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I accidentally took my morning meds tonight. Do I take my night meds now?Do I skip am meds in morn?
Am meds: PLAVIX, Coreg cr, ,Clopidogrel, Venlafaxine. Pm meds: Simvastatin, Aspirin, Had a HA blockage in LAD in 2009. Ended up with 6 stents in LAD after a Vaso-vagal event
Is Propranolol affecting my Venlafaxine?
I have a question about depression medications. I have had major depression (and OCD) for over 15 years, and most Serotonin Reuptake Inhibitors weren't helping me. Then my doctor prescribed me Venlafaxine, and it's been the most helpful drug I have ever taken. Venlafaxine is a Serotonin and... read more
Venlafaxine - can this make you constantly fatigued and sleepy?
I have been taking venlafaxine XR, 150mg for several months now. I have almost constant fatigue and / or sleepiness throughout the day. This problem is interferring with my quality of life. I have tallked to my family dr.& psychiatrist several times about this problem. They seem to dismiss it! All... read more
Effexor - I'm extremely tired after taking Venlafaxine 150mg in the morning I would like to try?
... taking it in the evening but wondering if I'll have withdrawal effects changing the time of day??
I missed my Effexor XR (Venlafaxine) last night what should I do?
OK so I missed my Effexor last night and basically I feel like I'm dying. my stomach feels like it's imploding, I feel like I'm passing out, I'm lightheaded and I can hardly do anything without almost vomiting. I don't know what to do about this. what do you suggest I've talked to my doctor and he... read more
How do I get off venlafaxine 37.5 XL?
I have been on antidepressants for 7 years now, and Effexor for 5 years, was up to 150 mg, and have reduced to 37,5 mg with no side effects, I have done this really slowly, and have been on 37.5 mg XL tablets for 8 months, and can't stop completely. today i thought i would take one every second... read more
Having been on phenelzine for over 45 years my GP has said that I have to change drug?
It is not cost effective. Psychiatrist said this morning to change to venlafaxine (telephone consultation). He wants me off of phenelzine in 2 months rather than what I would prefer. That is over about 6 months. Not happy as he is only a locum and took now interest in my views. Probally wants to... read more
Can you drink alcohol while taking Venlafaxine?
My wife was put on Venlafaxine and increased her already high intake of alcohol and wine. It has made her seem irrational making decsions and wont agree drinking must have a negative on the drug. What are commen affects of alcohol and the drug? Thank you
Cymbalta vs Effexor for energy??
Cymbalta makes me so exhausted. Would Effexor do the same? Has anyone switched from Cymbalta to Effexor with any success?
Effexor {Venlafaxine} - Depression & Obsessive Thoughts (OCD)?
I have been on this Medication for two weeks and a couple days. I have had the sweating side effects and vivid dreams. I take 150 MG of it. Can anyone tell me how long it took for it to work on the depression AND obsessive thoughts? (OCD) Thanks!
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 by... read more
Venlafaxine - How long till I get past the withdrawal symptoms? It's been horrible.
I have tapered down until I got to 25 mg for two weeks. This is day 5. My mind is everywhere, brain zaps, yawning, anxiety through the roof, depression bad, odd dreams, nauseous, and just not feeling myself. I feel like I should be in the hospital with my crazy thoughts. I hate this.
Does Venlafaxine cause breast tenderness?
I have been on Venlafaxine for a little over a week now and fir the last 3 days my breasts have been sore. Is this normal?
Effexor - please only men answer I've seen this question before but the only who ID sex were women.?
I can not orgasm Ive been on venlafaxine for a year an Im now at 300mgs XT. At lower doses I had the same problem but seemed to get better, still took way to long very embarrassing. Ive been at this dose over a month and it is not getting better. This is the worse ever. I need to be able to... read more
How do I stop taking Venlafaxine XR 75mg?
I have 10 pills left and am living in Mexico. I would like to stop taking this medication if possible. I have been taking it constantly since 2007. Will I need to get more pills here in Mexico to wean myself off of it, and should the dosage amount be reduced? How many days would it take to get off... read more
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