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 | GAD, SAD, Panic Disorder | Brain Zaps, Increased Nervousness for the first 5-6 weeks starting the Effexor XR. | I am now, sadly, having to taper off of Effexor XR due to getting side effects from it, probably my brain finally got used to the drug after 12 years. Going to try Cymbalta and if that does not help then I'm going back to this drug. It saved my life basically. | M | 42 | 12 years 187.5 mg 1X day | 11/23/2023 | 5 | Depression | Stabilized mood and diminished depression. However if I was late to a dose, even by 30 minutes, I would excessively sweat, shake, and have a headache. Became dependent on them even after depression was gone. Only continued to take them for an extra year because of the withdrawal feelings, but other than that this is the only antidepressant that has given me a positive experience. | Was able to discontinue use as depression went away. Prior to this, I was depressed for 8 years. I'm now 2 years off of Effexor and have not been depressed since. | F | 20 | 3 years 75 MG 3X day | 3/14/2023 | 5 | Anxiety and Claustrophobia | Orgasm problems Some weight gain Brain zaps if I miss a dose | Even with the above side effects I am thankful for this drug. I started taking it the year 1996. I had tremendous amount of stress in my life at that time. I started out on 37.5 mg non extended release tablets . Over the course of a few months I leveled off at 75 mg extended release and was fine at that dosage for 23 years. My body became accustomed to that dose and the year 2019 my dr increased the dose to 150mg I do not feel like a zombie. I have the same personality. I can still cry if something is sad. I'll take it forever. Thanks | F | 59 | 21 years 150 mg 1X day | 6/10/2021 | 5 | Depression, suicidal ideation | Loss of interest in sex, occasional upset stomach, hot flashes/sweating (worse at first, now maybe for a few minutes a few times a week), decreases alcohol tolerance | The sexual side effects are a bummer, but overall my experience with this drug has been fantastic. I went very quickly from being in a dark place and on the verge of suicide to feeling hopeful, grateful, and patient with myself and others, all in the midst of a pandemic and general national and personal chaos. I wish I had started this ages ago. it feels amazing to me now how much energy I was expending just to get through the day before. Cutting down on sex and drinking feels like a small price to pay for a functioning brain. | M | 34 | 4 months 150 MG 1X day | 10/15/2020 | 5 | Anxiety | Weight gain of 30 lbs over 3 years. Stabilized now. Increased thirst. Side effects I can live with. All in all this drug has helped me greatly. | Works for me. | M | 52 | 3 days 150 1X day | 8/10/2020 | 5 | Anxiety | Initially I experienced fatigue, nausea, and dizziness. After a couple of weeks the side effects subsided. | Having anxiety, I was terrified to start taking this medication, especially after reading reviews from others. However, I tend to think people review products more when they are unsatisfied, so we are likely missing reviews from people like me who love this medicine. This medicine has made such a difference in my life and I will never stop taking it! | F | 38 | 2 months 75mg 1X day | 7/24/2020 | 5 | Anxiety and Depression | Night sweats | Been on Effexor 75 mg for 30 years. Tried different medication for about 12 months and it nearly destroyed my life. Didn't want to live, lost 20 kilos, couldn't sleep. Doctor put me back on Effexor and doubled it to 150 mg. Saved my life. Hungry again. Back to my happy self. Motivation returned.. | F | 50 | 4 months 150 mg 1X day | 7/19/2020 | 5 | Depression Anxiety | Amazing drug! Completely healed my anxiety and depression when nothing else worked! I had no side effects other than 30 pounds weight gain and night sweats. I've been 125 pounds my entire life and fit . I exercise regularly and eat healthy but can't lose the weight. I'm also taking Bupropion 100 SR. I tapered myself off the Effexor with no side effects. I hoping my weight will go back to normal. | F | 41 | 100 days 150 | 5/31/2020 | 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 | 5 | GAD | Only if I miss or am late taking a dose. Unexpected positive side effects, other than giving my life back, controlled the temper and night terrors I had since childhood. Only had some digestive issues the first few months, then they went away. | I can tell within a few hours if I've missed a dose. I get irritable, short temper, trouble waking, night terrors, and my libido goes into overdrive. I will never go off this. I'd end