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 |
| 1 | Depression | made me 100x worse and is addictive in that it is hard to stop without withdrawal It made me so confused it took me 2 ys to realize it was the drug making me depressed | ( I will never take any SSRI drug again or allow a loved one to take it) | F | 50 | 2 years 300mg 1X day | 6/14/2014 | 4 | Increased depression | Complete loss of libido, tingling (feels like fingers are asleep) in fingers | I am still currently taking this medication. I Had increased depression and was placed on this medication as an second antidepressant. I had maxed out Celexa and still had depression. I am still taking Wellbutrin XL which I was placed on for severe depression 12 years ago. As soon as I started taking the Effexor I noticed a complete loss of interest in sex. The combination of medication initially was working and I will take that any day over wanting sex. In the last week I have noticed my fingers on left hand feeling like they are asleep. The sensation will increase if I am using my hand. In the last month I have noticed my bipolar signs and symptoms have increased and have become rapid cycling. I am completely miserable in my current living and work environment, so I thought this factor was the reason for my nasty mood swings. But now I'm not to sure the Effexor is working. As any one else experienced tingling in their fingers? | F | 31 | 4 months 150 mg 1X day | 6/8/2014 | 4 | Depressed State | Have been on this medication MORE than 10 yrs. No option given to reply as such! Initially I had a little nauseau as I was adjusted up to 300 mg of the XR. Wasn't bad and my psychiatrist did part of 'ramp up' in hospital to get me leveled out at 300 ASAP within medical protocal. In 15 years, have been cross-treated with other meds. but always took at least 150 Effexor. I remain on 300. Kicker is running out if out of town OR not getting your RX picked up. Went 5 days without! Withdrawal is horrid! | F | 55 | 10 years 300mg XR | 5/30/2014 | 4 | depression, anxiety attacks | Tiredness, not movitaved, extreme headaches,vertigo, body shocks, brain zaps, weight gain, constipation. If I miss a dose the next day is hell, headaches I've never experienced ever, vertigo/dizziness. The drug works for my anxiety but sometimes have to take a xanax (mostly in the winter) I have been on effexor before and it took a long time to wean off. But once I sucked up the withdrawal symptoms it did eventually go away. About six months later I had another severe panic attack so went back on it. I'm fine as long as I don't miss a dose.. I don't have a lot of energy and when I get home from work all I want to do is lay around. I would like to try another anti depressant just because I've heard a few don't have as extreme withdrawal symptoms but until then I'll just keep taking it Caz its better then panic attacks | F | 28 | 2 years 75 | 5/30/2014 | 1 | Anxiety | NEVER TAKE THIS DRUG ! I took Effexor initially for anxiety problems. After 1 year of treatment, my anxiety was gone. I tried to stop, but I had panic attacks much stronger than I had before Effexor. So I restarted to take it, tried to stop it , failed to stop it, restarted, tried to stop it, failed, restarted, etc, etc for 7 years… I succeeded in passing 37.5 mg for 1 year, then reducing to 3 months. I lived a hell : insomnia, anxiety attack, headache, extreme sadness, depersonalization, nausea, diarrhea, chest pain, vomiting, sweating, blurred vision and tinnitus. Thanks to my psychiatrist I managed to stop. Since then, I always have a permanent tinnitus in both ears , large vision problems (hyper sensitivity to light , ophthalmic migraine ) and no more memory ... If I could go back , I will never take Effexor . It totally upsets my life, and I keep sequels I would have all my life ... | M | 32 | 8 years 75mg 1X day | 5/13/2014 Patient History | 4 | Depression | Zoloft made me nauseous so I begn Effexor XR. I had no problems wit the drug all these years. In March, my doctor elevated the dosage to 225mg. and in April 300 mg. By the beginning of June I became depressed and had a horrible panic attack. I called the doc and made an appointment. In the mean time, I took my dose down to 225 mg and 150 mg. | F | 65 | 11 years 150 mg 1X day | 5/9/2014 | 1 | depression, anxiety | drowsiness, delirium, constipation, fatigue, weakness, listlessness, insomnia | withdrawal was awful. had brain shocks, psychotic symptoms (heard voices, hypergraphia) cataplexic episodes. | F | 19 | 8 months 50 1X day | 5/6/2014 | 1 | depression | Coming off this drug after 10 yrs is HELL! Doctors dont warn you about this when throwing you on it. My advice, dont do it! It's simply a cover up your feelings drug....seriously, don't take it! Crying, brain zaps, nausea, vomiting, serious mood swings....ect...no sex drive, weight gain..... | F | 32 | 10 years 300-35.7mg | 4/25/2014 | 5 | Depression, Anxiety, Social Anxiety | Missing 1 dosage can lead to uncomfortable withdrawal effects (called "brain shivers). Causes a mild case of erectile dysfunction. Causes night sweats. | Took Effexor XR for around a year and it helped even with the first small dosage. Was happier more frequently and less anxious in most situations. Depression was practically non-existent after a few months (along with the help of therapy). However, last few months with Effexor XR became difficult for