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 |
| 4 | Depression | I gained 15 pounds on this which was OK for me as I've always been slim and it was better to be a little plump and happier. However recently it seems to have stopped working for me so I will probably try something new. | I found effexor xr combined with celexa to be a good cocktail of meds for my depression. No sexual side effects which was very nice after prozac and paxil completely took all libido away. | F | 48 | 6 years 75mg 1X day | 3/17/2010 | 4 | Depression | Vivid dreams, shallow moods (like I literally could not feel true sadness, guilt, anger). Every day had a little bit more sunshine. | Effexor worked great for my depression. My only complaint was that I could no longer write deep poetry because I was so happy all the time. The vivid dreams I had were absolutely incredible. The only problems I had were when I forgot to take it. If I missed a pill, I would get panic attacks, be short of breath, couldn't focus or function at all, and have cold sweats. This would all go away upon taking the next pill. I went off Effexor because I didn't want to get hooked and take it for the rest of my life (my dad has taken it for years.) I went off of it on my own, without a psychiatrist, by dividing the capsules and weening myself off. (Note: I did go through a severe panic attack when I tried going cold turkey-- dumb idea to begin with.) It was a great drug when I needed it, just be careful. | F | 19 | 2 years 150 mg 1X day | 3/24/2010 | 4 | Recurrent Major Depression | weight gain, reduced sex drive | I have taken a high dose (600 mg) for 10 yrs. My doctor will not go any higher, although I would in a minute. We have added meds to the effexor with varying results. Overall though, the effexor has been a life saver. | F | 52 | 10 years | 1/28/2010 | 4 | dysthymia | at first an upset stomach, but then periodic sleep disturbances. Also, more intense dreamds | F | 29 | 6 months | 4/21/2001 | 4 | depression-partner left me | dizziness, feeling sick, slight mania, difficulty achieving orgasm | If you are prescribed this try to work through first couple of weeks when side effects are at their worst-they then disappear and the drug is v.helpful. Rekindled my interest in life when it had gone. | F | 27 | 3 months | 4/27/2001 | 4 | biploar depression | wherever shall i start? The benefits outweigh the side effects however my boyfriend would not agree. | I understand that 300mg is the top dose...that any higher is not clinically helpful. | F | 42 | 7 years 300mg 1X day | 2/17/2010 | 4 | Depression | Delayed orgasm. | Within days I felt like a different person. Sleeping better, thinking better, feeling better. I can think clearly and am actually productive at work now. Haven't gained weight, but haven't lost either and I'm motivated enough to be back on an exercise program. Not pleased with the affect on my libido but its worth it given the positive affects of this medication on my emotional and physical well-being. | F | 44 | 1 months 37.5mg 1X day | 2/26/2010 | 4 | depression/anxiety | at first, within the first hour of taking it, I would feel like I was on speed. My mind would race from thought to thought. Now after five years, it is memory problems, concentration problems, foggy brained, bleary vision, emotionally numb | Considering I would not sleep at all before I started taking Effexor XR, I am doing well. I sleep well every night, lots of energy, and can handle any kind of stress. I will have to take this for the rest of my life, but so be it | F | 57 | 5 years 112mg 1X day | 2/27/2010 | 4 | Depression | Rash of Chest&Back, Sweating, Vivid Dreams, Bruising More Easily, Dizzy, Loss of Appetite, Thirsty, Jaw Clenching, Weight Loss | I been on 75mg of Effexor for about a month now and its seems to be helping my mood.... and if this tiny little capsule can do that then I think its worth suffering some side effects | F | 28 | 1 months | 5/14/2006 | 4 | PTSD | Ive been on for about 2 months. When I first went on it, the headaches were horrible, but passed after about a week. Was VERY tired, now that I take it at night its good. Defintely helping the depression. HORRIBLE NIGHT SWEATS and Night mares though, but its worth it to be normal. Itchy scalp and a little bit of teeth grinding and memory loss | F | 27 | 2 months | 3/6/2006 | 4 | deprression | Effexor has major side affects for me when I miss a dose, severe vomitting, migraines, severe anger almost to the point of beating the hell out of someone. I was place in the hospital for the side effects when I had missed a day . I was so sick, they had to give me a shot to stop the vomitting. | I