Effexor Questions (Page 8)

What are "brain zaps" that everyone mentions as a withdrawal effect from venlafaxine/Effexor?

I have taken venlafaxine 37.5 mg for 3 months to help my anxiety. It worked well until about a month ago. I started getting nauseous, dizzy and headache an hour after taking. My nurse practitioner told me I should go off it. I asked about tapering off and she said to take one every other day for a... read more

Tired on Effexor Venlafaxine??

I was on 75mg for a couple weeks. That was fine. But bumped it to 150, and not sure if that's making me tired, or just an off day. Does this medication have a reputation for inducing tiredness?? I was on lexapro previously, which definitely made me tired, but taken at night, that wore off... read more

How to wean off Effexor XR ?

I'm currently taking 300mg of Effexor XR. He wants me to go on Cymbalta 30mg × 10 days then increase to the 60mg. My question is how do you wean off the Effexor when it's a capsule.

Increased dose of effexor from 150mgs to 225mgs, increased anxiety after two weeks?

My dr recently increased my dose of Effexor XR from 150mgs to 225mgs. I have been on the 225 for about two weeks, right at the two week mark my anxiety seems to have gotten worse. Does anyone know if this is normal? I'm wondering how long I should give it before I decide to go back to 150. I... read more

Extreme fatigue on Effexor XR?

I started Effexor XR 75mg 2 weeks ago to wean off Pristiq 50mg. Ever since I started taking it, I've been extremely tired with no energy or motivation, and my appetite has markedly increased. Is this typical for this medication? I know it's only been 2 weeks, but it seems to be getting... read more

Want off Effexor XR. Not working?

I have been weaning off Pristiq 50mg with Effexor XR 75mg for the past 3 weeks. I feel extremely tired, constantly hungry and no motivation or energy whatsoever. It hasn't helped with mood at all. I want off of it. I didn't really like Pristiq all that much either, but my dr kept telling... read more

Is it safe to go from taking 112.5mg Effexor to 37.5mg?

If been taking this medicine for 4 months for headaches and anxiety. Want t come off it now so is it safe to go from taking 112.5 to 75 thanks in advance

I have been taking Effexor XR 37.5mg every other day for over 15 years. There was no therapeutic?

... effect anymore, I was just on it to avoid the horrible withdrawals. I finally decided I wanted off of the Effexor so I went to the psychiatrist to discuss weaning off, but due to my current life situation, my doc decided to up my dose to 75 mg every day. I am now tired, nauseous and just... read more

Effexor XR - How long to feel calm inside and sleep better?

I started this medicine 2 weeks ago. Recovering from depression and anxiety episode. I get these every 4 to 10 years when difficult situations arise. Was on Zoloft for 12 years then on Luvox for 4 years. I have 2 family members that are doing well on 150 and 225 mg so my doc decided to give it a... read more

Can I take Effexor at night?

I've been taking Effexor XR in the AM for only 2 weeks but im.find that when I settle down at bed time and through the night I'm jittery and anxious yet I don't feel that way during the day when I take it. During the day I feel good. Should I try switching the time I take it?

What anti depressant has least sexual side effects for women? Lexapro, Effexor, or Cymbalta?

Increasing Effexor XR from 37.5mg to 75mg and got sort of a funny question?

I started on 37.5mg the 6th of January which the first 4 to 5 days gave me heartburn around the clock. So thankfully that went away. OK, began on 75Mg doctor's orders 2 day's ago and noticed felt kinda fatigued those 2 day's and after waking up started having awful cramps and had to... read more

Effexor XR - Women, did Effexor effect you sex drive and ability to orgasm?

Does Effexor XR cause vivid dreams?

Effexor - what about alcohol and weight gain?

Hello, I have been on Effexor for approximately 10 months to reduce stress and depression, and it has been successful thus far. However, I have two side effects that I hope someone can give me more information on. 1. Alcohol - after having a few drinks, I get the worst hangovers. I am extremely... read more