side effects mentioned (took Wellbutrin to combat the side effects and it did it well, but was risky and dangerous due to a higher risk of seizures from high amounts of serotonin). Despite the side effects, would recommend Effexor XR as its effective and its side effects are not as bad as other anti-depressents. | M | 22 | 1 years 300mg 1X day | 4/16/2014 | 1 | Depression | Dizziness, nausea, headache, and disorientation/confusion upon missing a dose. Caused insomnia and nervousness no matter what time of day that I took my pill. I am currently going through withdrawal and am experiencing nausea, headaches, brain zaps, body aches, hallucinations, diarrhea, and extreme depression/feelings of hopelessness, although I am handling the latter well with new medication. | F | 22 | 4 months 150mg | 3/8/2014 | 5 | PAIN | sweet more, and you do not want to start it and then quite taking it, or take it and forget it when going out of town. But besides that , what a huge difference it makes on my pain , I had a doctor , want to try this , I trusted her and I am very glad I did.... | Have taken it for 15 years, if you have any questions please ask.Thanks | M | 53 | 15 years 150 1X day | 2/14/2014 | 5 | Depression and panic attacks | I have been on numerous ssris including celexa, Zoloft, Prozac and others. I didn't have any prominent side effects on most (excluding Zoloft, terrible for me) but with that said, they helped mildly, they took off the edge. I was on Prozac for about three years but after moving to northern Alberta from southern, the winters became harsh on my depression. I had it increased but still no luck, Prozac was just no longer cutting it. It was during my finals that I visited a walk in clinic in hopes to get another increase. The doctor said that i most likely had sad and decided to change my meds. My mom being an RN was furious at this, she couldn't believe that he would change my medication without knowing me or at least consulting with my psychiatrist (back home) I kept to my Prozac until the end of my finals. I did research online and came across so many haunting reviews and even debated not taking it at all. The first day after taking it, I had headaches and I'd wake up to vision issues this lasted about 14 days and they intensified when tweaking with the dosages. I am happy that I stuck to this medication, within two month I began to feel what I imagine others describe as happiness, something I had so rarely experienced. My panic attacks had improved tremendously, I am now able to drive within city limits without feeling anxious. My outlook on life has completely changed, I'm the happiest I have ever been. Its trial and error, best of luck to you all. | F | 20 | 6 months 150 mg | 2/3/2014 | 4 | anxiety attacks | lack of sexual arousal, low libido | I have been taking Effexor XR for about 15 years. I love it. My dosage seems low compared to all the comments here. My doctor started me on 37.5mg and then upped it (he said to tell him when I felt like it was working). At 75mg I felt NORMAL for the first time in my life. Now after taking it for almost 15 years I have recently had 2 anxiety attacks and loss of mental concentration. I am going to ask my doctor up my dose to 150mg. The side effects are well worth the normalcy I feel. It has allowed me to function better in my career and in my family. I have no doubt that without it I would not have been able to work in my current job or have the healthy relationship I have with my children. | F | 56 | 15 years 75mg 1X day | 2/1/2014 | 4 | depression | M | 60 | 12 years 75 MG 2X day | 1/23/2014 | 1 | Depression and anxiety | Severe withdrawal symptoms. Dizziness and "electric zaps" to the brain. | M | 39 | 1 years 75 MG | 1/20/2014 | 4 | I worried about things | Everything was great on it...trying to wean myself off of it is a different story. I have tried twice and I get so dizzy that I can't function. Needless to say, I'm still on it. So afraid to try quitting it again... | F | 38 | 2 years 37.5 | 12/27/2013 | 4 | Depression | While I have been on Effexor, I have identified side effects like asexuality - also, other sexual side effects; including: Ejaculation problems, and reduced climax intensity. | There are also more mild effects on my sleep - Night sweats, and vivid dreaming. I do not mind these as they are not bad enough to be particularly unpleasant. | M | 18 | 1.5 years 300mg 1X day | 12/8/2013 | 1 | depression, chronic pain | Mood changes, more depressed,hostile thoughts,cold sweats,vomiting, agitation,aggression,trouble sleeping,crying spells, mind wanders of into lala land. Suicidal thoughts, very scary. | Do your home work on this dangerous drug before taking it. It may work for some folks, the complaints i have looked at are bad. FDA should ban this drug. | F | 57 | 6 months 150-37.5 2X day | 11/8/2013 | 1 | Anxiety | Nausea,panic attacks, no sleep, loss from reality, headaches,shakes | F | 22 | 1 days | 10/9/2013 | 3 | depression and anxiety | Complete loss of sex drive. Unable to maintain an erection. Dry mouth and constant "clinching" of my leg muscles. It's driving me nuts | The med did help significantly with my depression and anxiety, but the side effects outweigh the benefit of the drug. Dr prescribed 300mg of Welbutrin in addition to the Effexor to offset the side effects. No improvements. Just jumpy now. | M | 41 | 2 months 150 1X day | 9/17/2013 |