Effexor Questions (Page 5)

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 want to stick... 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 paxil.... read more

How long does it take too feel the effects of Prozac? Been on 20 mg for just over two weeks now and?

... not much improvement. Not sleeping well either. I do take it in the morning. It's the latest anti.d in a few trails this year. Effexor and Cymbalta both taken previously but stopped working. NOw I have anxiety too. Help

Switching from Effexor to Prozac?

My doctor decided to wean off Effexor and increase Prozac at the same time for anxiety and decrease withdrawal symptoms. Any success stories out there?

I am trying to switch from 20 mg of Lexapro to Effexor. How Should I cross taper?

I have been on Lexapro for over 15 years and I feel it is no longer helping me at all with my Anxiety and Depression. How should I cross taper this. I already started on Effexor at 37.5 mg and I am going to double that starting tomorrow. I am doing this while still on 20 mg of Lexapro.Should I... read more

Did anyone have an increase in energy soon after starting Effexor? Will this energy stay or fade aw?

Hi I've been taking Effexor rx for two weeks now. 75Mg the first week and then 150mg the second. Almost immediately I noticed a increase in energy. The last year or so I have felt completely exhausted on a daily basis, no matter how much sleep I got. I've tried a lot of antidepressants but always... read more

When do side effects of Effexor go away?

I've was on Effexor 37.5 for a week and just started 75mg for the last 3 days. I've had terrible anxiety, digestion issues, and can't sleep. Please tell me these will go away soon. I'm Also afraid to go out but still do. Please provide with any helpful input. Thanks

How many years can you stay on Effexor. I have been on it for nine years and I'm worried to get off?

I have heard of all the bad side effects you feel when you try to get off even if you do it gradually under a doctors care. I am on three hundred milligrams per day and I feel like a zombie. I have no energy and I have ringing in my ears

Anti-Depressants that doesn't cause weight gain or drowsiness?

Hello i was wondering if you guys had any recommendations i was on Celexa for 6 months and gained so much weight that my doctor switched it too Effexor XR in December 2016 it worked for a couple months but i started having too many side effects when my she upped my dose from 75mg to 150mg (blurred... read more

When is the best time of day to take Effexor XR?

Especially when taking Ambien at night before, does taking Effexor XR in the morning exacerbate the feeling of sleepiness and sluggishness at midday and afternoon? Would taking the Effexor at night work better, or should the two not be taken close together?

How long until Effexor fully works?

I've been on generic Effexor, 35.7mg (for 4 weeks now and I still don't feel relaxed. Here is some of my background: I was originally placed on Lexapro in Nov. 2006 after a bad bought of anxiety attacks which led to IBS symptoms and GERD. In Aug 2010 I decided to ween off the Lexapro after gaining... read more

What is Usual Dosage & Maximum Dose of Effexor XR?

bc/bs won't approve effexor XR 300 mg each day for major depression in a chronic schizophrenia patient because they say this exceeds the maximum dosage.

Effexor - causing shakiness, nervousness, sweating so Dr increased dose, is this normal?

Hello all! I started Effexor XR one month ago at 75 mg. I went to my Doctor today because I've been having problems with shakiness, nervousness, sweating and sometimes just feel out of it. I thought maybe he would change the medication, instead he increased to 150mg. Is this normal? Has anyone had... read more

I recently ran out of my prescription of Effexor 150 mg. I have been taking this med for 8 years.?

... My doctor retired, so now I have no way to get a prescription. I never knew about side effects until I started having them 4 days ago. Try attending school and not being to function is not much fun. Does anyone know any solution. No I don/t want therapy, been there, done that

Anyone taking Effexor xr that has developed a mettalic taste in mouth?