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 | anxious depression | loss of appetite racing heartbeart similar to being on amphetimines | apparently side effects differ greatly with the individual.Less bad effects on this medication than with ssri's taken such as paxil and lexapro | F | 35 | 7 months | 4/3/2004 | 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 | 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 | 4 | depression, anxiety attacks & hives | rapid heartbeat, high blood presure, head'aches, when in the sun i get shinning waving lines across my eyesight. | The time release is the best way to take this drug. I have been on the time rlease for 2 months, a year all total. | F | 63 | 1 years | 7/9/2003 | 4 | depression/anxiety | increased appetite, weight gain, decreased sex drive | can get out of bed in am, with a reason to go about my day, am able to go to work regularly now, kids don't give me as much stress, general feeling of not being overwhelmed by life | F | 28 | 6 days | 5/14/2003 | 4 | long term depression | loss of libido, constipation, weight gain, dry mouth, some trembling feeling drugged | F | 57 | 2 years | 5/24/2003 | 4 | 150 down to 75 down to 35 now on 25 | Im having terrible side effects trying to get off this.....Gas, diarrhea, dizziness, tiredness....... | I feel it did help me greatly but I was on it for a year and want to be off now......I think it made me gain weight and I didnt like how tired it made me......I want to function without medication so we will see | F | 35 | 365 days | 1/31/2004 | 4 | anxiety | When missing a dose, I am dizzy tired and moody. I hate the feeling so I try my best to take effexor xr 150 at the same time every night. I usually can't do much the next day if i do miss. Lately, I have been having orthostatic hypotension, which I believe is a result from this med. | Although there are a few side effects, this drug has made me a different person. I am much happier and can talk to people much easier. Most importantly, I can be myself, I worry less, and i no longer have anxiety attacks. | F | 23 | 3 years | 12/28/2003 | 4 | anxiety mild depression | nausea, loss of appetite, drowsy, slight loss of sex drive. Side effects were much less after about two weeks. | very helpful in keeping moods regular and dealing with daily stress. Much less side effects concerning pms than other similar meds. I take 75mg before bed and wake feeling peaceful and in control. | F | 28 | 5 weeks | 12/5/2003 | 4 | severe clinical depression | When I miss a dose of my medication I get hand tremors and a feeling of nausea. | I've been on 150mg. of Effexor XR for 3 and one half years. I have had stomach problems in the last year and recently developed a very itchy rash. It seems the only reason for these symptoms is the effexor. | F | 54 | 4 years | 2/17/2003 | 4 | Anxiety, depression | Weight gain (14 pounds in 5 months), difficulty achieving orgasm, constipation, low libido. | Horrible withdrawal- | F | 26 | 5 days | 2/18/2003 | 4 | anxiety & depression | gas,intense dreams, slight weight loss | I felt better with the first dose. Am happy and can face the day's challenges without murderous thoughts. Doing my favorite hobies again. | F | 51 | 6 months | 8/22/2003 | 4 | post natal depression | n/a | F | 3 days | 7/14/2004 | 4 | depression | intense dreams, loss of sex drive | F | 28 | 6 months | 4/10/2003 | 4 | Chronic dysthymia | Horrible constipation (almost total blockage if daily Metamucil and a lot of stool softener pills aren't taken every single day). Abolished my desire for sex - totally nonexistent libido. | Did a terrific job of relieving depression, put me on a more even keel, able to better handle stresses of life. But the side effect of such severe constipation would prevent me from considering using in the future. I recently stopped taking it (too abruptly I've found out, with stomach-flu symptoms, vomiting up any and all food or water, feeling hot then cold, with restless legs and intense weird dreams at night, and those 'trails' others have mentioned when moving your head or your eyes), but on a more positive note, I happily discovered my libido is back! All this time I thought it was just me, perhaps a 'phase' I was going through, not knowing how else to explain my total lack of desire for sex. Needless to say, my husband is delighted and will complain loudly if I ever mention wanting to go back on Effexor again! Want to give Wellbutrin a try (patient comments indicate it's a sex drive booster rather than a detractor!) | F | 53 | 20 months | 8/15/2002 | 4 | rage and better concentration | i like the drug however i need 225 mg and they dont make that strength so i need 2 perscriptions one for 75 mg. and one for 150mg. kinda costly. Also getting off the drug is terrible if i miss a dose i get extremely lite headed and sick to my stomach..i cant function at all... so getting off it will be something to see!! | F | 39 | 3 years | 1/13/2003 | 4 | depression | increase in frequency of urination and occasonal urgency incontinence | F | 54 | 11 months | 9/26/2002 | 4 | Major Clinical Depression | Initial side effects went away quickly days of thirst, constipation, slight tremors when dose was too high. But my mood improved faster than I expected less than a week! Yes, some lack of libido, but after several months it came back and seem stronger than ever. I do notice I am warmer than I used to be and sometimes sweat more, but I'm also drinking lots of water. I would rate this a 5, but I have only tried 2 others. This one is the best for me. | I was initially afraid to take ANY meds, which is sad and delayed my enjoyment of life for years. I have gone from 150 mg to 300 (taking separate 75 mg) and now take 225 mg daily. | F | 40 | 2 years | 11/8/2001 | 4 | depression | some tremors in the first 3 weeks, mainly in my right hand | F | 31 | 5 months | 10/17/2001 | 4 | Depression and anxiety disorder | extreme sweating, not much emotion. | This drug helped me a lot when I first starting taking it. It has been four years. My dosage is 150 mg, but now it doesn't seem to be working anymore. I don't want to take a higher dose and have tried other medications in the market. With the help of my Dr. I want to get off this medication. I tried it before, but it will have to be done very slowly because of the bad experience I had with withdrowal symptoms. I honestly think that all psychiatric medications are overused. I have been taking meds for the last 17 years. After a while the stop working and they give you something else to get addicted to. | F | 39 | 4 years | 7/30/2002 |