up not leaving my house again. | F | 49 | 13 years 225 mg | 10/3/2019 | 5 | Migraine vertigo | Weight gain, brain zaps if dose missed | I would have killed myself if I hadn't found something to take away 95% of the 24/7 room spins. I lived 22 months with rightward spinning with no relief until I found this drug. | F | 46 | 14 years 150 mg | 7/4/2019 | 5 | OCD, Anxiety Depression | Definitely hurts sex drive, first few days makes my concentration weird and fuzzy almost, can cause some nausea and tends to make me extremely tired/sleepy... | I can say with 100% certainty that Effexor XR has saved my life more than once. I have terrible OCD/Anxiety with some bad depression and Effexor handles both nicely. Anyone who tells you Effexor is not addicting though is lying...I can say Effexor is an addicting drug more so than even benzos, and that is a bold statement. It's more psychologically addicting. I've done both over the years and while I could get away from benzos, the psychological/physical need for Effexor hangs around, I'm certain my brain requires Effexor to function properly now....So be warned that Effexor is a drug you might become addicted to, I know I am. | M | 35 | 8 years 150-300mg 1X day | 12/2/2017 | 5 | Depression and Anxiety | When I first started it, I had some tiredness and decreased appetite but that went away after the first month. It has helped me greatly and still working after many years of taking it. Just trust what your body tells you when you start and become informed on all medications you are taking. You really are your only voice for your health. | F | 15 years 150 MGS 1X day | 8/23/2017 | 5 | Hotflashes | None, so far. Hotflashes are gone, feel great, no weight gain, makes me sleep well. | F | 51 | 6 months 37.5 | 5/16/2017 | 5 | Depression, anxiety, panic, BPD | For the first few years I had delayed orgasms. Total pain. That went away around year 8. I gained 75 pounds the first year I took it. Raised my BP, an now on BP meds. Withdrawal is severe. It starts around 36 hrs of a missed dose. The generic is expensive of you don't have Rx coverage. | This is the first of about 15 meds that worked for me. I actually felt good for the first time in almost a decade. The side effects suck, but I deal because it really works for me. Have tried 300mg in the past, but it brought my BP too high. Just started taking latuda to boost it. Have been on it for 18 years. My doctors can do what they want as long as they don't take my effexor away! | F | 37 | 10 years 225 | 4/2/2017 | 5 | Irritable Bowl Syndrome IBS | After dealing with IBS for over 20 years, I finally was prescribed Effexor XR. No problems until my insurance had me go on a generic. It doesn't last as long and I can find myself with withdrawals with brain zaps and unable to function. Effexor manufactures its own generic, and that one seems to work best. I can't miss a day without going into withdraw. | It has helped me enormously. | F | 64 | 10 years | 2/9/2017 | 5 | Anxiety | Tiredness and weight gain and dizziness | It works wonders for me but if I miss a single dose I feel awful. | F | 22 | 7 months 75mg | 1/31/2017 | 5 | Dysthymia/Social phobia | Increased sweating, initial fatigue, insomnia, decreased alertness, weight loss (9 lbs) | Effexor XR saved my life. I can function normally and went back to work full time. It is a miracle drug for my social anxiety and I am way more sociable. My mood increased after 1 month and it keeps going up everyday. I can enjoy activities I like again and my motivation is better. I am more active and go to the gym. My self confidence is way higher, but I can even become arrogant, so I have to work on that. I take along with Wellbutrin SR 150 mg 2x daily, Vyvanse 60 mg and Lamictal 50 mg. Thats a good combo for me. | M | 37 | 7 weeks 150 mg 1X day | 8/30/2016 | 5 | Depression/Social phobia/Pain | None, because I take my dose everyday at the same time in the morning and that I'm a responsible person. | Very useful for chronic pain and social phobia. Before Effexor XR, I was avoiding social situations and I was so nervous in public. It also helps my depression and anxiety but if I increase my dose above 150 mg, it has the opposite effect and I become wired and emotionless. It's more effective than SSRIs beside Prozac. I tried Zoloft, Celexa, Paxil, Lexapro, and I felt like a lethargic zombie. | M | 37 | 3 years 150 1X day | 6/12/2016 | 5 | Anxiety | Initially only - dry mouth, felt a bit lightheaded | Makes me feel normal and clear headed. Extremely satisfied | F | 33 | 1 years 75MG 1X day | 4/20/2016 |
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)