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 | social anxiety disorder, depression | slight weight loss, minor dizziness at times (that goes away) | After taking effexor for about 3 weeks, I noticed that I enjoyed being around people more. I started conversations more, gave an inservice at work, things I never used to do. I have also been feeling very happy, never depressed. I have been on effexor for almost 2 months and have not had one depressed moment (probably because I feel better). | F | 24 | 2 months | 8/26/2003 | 1 | Severe Depression and Anxiety | Changed from Seroxat to Effexor xl. Started on 75mg which brought feelings of nausea and dizziness, tiredness and forgetfulness, hot sweats and I felt like a zombie - in a world of my own and not thinking properly. As soon as I felt the benefits of the medication I then suddenly plummited into another depression as if the drug had worn off. I was then gradually increased to 225mg per day. | Now after an over-dose of effexor xl and having severe memory loss,weight gain, loss of concentration, irritability and having no sex drive what-so-ever I have decided its time to slowly reduce my medication. I have been reducing the dose over 2 months so far and have had aweful consequences - feeling faint with every breath, severe irritability and aggitation, head aches and major sweating eisodes. I am left with more thoughts of suicide and hopelessness - a life in hell. | F | 26 | 1 years | 8/28/2003 | 1 | extreme clinical depression | itching,sweating,prolonged sleeping hours,insomnia,weight gain, extreme anger and rage, hallusinations, hyperventilation, muscle spasms, inability to sit still or concentrate for more than 15 min., blackouts, anxiety,depression. | horrible nightmares, it was like a horror film inside my head every time i closed my eyes. It also gave me horrible withdrawal symptoms even whem tooken off slowly. I was vomiting, had diarriah, headache, dizzieness, loss feeling of limbs, hallusinations, and not knowing what was happening around me. I do not recommened this drug, there are far less harmful ones. | F | 17 | 6 months | 9/1/2003 | 5 | anxiety/panic attacks | some weight gain and high blood pressure. Do not mix with caffiene or high sugar products-heart racing occurs | This medication has allowed me to resume my life. I wasn't going out with friends or any other social events afraid that an anxiety attack would occur. I don't even feel like I'm on medication,unlike my previous experience with Paxil and Prozac. I feel free again, I'm my old self. It's so nice to enjoy the things that people my age group do. I lost out on about 3yrs before I found this drug. No more making excuses to everyone about why I can't make it out. I'm still on Effexor xr 225 a day for the last 8 months and a Xanex here and there if I'm flying or something. I've had a very positive experience. | F | 30 | 8 months | 9/9/2003 | 5 | clinical depression | slight anxiety increase, night sweats | F | 26 | 7 months | 9/10/2003 | 4 | anxiety and depression | Delayed ejaculation for the first 3 months, consipation for first 2-3 months, some jitteriness first 2 weeks. After about 4 months of use, I noticed a small amount of short-term memory decrease. | The drug was especially effective for anxiety reduction. Be sure to taper off when ceasing drug use. Expect some minor drug withdrawal symptoms for 2-3 weeks, mainly jitteriness. | M | 38 | 6 months | 9/17/2003 | 2 | Depression and Anxiety | Very tired and nervous. And Diarrhea | M | 71 | 2 months | 9/21/2003 | 5 | Major Depression & Social Anxiety | Moderate weight loss; Moderate loss of sexual desire; Drinking more liquids than usual. These side effects seem to be easing with time. | Began with 75mg/day. Doctor increased doseage to 150mg/day. This medicine has been very effective in lifting me out of major depression. I now look forward to getting the most out of each day, and I enjoy interaction with other people. I had previosly tried Wellbutrin SR, Prozac, Paxil, and Lexapro. Effexor works far better than any of the others did for me. | M | 43 | 4 months | 9/24/2003 | 5 | ANXIETY/PANIC ATTACKS | WARMER THAN USUAL, REDUCED SEX DRIVE, JAW CLENCHING AND NERVOUS TICS | I USED TO USE ATIVAN FOR MY ANXIETY AND FOUND THAT I TOOK IT EVEN WHEN I REALLY DIDN'T NEED IT. EFFEXOR XR HAS HELPED ME TO DO THINGS I HAVEN'T DONE IN YEARS. IT WORTH PUTTING UP WITH THE MILD SIDE EFFECTS. I'VE EVEN FLOWN WITHOUT WORRYING ABOUT THE FACT THAT I WAS TRAPPED AND COULDN'T GET OUT IF I WANTED TO.I FEEL EXCITED ABOUT DOING THINGS WITH MY FAMILY. BELIEVE ME, I WAS NEVER LIKE THAT EVEN WHEN I WAS A LOT YOUNGER. TO THE PERSON WHO HAS THE JAW CLENCHING, I HAVE IT TOO! I ALSO HAVE SOME ANNOYING NERVOUS ARM AND HEAD TICS. BUT I STILL FEEL IT'S WELL WORTH IT. I STARTED ON 37.5 MG AND NOW I TAKE 75 MG AND I'VE BEEN THERE EVER SINCE. I HOPE I NEVER HAVE TO STOP TAKING IT. GOOD LUCK!!! | F | 46 | 1 years | 9/26/2003 | 4 | Depression due to Bipolar Disorder | weight gain, dizziness, headaches, Electrical shock like feeling-not constant, but takes a long time to get rid of, diareah, constipation, nausea.... | I believe this medication is VERY ADDICTIVE in the long run. I expierience shock like sensations that run through my body for a brief period of time when effexor isn't taken for a period of 3 to 5 days. These electrical shock like feelings vary in intensity and duration, usually I feel it in my arms ,chest, and fingers. | F | 23 | 3 years | 9/27/2003 | 1 | Depression and anxiety | Loss of libido, lack of motivation, hypersomnia. Experienced dizziness, nausea, headaches, tiredness and low mood when I reduced dosage from 150mg to 75mg. | Have so far been unable to come off this drug. I wouldn't recommend it to anyone. I've been able to come off other antidepressants without experiencing such adverse withdrawal effects. I would never have taken this drug if I had been aware of the serious withdrawal problems. | F | 30 | 3 years | 10/18/2003 | 4 | depression, anxiety | Dry mouth mostly- I seem like I am always drinking something. The side effects I have are mostly when I don't take effexor for a day or two, and my withdrawal symptoms are terrible: anxiety, vomiting, sweats, nausea, dizziness, diarrhea, migraines. | When my doctor put me on Effexor XR, my depression symptoms seem to diminish within days. My anxiety was still there, and I still found myself going to the ER for anxiety attacks, which were the reasons for the chest pains I was having. So in addition to Effexor, my doctor also put me on Xanax as needed, and I feel a lot better. I feel terrible though that I have these chemical imbalances and that I am dependent on Effexor, and I think I will need to be on it for the rest of my life. | F | 23 | 2.5 years | 10/24/2003 | 3 | Previous Anti D was being withdrawn | At best, motivated/creative but impulsive/and sweaty, generally upbeat. At worst, frightened by occasional horrible thoughts and feeling vulnerable and fearful. | Started on 75mg but felt wasn't strong enough upped to 150mg which for now seems manageable. Not sure if still strong enough or medication not suiting me.......Would like to ease off eventually but always seem to have an event to get thru.... | F | 42 | 3 months | 10/25/2003 | 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 | 4 | depression | numbness | M | 24 | 3 years | 10/27/2003 | 3 | stress, troubles in my life | low sex drive, tired. | None | F | 40 | 5 weeks | 11/3/2003 | 3 | depression/anxiety | Weight gain (20 lbs. in 6 mos), nightmares, eye twitching, headaches, complete loss of sex drive, delayed orgasm, sleepiness (take it at bedtime, it knocks me out), has made PMS alot worse, dizziness. | This is only the second pill I've tried. The side effects are unbearable. I'd rather be depressed than fat and single ( because boyfriends need sex). The eye twitching is annoying. If I wrote my nightmares down, I could write more gruesome novels than Stephen King. I've gained weight, despite the fact that I've completely changed my eating habits and follow a strict exercise regime. The people at the gym are baffled by me. I'm the only one getting fatter. And no it's not muscle. My mood is great though. I'm a social butterfly. But I'm down on myself all the time, too, because of my weight gain. I wouldn't recommend any antidepressants. Exercise, eat healthy, and volunteer or join groups or play a sport. I'm am going to try to ween myself off of this stuff. It's just not healthy. | F | 25 | 7 months | 11/4/2003 | 2 | stress/anixety | increased appetite | F | 39 | 5 months | 11/4/2003 | 4 | stress, depressed | Hot flashes, hungry all the time, tired, low sex drive | My doctor took me off the effexor and switch me to wellbutrin sr. The reason was I was still tired after taking effexor and it should have given me more energy, plus I had a low sex drive on it, and my doctor said Wellbutrin has no sexual side effects. Anyway after stopping the effexor and going without anything, the third day it seemed like I crashed, upset stomach, dizzy, light headed, exteremly tired, no energy. All I could do was lay in bed it was awefull. My doctor put me back on 30 millgrams plus take 1 Wellbutrin for 7 days. After I took the effexor and wellbutrin it took about 7 hours but I was totaly back to normal. Allways ask you doctor if there will be any side effects after you stop taking an anti depresent. | F | 40 | 5 weeks | 11/7/2003 | 1 | Depression | Nausea,trouble sleeping,weight gain,stopped mentrual cycle | This medicine was awful.When I had to go off of it I went thru major withdrawls. I felt like I had been hit with a semi truck. My body ached and my head pounded. I have had a much better response to wellbutrin sr,without all the side effects. I am much better without this awful drug,the day after I went off it, my menstraul cyle came back. | F | 26 | 3 weeks | 11/11/2003 |