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 | I was taking Effexor for anxiety | I have dreams quite frequently. I sweat a lot and can be moody at times. All in all I think Effexor has changed my life for the better. People should give it more time to work. It takes 6 weeks for anything to feel any better. Everything has negative side effects you just have to weigh the pros and cons. I think Effexor is wonderful and I won't be stopping anytime soon. | F | 27 | 10 years 75 MG | 4/24/2013 | 5 | Mood swings - lows were very low | The side effects were so awful that I have had to go off of the drug. I slept 18 hours a day, developed a huge unexplained itchy blistering rash, increased blood pressure, increased heart rate, made me too passive, and gained 30 pounds. The sleeping was the straw that broke the camel's back. | The effexor did make my moods really up beat, very even, and gave me a great outlook on life. However, I had to weigh which was worse, the mood swings or the side effects. The side effects were just too great. | F | 48 | 2.5 years | 11/30/2005 | 5 | Depression | low sex drive, tired during the day, last night I decided to take it in the evening, I will let you know how it goes | Best thing I have done, I still have my sad days though, but I think we all need to have a balance in life so my sad days are ok.. I will take Effexor for the rest of my life....I take 150mg | F | 53 | 6 years | 1/25/2006 | 5 | PTSD, anxiety, depression | At 37.5mg: Surge of energy and sense of well-being almost immediately. Low-grade headache the first couple of days. Jaw tension. Marked increase in libido. Decreased appetite. At 75mg: felt too hyper with lots of restless energy (bouncing legs up and down). Clenching my jaws a lot. Returned to 37.5 mg after 2 days at 75mg because I felt like I didn't need that much. | Began with 1 week at 37.5mg. I was instructed to increase to 75mg at week 2 but, after researching the effects of this drug, I have decided to remain at 37.5mg for as long as it is working, for fear of upping the meds unnecessarily. Even at this low dose I feel fantastic, focused and full of energy. Effexor is helping me to not focus on my anxiety and worries - I am able to let them go. At the same time, I am able to perform diligently at work and focus intently on projects. I haven't felt this good in a very, very long time. | F | 37 | 10 days | 3/16/2006 | 5 | Depression/mood swings | I am tired all day long/low energy. Start yawning early in the day and keep going until I go to bed. Have experienced weight gain. Exercising and dieting don't seem to get the weight off. A missed dosage causes symptons like the flu which will last for a couple of days. | No longer have crying jags. Able to deal with anxiety better. Able to handle stress better and to look at the bigger picture before I would just jump off the deep end. | F | 35 | 1 days | 3/12/2006 | 5 | GAD/Anxiety | When i first started the effexor 5yrs ago, I had some dizziness, so I started taking it at night, slept better and didnt feel the dizziness anymore, had some kind of acid reflux going on but was under a lot of stress/aniexty when i started, that quickly passed. lowered sex drive when on the 75 dos. Have been on a maintenance dose for 4 years 37.5, GAD is a thing of the past, dont want to stop cause im scared it may come back. Tried going off effexor, after one day weird shocky brain/roof of mouth sensations, so I started them again. Gained 7lbs but then I dont have that crippling anxiety anymore. Sex drive is normal at the 37.5 a day dose. | Highly recommened for GAD suffers!! | F | 37 | 5 years | 3/21/2006 | 5 | GAD | Horrible hangovers, forgetful, better sexual response, weird shock sensations when I forget to take a dose, more struggle with weight | I am on 75mg for Generalized Anxiety. My crazy worry thougts are pretty much gone and I think that I am happier than I've been in awhile. The worst thing about this drug for me is that as I continue to take it, my ability to process alcohol gets much worse. I don't drink often, but when I do, I experience blackouts and serious all-day hangovers complete with vomiting etc. I definately plan to cut down on alcohol, but it is a drag. My doctor gave me Wellbutrin to take in addition to the Effexor because of an unmotivated feeling, but I haven't wanted to take it because I am worried about additional side effects - especially when I have a couple glasses of wine. | F | 35 | 6 months | 3/21/2006 | 5 | Anxiety/Depression | Feeling hotter than usual (but not too bad), bruising more easily. Dry mouth a little. | On previous medications (Zoloft, Luvox) I never had reserves to get through the day if I was feeling bad (which was often). I would have lost my job. Effexor has given me back energy, feelings, and a life. I am more well than I can recall being in the past, and the side effects are not a problem. I'd rather have them and have a life too. | F | 32 | 8 months | 4/28/2006 | 5 | depression | I sleep sounder on this medicine so it can be more difficult