now, and sleep pretty well. (Took about a month for that to get better). My main... read more

How long did it take you to adjust to Effexor?

Today is day 7 of taking Effexor XR 37.5mg... After I take it, I feel like everything is heightened as far as feeling anxious and emotional. I cry at the drop of a hat. Tomorrow I start 75mg and I'm scared of what it will do. Everyone who has tried Effexor has told me I have to give it time. I... read more

Effexor XR - What should I expect from taking effexor?

I'm 23, and I've been on antidepressants like 5 years ago, and I can't remember what it was called but all it did was make me feel numb, and not myself, so of course I stopped, and my depression has just worsened, so my therapist just prescribed me effexor.. and I'm a little... read more

My effexor xr was just upped from 150 to 225 mg?

I'm taking it for GAD, SAD and panic. I've been at this higher dose for about a week and feel more anxious and rapid heartbeat. Is this just a side effect from going up to a higher dose? Will it go away after a few weeks? I've read that sometimes this can happen when just starting. I... read more

Effexor and horrible dry mouth. Will this go away?

I just started taking Effexor yesterday and woke up today with a horrible dry mouth. Will this go away? Also, has anyone experience diarrhea? I woke up with that too and it also said it's a side effect. I was on paxil for 9 years so I know all about side affects because there were a lot on... read more