Venlafaxine for Social Anxiety Disorder User Reviews (Page 3)

Brand names: Effexor, Effexor XR

Venlafaxine has an average rating of 7.2 out of 10 from a total of 58 reviews for the treatment of Social Anxiety Disorder. 62% of reviewers reported a positive experience, while 19% reported a negative experience.

Reviews for Venlafaxine

xDan
Taken for 1 to 6 months
September 8, 2016

"I started Venlafaxine at 37.5mg and gradually increased to 150mg over a period of four weeks. I noticed a small improvement in mood, but I discontinued due to sweating which became unbearable and embarrassing. I came off cold turkey and experienced restlessness and additional anxiety as a result. As for my anxiety, it didn't really improve really whatsoever throughout, but I had only been taking 150mg for less a week. I am still experiencing fairly mild withdrawal symptoms (one week later)."

2 / 10

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CXodson
October 29, 2016

"I started this medication for my social anxiety an mood swings. I was on the medication for 3 days. On day three I went to bed an stopped breathing as I slept as a side effect of the medication. Doctor told me to immediately quit taking the medication so I did I quit an had shortness of breath for about 2 days after an increased anxiety even worse panic attacks . hope this helps."

1 / 10

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Anonymous
Taken for 6 months to 1 year
November 14, 2023

"It helped me a lot, made it much easier to socialize, but it did not get rid of my anxiety completely. I had no side effects long term, only nausea for the first week of use. I also noticed an overall better sense of well-being and I acted much more 'dominant' to put it plainly."

7 / 10

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Frequently asked questions

Anonymous
April 10, 2012

Effexor XR (venlafaxine) "Not as many side effects as other antidepressants, such as Celexa."

9 / 10

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JHJ
Taken for 1 to 6 months
September 18, 2019

Effexor XR (venlafaxine) "I've been on a few antidepressants for social anxiety disorder. It is difficult to find the right med. I think Effexor with Lamictal is a great combo."

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Anonymous
April 12, 2016

"Amazing drug! The first drug ever that improved my depression and social anxiety, before I was disabled and suicidal. Now I feel like a newborn."

10 / 10

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Max
September 2, 2017

Effexor XR (venlafaxine) "Worked great for Social anxiety and anxiety, the downsides for me are loss of appetite and sexual dysfunction Had no luck ejaculating when I'm on it. Other side effects disappear around 2 weeks"

10 / 10

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JJano
Taken for 6 months to 1 year
March 31, 2019

"My son was on this medication and ultimately committed suicide he was on the extended release ."

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Miss...
Taken for 1 to 6 months
January 17, 2016

Effexor XR (venlafaxine) "During menstruation, I felt like I was out of control. It was okay the other 3 weeks of the month. But that one week a month was horrible."

2 / 10

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Corey
Taken for 6 months to 1 year
March 21, 2020

"I've been on venlafaxine a year and am slightly happier more perked up 8/10! I have slight stomach aches urinating frequently horrible withdrawal 7/10"

7 / 10

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oyvey
Taken for 1 to 6 months
August 11, 2022

"Did absolutely nothing for GAD/Social Anxiety, even at a dose of 300mg. Avoid."

1 / 10

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Jim
Taken for 6 months to 1 year
September 9, 2019

"It ruined my life. Unbearable pain for over a year now"

1 / 10

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Kudos
November 9, 2021

"It helped with social anxiety. But for orgasm was problem , and erection too . So there is pros and cons"

8 / 10

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