Venlafaxine Questions (Page 3)

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

Did anyone else have extreme sickness when starting venlafaxine?

I've been on many anti depressants over the last 10 years but none have made me feel like this. After my first tablet of venlafaxine this morning I felt normal for the first hour then felt dizzy and sick, I eventually was sick and it really wasn't pleasant! Still feeling a bit sick now... read more

How can I get olanzapine and venlafaxine out of my system?

I've taken both for 1 year and four months before I stopped 2 months ago but I still feel very awful side effects. I just want to go back to my old life.

Tinnitus increase from venlafaxine/Effexor withdrawal?

Hi I am a 31 year old woman who has had tinnitus for almost 6 months, the onset resulted in deep depression and anxiety and I was put on 225 mg of venlafaxine/Effexor. Unfortunately it didn't help me enough and I had some very harsh side effects, so I have had to switch my AD and come off... read more

Can taking one 75mg of venlafaxine lead to insomnia?

I accidently took two doses of 300 mg of venlafaxine, 5 hours apart?

The second dose was tomorrow's dosage, and I took them on autopilot when I intended to take some Aleve. Is 600 mg enough to worry about? There was one time 4 or so years ago that I took 600 mg all at once one morning, and I literally fell asleep standing up, later in the day... and then puked... read more

Effexor XR blocked ejaculation?

Been taking Effexor XR for one month. I can't ejaculate during sex. Is this a permanent side effect or will it go away over time?

Effexor XR (venlafaxine) 225mg?

My doctor has just increased my Effexor XR (venlafaxine) to 225mg, I find that every time there is a increase I suffer more anxiety and agitation,Is this normally what happens when this drug is increased. Any feedback would be really helpful. Thanks

Venlafaxine hcl ER capsule?

I've been on 37.5 mg for about eight years. I increased my dose to 75 mg about a week ago as I have been very stressed and anxious. Today I had a passing-out episode, and I've been having insomnia for the past 5 nights. These issues prompted me to do some research. I am perplexed about... read more

I just started taking Wellbutrin 150mg XL prescribed by my doctor 18 days ago for MDD . I was taking

... venlafaxine for a few years which worked great but caused sexual impotence so I’ve recently moved to Wellbutrin XL 150 mg in the morning. My question is how long does it take for the side effects ( Nausea headache , trouble concentrating , agitation , anxiety ) to subside ? Thanks

What other depression med can be taken with venlafaxine?

Looking for something to help supplement the venlafaxine without interaction s

Can sertraline be used temporarily for venlafaxine?

I am out of my venlafaxine and I have no money for the refill. I have sertraline available. Can I substitute it temporarily?

Venlafaxine - can this cause you to get very hot, thirsty and sweaty?

I have been taking 150 venlafaxine x 2 daily for some time now, however I notice that I suddenly get very hot, sweating on my back, face, nape of the neck and underarms, I feel very thirsty also. Is this a normal side effect- I did not notice it to begin with and it is certainly not normal for me

Is it safe to eat grapefruit while taking Venlafaxine XR?