to wake up and I'm really groggy when I do wake up. | I love this medicine! I previously tried Zoloft (no change), Wellbutrin XL (no change), Lexapro (awful side effects and no change!), but after only a few days on effexor, I feel great. | F | 25 | 3 weeks | 4/28/2006 | 5 | GAD, Panic Attacks | Withdrawal.... O-M-G | So I've been on Effexor along with Klonopin for almost a year now and I have to say this compbination has helped a great deal. My anxiety is actually in "remission" now. I will say however that I had 2 days of hell when my company changed insurance programs and I couldn't get my script filled in time. Withdrawal is not good, repeat, not good. If you decide you don't like this drug, talk to your doctor and go off it slowly. | F | 34 | 1 years 75 mg 1X day | 2/8/2010 | 5 | Post Partum Depression | None. Happiness. Level Mood. | Amazing! Took for Post Partum Depression and noticed I no longer had severe PMS, so I kept taking it. Love the lack of mood swings and I am always pretty happy. Less on edge. Calmer. Nicer, and I don't obsess on things. Really has given me a much more positive attitude. I'll never quit taking it unless someone makes me. Life is good on Effexor XR! | F | 41 | 11 years 37.5 1X day | 2/5/2010 | 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 | 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 | 5 | depression and anxiety | F | 37 | 2 years | 4/11/2001 | 5 | Major depression | F | 26 | 1 months | 4/17/2001 | 5 | depression | Slight loss of appetite, slight loss of sex drive but not as bad as other antidepressants, very vivid and interesting dreams (I liked the crazy dreams). | Effexor XR is the only antidepressant that has helped me, and I think I've tried them all. I have been on it twice for about a year each time...I felt wonderful while on it but it gradually stops working after about a year. Felt so much better while on this drug...I was friendly, outgoing, could laugh about things, felt normal. My emotions were great...felt fairly happy most of the time but not zombie-like. There were still times when I felt down but they didn't develop into depression like they would have had I not been on the drug. I actually lost about 5-10 lbs while on this drug. It helped my anxiety so I stopped munching out of boredom/stress. Really changed my life for the time I was on it. Unfortunately it doesn't seem to work for long periods of time. It is hard to wean off of, but I think the benefits far outweighed the inconvenience of withdrawal. Wean yourself off slowly. I only took 75 mg so I switched to 37.5 for a month or so, then started taking the 37.5 every other day, then every third day. You will have headaches and flu-like symptoms and weird electrical jolts in your brain for a few days during the process. It's not such a huge deal. | F | 32 | 2 years 75 mg 1X day | 4/5/2010 | 5 | panic disorder | none | I love it and have not had one panic attack since being on this drug | F | 60 | 10 years 225 mg 1X day | 4/7/2010 | 5 | Anxiety/panic attacks | Lots of energy (caffeine-like jitters) and always hungry. | This was an amazing drug. It made me feel much less anxious and I only had 1 panic attack the entire time I was on it - and it was at the beginning when it probably hadn't kicked in yet. The jitters were easily bearable (it just feels like you don't want to sit still, but it's not unpleasant), though the hunger was no joke - it got expensive ;) I gained no weight though, probably a combination of the constant movement and my already fast metabolism. The only problem I had was when I was being weaned off of it: that blood-rushing feeling in your head when you stretch or yawn... well... I got that all the time. It lasted about a week or 2, and then it was fine. All antidepressants have withdrawals, just make sure you wean off of it slowly. All in all, a fantastic cure for anxiety and probably depression too. Just make sure you're being monitored, because I've heard of other people not being able to take the side effects. I HIGHLY recommend it! (Oh, I took it when I was 17 - I don't know if they've changed the formula by now or if my age made a difference. I know they don't prescribe it to minors anymore because of a risk of suicidal thoughts/actions.) | F | 26 | 1 years 75 mg 1X day | 4/19/2010 | 5 | anxiety, mild depression | it took about 4 weeks to really start working. in that time i had strange feelings almost like i was on a high at times. pupils were hugely enlarged, clenching my jaw alot, suffering alot of dreaming i never use to. sleeping alot about 12hours a day, coffee doesnt keep me awake anymore.have experinced headaches alot when i wake up mainly. increased appiette, weight gain of course. no lose of sex drive. | effexor works very well. has aken away all my anxiety and depression. makes everyday life much more mangable. im happy with the result, is certainly worth the side affects. the side effects are less common and some totally gone already. Very grateful for this drug! | F | 20 | 3 months 75mg 1X day | 4/25/2010 |