hope to God you NEVER stop making this stuff because I am severly adddicted to it. the withdrawl symtems for me are alful and therfore I would not be able to be taken off of it, I have tried even to come off gradually and I can't handle the effects. I have been on 300 mg of effexor for 4 years now. | F | 35 | 4 days | 3/20/2006 | 4 | Major depression | Weight gain | Never ever try to come off cold turkey!! In the process of weaning off by the doctors orders. Tingling in feet, and that is it so far. I can't wait to be off of hs drug! It helped for 6 years, but the weight gain is really getting to me! | F | 40 | 6 years 150mg 1X day | 2/16/2013 | 4 | anxiety & mild depression | Side effects - extremely vivid dreams (some good, some bad), memory loss, weight gain, & decreased sex drive. | continued... The only way to shake some of the symptoms of withdrawl is to lay down. It doesn't work instantly. I have to lay there awhile to feel a little better. Once I get up the symptoms are there. The only way for me to shake these feelings it to take another dose. (I currently take 150mg.) | F | 26 | 4 years | 10/30/2005 | 4 | Bipoar Depression | Appetite suppression, insomnia, increased blood pressure, mild to moderate stimulant-like effects | Effexor has been doing a pretty good job of combatting my resistant depression, in combination with an SSRI. The insomnia, increased blood pressure and stimulant-like effects of this medicine are mostly when I first went on it and for a couple of weeks following dose increases. I was up to 300 mg for several weeks but found myself getting irritable and moody on that higher dose. Overall I am satisfied with this medication, although I wish it didn't raise my blood pressure etc. | F | 23 | 4 months 150 MG 1X day | 7/4/2012 | 4 | Major Depression | Terrible night sweats (most nights), non-existent libido, concentration difficulties, unbearable discontinuation syndrome if I miss a tablet | There's no doubt that Effexor XR saved my life, however long-term use is not the best. My moods are stable, but I'm now mildly and continuously depressed because of the two main side effects - lack of libido and bad night sweats. It's ruining my relationship, and so I'd really like to get off it but am terrified due to the side effects, and not knowing what I'll be like when I'm off it. I didn't have a choice but to resort to this drug, and I owe my life to it. It has made my life bearable, but introduced new problems which I never had before. | F | 23 | 9 years 150 mg 1X day | 7/13/2012 | 4 | depression | I have not suffered any side effects. | Effexor XR has been very helpful to alleviate my depression. Lately, I have had brief bouts of mild depression, so my doctor added Welbutrin XL 300 mg. | F | 58 | 6 years 150 mg 2X day | 7/13/2012 | 4 | Anxiety | weight gain, sweating, some tiredness | This drug has made a huge difference in my life. Because of the side effects, however, I am considering taking a different anti-depressant that works for anxiety. | F | 45 | 37.5 1X day | 7/1/2011 | 4 | Depresssion/Anxiety | Low sex drive | The good FAR outweigh the bad for me with this drug. I have tried over a dozen anti-depressants in my life, and I can say without a doubt that Effexor XR saved my life. I am able to feel all of my emotions and it is amazing. I did feel good enough at one point and stopped taking them, withdrawal was terrifying and awful. After I wasn't have withdrawal symptoms, I was back to my miserably depressed self. I have accepted that anti-depressants are just a part of my life and am incredibly happy to have this particular drug. | F | 25 | 4 years 37.5 MG 1X day | 7/4/2011 | 4 | lack of sex drive blurriness sleeping all the time no energy confusion at times | I am going to have my doctor step me down if possible, they upped it 2 months ago from 75mg to 150mg when another medicine affected me terribly. I got depressed, cried all day and couldn't maintain without suppervision. | F | 49 | 7 days 150mg 1X day | 6/21/2011 | 4 | Depression | weight gain (though ten years is a long time), gas, fatigue after taking the pill, headache/nausea/vomiting if dose missed by a few hours | Effexor rocked my world for 8 years until my pharmacist switched me to the generic. It took a friend to point out all the changes that had occured since then - change in sleep patterns, reckless behaviour, apathy, suicidal thoughts, etc. Since then, its been a roller coster trying to find something that works again. Going back on the name-brand didn't solve the issues. Had there not been a switch to the generic and the fallout, I'd have rated it a 5. | F | 36 | 10 years 150 MG 1X day | 11/22/2011 |