EFFEXOR XR Reviews (VENLAFAXINE HYDROCHLORIDE)Average Rating: 3.0 (2225 Ratings)Filter ResultsCompare EFFEXOR XR with similar:
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| RATING | REASON | SIDE EFFECTS FOR EFFEXOR XR | COMMENTS | SEX | AGE | DURATION/ DOSAGE | DATE ADDED |
| 5 | allergy and sleep agent | extreme drowsiness | i started taking this for allergies, but during the day i couldn't stay awake. when i started suffering from insomnia, i took this and have not experienced insomnia since. | M | 37 | | 1/4/2001 | 3 | depression | high blood pressure, had to discontinue taking it | F | 45 | 5 months | 2/15/2001 | 5 | depression | The only side effect I occasionally experience is excessive sweating. | Effexor has completely taken away my depression without putting me in a "dis-illusioned" state like the others I have tried. | F | 28 | 4 years | 2/21/2001 | 2 | depression | Strange side effects trying to get off Effexor: heart pounding, dizzyness, sleep disturbance | Has anyone had a similar experience, My doc doesn't seem to know what is going on. | F | 27 | 4 months | 3/19/2001 | 3 | major depression | lots of sweating, feeling hot in the middle of a Canadian winter, changes in sleep patterns, insomnia, long hours of sleep when fell asleep, constipation, foggy thinking | F | 21 | 4 months | 3/22/2001 | 5 | depression and anxiety | F | 37 | 2 years | 4/11/2001 | 5 | Major depression | F | 26 | 1 months | 4/17/2001 | 4 | dysthymia | at first an upset stomach, but then periodic sleep disturbances. Also, more intense dreamds | F | 29 | 6 months | 4/21/2001 | 4 | depression-partner left me | dizziness, feeling sick, slight mania, difficulty achieving orgasm | If you are prescribed this try to work through first couple of weeks when side effects are at their worst-they then disappear and the drug is v.helpful. Rekindled my interest in life when it had gone. | F | 27 | 3 months | 4/27/2001 | 2 | depression and GAD | dry mouth, itching | I was increased slowly to 300mg and never felt relief. At 300 the itching was so bad I scratched till I bled. I have tried 6 anti-depressants and have not found one yet that has helped | F | 44 | 10 weeks | 5/4/2001 | 2 | anti-anxiety with bouts of depressi | dry mouth, constipation, head wooziness especially when moving quickly. Terrible nightmares every 10 minutes when missing or postponed dose, insomnia, irritable | don't miss a dose, it will give you bad dizziness or what I would call head wooziness and trails from any movement and nightmares. | F | 42 | 60 days | 5/27/2001 | 5 | Depression/Anxiety | Unlike other antidepressants, Effexor XR has sent my sex drive way up. All others completly took it away. | I feel Effexor has been the best antidepressant I have ever been described. I've tried Paxil, Zoloft, Wellbutrin, Buspar, Trazadone, Xanax, Ativan, and Klonopin. The mix of Effexor 150 mgs taken with Klonopin 1.0 mg as needed has been the best mix I 've ever taken. Very satisfied. | F | 29 | 1 years | 7/28/2001 | 5 | Major clinical depression | My main side effect has been the total lack of desire for sex. | I have quit taking it and am going back into my depression but I am hoping that my desire for sex returns and then I can continue with my marriage instead of ending up in divorce court. | F | 42 | 3 years | 8/10/2001 | 1 | Severe anxiety | Severe agitation,almost a manic reaction | F | 25 | 6 weeks | 10/5/2001 | 4 | depression | some tremors in the first 3 weeks, mainly in my right hand | F | 31 | 5 months | 10/17/2001 | 5 | depression | I have been taking Effexor XR 150 mg. for 5 months and at times feel kind of drowsy. | It has changed my life. I am so pleased my doctor recommended this drug. Everything in my life is better now. I feel I must have unknowingly beeen depressed for years. | F | 48 | 5 months | 10/24/2001 | 2 | Major Recurrent Depression | Insomnia, difficulty achieving orgasm | I don't feel it is working for me | F | 22 | 6 months | 11/4/2001 | 4 | Major Clinical Depression | Initial side effects went away quickly days of thirst, constipation, slight tremors when dose was too high. But my mood improved faster than I expected less than a week! Yes, some lack of libido, but after several months it came back and seem stronger than ever. I do notice I am warmer than I used to be and sometimes sweat more, but I'm also drinking lots of water. I would rate this a 5, but I have only tried 2 others. This one is the best for me. | I was initially afraid to take ANY meds, which is sad and delayed my enjoyment of life for years. I have gone from 150 mg to 300 (taking separate 75 mg) and now take 225 mg daily. | F | 40 | 2 years | 11/8/2001 | 2 | depression | sleep patterns disturbed, sexual dysfunction, mood swings, tiredness | Took effexor xr for 3 months. Took one month to start working, worked okay for about a month, and quit working overnight. Took higher dose with no effect, took almost 2 months to quit. Do not suddenly quit taking this drug as the withdrawel can be severe. Dizziness was horrible, as was nausea. I took 25 mg of meclizine 3 times daily for dizziness. It took 3 days, but it finally started to work. Had major crying spells, nightmares, and couldn't sleep (without nightmares). Hope someone else has better luck with this. | F | 37 | 3 months | 11/27/2001 | 3 | major depression and anxiety | 150 mg. severe hyperactivity- and made me stay up for 2-3 days easily at a time and with lots of energy- no sex drive or I was too busy awake and mind going 100 mph. some sweating, strange nightmares when I did sleep, in fact ..so was given tradazone 50mg as well to sleep and lessen nightmares. did not take away anxiety at all- it increased it. depression went away, but I also became more willing to argue with spouse. | F | 30 | 7 months | 12/22/2001 |
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)