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 | agoraphobia, panic, and depression | Severe diarrhea, dizziness, nausea, dehydration, unconsciousness. | I only took one dose of Effexor. It made me sick within 6 hours of taking the pill. I spent the entire night in the bathroom, and my sister found me on the floor the next morning. I remember thinking I should call 911 at one point, but I didn't have the strength to get to the phone. And then I decided I didn't want to go to the hospital anyway; I was fine with dying on the floor (it definitely altered my mood in a bad way). I was in bed for a week afterwards. It was the first antidepressant I had ever taken, and the experience was so horrible and frightening it took over a year for my doctor to convince me to try something else. | F | 34 | 1 days 75 mg 1X day | 7/3/2013 | 1 | Anxiety and Depression | Started off feeling great, a few months later- terrible! Totally numb, couldn't summon any feelings, even toward my partner. Put on a huge amount of weight. Constantly constipated. Not motivation. Exhaustion that was so bad I couldn't get out of bed. Panic attacks came back. Am now tapering off and it's hell. Wish I never started | F | 25 | 5 years 150mg | 9/1/2013 | 3 | Depression/Anxiety | Anyone experience odd side effects where this completely 100% wipes out *ALL* types of "Anxiety"---meaning "Even the good type anxiety" (you know "Good type" meaning that you're properly rushing to make it to an appointment, etc. | My friend years ago, his side effects were so severe (He moved homes/states--which is "depressing" for him anyway. However, on 300mcg of effexor. ended up having his car repossessed and this is a very "High Functioning" individual (ie. not abusive with Finances,etc.) He just completely 100% lost motivation. (there was a mix up in mail, thus 2-payments-1 not mae at move-another not forwarded. Anyway, I am now having the same side effects. Laughing, I even tell my friend I've lost motivation to even go to the bathroom. When I feel I need to go, I'll be like "Eh, I'll get to it in a few hours". Anyone else? LORD! Cymbalta was even *WORSE* Effexor I can at least go walk the dog when he wants out. Cymbalta, I lost *ALL* 100% *ALL* motivation. Let be be clear, this was *NOT* depression (I've had varying degrees my adult life, so I know that feeling and I Know "Anxiety". also know there is "Proper" Anxiety as well . Again, makeing sure you "hustle" to make an appointment on time,etc.etc. (Anxiety wrong word but "Motivation"). Anyway, curious if others have this "Issue". One could argue well, the drugs working. Yeah, but if I take 1/2 my dose, does not work at all. Anyway, looking for similar experiences. What you did to overcome. | M | 40 | 5 years 150mg 2X day | 9/2/2013 | 4 | menopausal symptoms | reduction in number of hot flashes. | I was begging for return of my hormone therapy and doc suggested this. It works. My problem is that after a hospitalization I had "depression" listed on my problem list because why else would someone take an anti-depressant? Oh well, it works. | F | 62 | 9 months 75 1X day | 9/5/2013 | 4 | Clinical Depression | Loss of motivation. | F | 62 | 7 years 150mg | 9/14/2013 | 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 | 1 | Anxiety | Nausea,panic attacks, no sleep, loss from reality, headaches,shakes | F | 22 | 1 days | 10/9/2013 | 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 | 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 | 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 | 1 | Depression and anxiety | Severe withdrawal symptoms. Dizziness and "electric zaps" to the brain. | M | 39 | 1 years 75 MG | 1/20/2014 | 4 | depression | M | 60 | 12 years 75 MG 2X day | 1/23/2014 | 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 | 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 | 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 | 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 | 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 | 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 | 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 | 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 |