EFFEXOR XR Reviews (VENLAFAXINE HYDROCHLORIDE)

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EFFEXOR XR  (VENLAFAXINE HYDROCHLORIDE):  Venlafaxine is used to treat depression, anxiety, panic attacks, and social anxiety disorder (social phobia). It may improve your mood and energy level and may help restore your interest in daily living. It may also decrease fear, anxiety, unwanted thoughts, and the number of panic attacks. Venlafaxine is known as a serotonin-norepinephrine reuptake inhibitor (SNRI). It works by helping to restore the balance of certain natural substances (serotonin and norepinephrine) in the brain.   FDA Approval Date: 1997-10-20 (Sources: U.S. Centers for Medicare Services, FDA)

  

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RATING  REASONSIDE EFFECTS FOR EFFEXOR XRCOMMENTSSEXAGEDURATION/
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 3  depression lots of sex drive but unable to do anything about it thats depressing alone wish I knew of another drug that would help my depression and anxiety but not take all my sex ability M 82 6 months
7/10/2004
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 1  Anxiety I am now going thru a period of un explainable dread have all the problems mentioned.Body rejecting medication, going into hospital for 3 weeks trying to get off drug do not think I can.It is affecting me so much,..,... M 81 17 days
70 1X day
4/19/2022
 2  Anxiety,stress After four wks. of 37.5, was raised to 75 and all hell broke loose. Had a really bad reaction - anxiety attacks, terrible insomnia, etc. Went off "cold turkey" After being off Effexor seven weeks, experiencing severe joint/muscle pain, weeping, anxiety, depression F 77 7 days
3/15/2008
 1  I had my first and only anxiety att insomnia - which I wanted the med to cure nausea - if not taken with plenty of food bizarre nightmares - not as severe after 6 months but still have pulsating buzzing - right side of head (if you're not crazy to start with, this will help you to get there) forgetfullness - less so now that I'm being weaned off this med dizziness - if late with med and now that I'm being weaned This is a medication from hell. If I ever get off it, I'd never ever want to get on again. Wyeth-Ayerst do not give you the really bad side effects. There is a pending lawsuit (petition) signed by almost 4,000 people with horrific side effects. It's on the web. Mary Bateman F 76 1 days
10/26/2003
 5  depression year old widow living alone. No side affects at all. Thank you---- Sprry--I got the to comment boxes mixed up F 75 5 months
3/24/2008
 5  Depression loss of libido.....constant brain fog......memory loss I have been on Effexor XR about 14 years. After trying Paxil and Prozac and experiencing complete mental meltdowns after about one year of use. (My Doctor told me they sometimes just "quit" working) He advised me to take Effexor XR. I got my life back and became the person I was meant to be. I felt happy and content. The drug has continued to help me all these years even though I have memory problems, brain fog and loss of libido. I think it is a small price to pay for living well. That being said: I recently got mixed up on my meds and missed taking Effexor XR for 5 days. I fell into the pit of hell. The side effects were frightening. I was sure I was going to die, thought I had a brain tumor. I experienced: loud ear ringing, what felt like brain surges, confusion, unsteady gait, dizziness, nausea, and uncontrollable rage. I will take this medication for the rest of my life and will never miss another dose. F 72 14 days
150 mg 1X day
10/24/2014
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 3  Major depression Usual side effects of snri's + excessive sweating; hellish nightmares continously. There should be some way to eliminate these side effects. This drug should have been tested and for these side effects eliminated before being given to patients. I would definitely not recommend anyone taking it without being fully informed of ALL side effects. F 72 4 years
75mg 1X day
7/27/2015
 5  Depression-What Else Is It Good For ----------------------------------NONE------------It Just Works ! I NEVER EVER Have Had A Problem Quiting Anything---I Also Take Vicidon And 270 MG Of Morphene A Day---I See NO Reason Why Any Body Should Not Be Able To Drop Anything---I Could Quit Any Of The Above Products If I Was Told To---I Have Taken The Above For Years And Have Quit Fo 2 Mo. At A Time To Prove To My Self I Could---I Take The Above To Help My (Art Right Us)If You Are Told To Quit JUST DO IT ! M 71 3 months
6/13/2007
 3  Depressed Am taking 150 mg of sertraline.still depressed. M 71 10 years
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12/29/2018
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 2  depression sleep all the time eyes closed when awake do nothing complain all the time pain cannot breath M 71
10/27/2007
 2  Depression and Anxiety Very tired and nervous. And Diarrhea M 71 2 months
9/21/2003
 1  DEPRESSION LIGHT HEADED NAUSEA, SORE NECK F 70 5 days
5/8/2006
 5  as an anti-depressant I have never experienced any side effects with this medication. I was taking 150 mg per day for approximately 8 years and asked my doctor to cut the dosage in half and it is still serving its purpose for me. F 69 9 years
75 1X day
6/15/2011
 4  Anxiety, depression Dry mouth from time to time. Possible mild intermittent brain fog. It helped me through a difficult period. Breast cancer treatment, damage to home from tornado and temporary relocation and rebuild trauma. Covid isolation and ridiculous restrictions were more tolerable also. Definitely a game changer to help me cope. F 69 1 years
37.5 mg 1X day
5/30/2021
 4  For Episodic Depression Nausea first week; now take 1/2 hour after breakfast. Other side effects are some shakiness and anxiety. To counteract the anxiety I take 0.5 mgs. Xanax several times a day. It works well for me. F 69 6 weeks
2/5/2009
 1  depression and anxiety Omg, I kept feeling worse and worse and so stopped it. And then all hell broke loose. I had to go to the hospital for an I.V. I vomited so much--so much pain. That stopped but now I can't stop weeping, can't tolerate light or noise; can't read or watch tv, I'm a writer who can't write. F 69 4 weeks
75 1X day
7/19/2012
 5  severe depression with some anxiety It has changed my life for the better, by far! F 68 4 years
9/28/2007
 5  Depression Night sweats Night terrors Decreased libido Increased depression Am a crying mess w/o it F 67 5 years
150mg
4/13/2020
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 4  depression None None M 67 6 months
6/29/2008
 4  depression after heart surgery Virtually no sex drive whatsoever. I do believe that I am addicted. I have been taking effexor & now xr for 15 years. Although it has stabilized my mental outlook for quite some time, I have developed several types of unnecessary frustrations that are very difficult to live with. M 67 15 years
8/14/2007
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EFFEXOR XR  (VENLAFAXINE HYDROCHLORIDE):  Venlafaxine is used to treat depression, anxiety, panic attacks, and social anxiety disorder (social phobia). It may improve your mood and energy level and may help restore your interest in daily living. It may also decrease fear, anxiety, unwanted thoughts, and the number of panic attacks. Venlafaxine is known as a serotonin-norepinephrine reuptake inhibitor (SNRI). It works by helping to restore the balance of certain natural substances (serotonin and norepinephrine) in the brain.   FDA Approval Date: 1997-10-20 (Sources: U.S. Centers for Medicare Services, FDA)

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