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 | Depression/bi-polar | No libido and was not helping with depression or bi-polar symptoms. I have been fighting all of this for over 40 years and this was the worst stuff I have ever been on. Withdrawl is horrible with panic attacks and that was after 2.5 months of tapering down from 300 mg to 37.5 at the end. I still am working out the withdraw have been off it now for 5 days. It sucks. | Try anything else you can, no one tells you about the horrific withdrawl problems. I have been on many different psych drugs for bi-polar for over 40 years and this was by far the worst drug I have ever taken. | M | 55 | | 4/20/2005 | 1 | misdiagnosed depresion | i took one extended release 12 hours later ended up in e.r with heartrate 180 and pounding.with every beat came a jolt of heat & electricity rushing thru head.i thought i would die that morning.i've had strange feelings in my head&body&unable to focus.i wake every morning w/a buzzing feeling in my head.i cant say this all came from the one pill i took,but i can say i havent been right since.if you have panic attacks DO NOT USE THIS MEDICINE.i was misdiagnosed with depression but was already having bad panic attacks.EFFEXOR took me to panic attack hell. | F | 30 | 1 days | 4/16/2005 | 3 | Mild Depression | I initially started taking the medicine in the evening, but quickly realized that I got severe insomnia. Switching it to the morning has fixed that. Over time I have developed really, I mean REALLY vivid dreams. So vivid that I'm not sure if it an event really happened, or if I dreamt it. I've also developed terrible night sweats. I'm dripping, and my PJs and sheets are stuck to me. It's quite uncomfortable to wake up soaked, and my husband isn't too thrilled by it either. | F | 27 | 7 months | 4/14/2005 | 1 | depression | nightmares, peripheral electric feelings, nausa vomiting, headaches | cured depression while on it | F | 45 | | 4/14/2005 | 4 | depression,anxiety | None | When I started at 75mg nothing really changed,but then I went up to 150mg and I felt a boost in my energy,but then after about a month it started to wear off.Sothen I went up to 250mg and now my energys bach,and I dont seem to be as nervous and depressed as I was,I just hope it doesnt wear off this time. | F | 34 | 5 months | 4/13/2005 | 4 | Anxiety,, OCD, Mild Depression | Pupils dialated, a little shaky, I started at a low dose and quickly went to a high dose because it wasnt helping. I had a little bit of a problem falling asleep last night.I havent had any bad side effects. | I feel so at ease, I love it. I dont have fits of rage anymore, I am calm when things happen and that way I deal with them better. I dont worry about things, I take things one step at a time. I dont feel tired, I feel like I can talk to people, and express emotion with out feeling funny about it. Over all it has helped me greatly. I think that this drug is great, but only for certain people | F | 22 | 2 weeks | 4/8/2005 | 2 | depression and anxiety | Extreme fatigue. I am consuming about 1-2 grams of caffeine a day. (Yes, the math is right) Often two or three pots of coffee just to get out of bed. Then I feel great till the caffeine wears off. I use Klonopin to sleep. Not my normal sex driven self, but also no sexual side effects once the situation does arise. | I dont know - I give up on these SSRIs. Only recommend if depressive symptoms are serious, and not for those who are trying to counteract consumptive behaviors and mild depression. This drug is creating another obstacle for me as I try to gain control of my body and mind. I will stop taking this medication. | M | 28 | 7 weeks | 4/7/2005 | 1 | severe anxiety | loss of appetite very dizzy unable to function feeling worse than before cold sweats can't go outside do to bad coordination and zombie like feeling feeling like the world is spinning shaking constintly very weird thoughts can't consintrate feeling high on weird drugs never had this feeling before..... | now i stopped after taking it after four days i feel a bit better but still not like i used to feel i'm still shaking and feeling like im in another world every time i go outside i feel like the world is spinning and like im going to faint PLEASE STOP TAKING IT OR DON | F | 23 | 4 days | 4/4/2005 | 3 | Depression | Intense mood swings: easily aggitated, annoyed, anxious, slightly paranoid at night, if taken in the evening I can't fall asleep, clenched jaw, twitching of hands, arms, and feet, slight bobbing of head, dry eyes, EXTREME loss of sexual desire, inability to concentrate, lack of motivation, and forgetfullness. Sometimes I completely forget what I did the previous day. | Sometimes my mood is greatly improved, but at other times, it is worse. Only in the past week I have had severe lows where I think about suicide and cry hysterically. I fight with people a lot more often. | F | 18 | 1.5 years | 4/3/2005 | 4 | depression and anxiety | Yawning like crazy during the day, sweating more than usual, and extremly interesting/bizzare dreams, not nightmares, just weird, | i am on a 75mg dosage and have been for about four monthes. It has really helped me deal with stress better and let go of issues. The side effects are funny, but much better than being sad and confused with my own emotions. | F | 18 | 4 months | 4/2/2005 | 1 | M | 8 weeks | 4/2/2005 | 4 | Anxiety/depression | nausea if taken without food. Head | Helped immensely with depression and anxiety. I'm afraid of what will happen if I stop taking it though. | F | 25 | 2 years | 3/30/2005 | 4 | Anxiety/ depression | Severe high blood pressure. I had to start taking blood pressure medicine. Really, really vivid dreams. electric shock feeling in my head if I wait too long in between pills. | Worked very well on the depression and anxiety. | F | 25 | 3 years | 3/30/2005 | 4 | depression and anxiety | uneven pupils, loss of appetite, inability to cry, elevated blood pressure, extreme discontinuation symptoms | While coming off of Effexor XR is not at all pleasant, the discontinuation symptoms do get better and eventually go away. | F | 26 | 1 years | 3/29/2005 | 5 | depression | extremely vivid dreams... actually very detailed, complex and rather bizarre, but entertaining. NO dream analysis could ever explain them, but never nightmares.I remembered them clearly when awake. | No other side effects. I had experienced a tragedy that eventually produced a deep depression much like post-traumatic stress syndrom. This medication helped a great deal.I felt much better and able to cope after 3 weeks. Previous to medication, I was not able to function, cried continuously without reason. Not sure where I'd be if I had not begun this treatment. | M | 45 | 8 months | 3/28/2005 | 3 | gad sad | started at 75mg side effects were dry mouth delayed orgasms.(went away after couple of weeks) also hands and feet sweating still there and hard to sleep most of the time. Went up as high as 225mg. It was too much felt tired no motivation. I am down to 112.5mg side effects are a lot better. | helped about 50% for sad gad about the same but no panic attacks as of late. I also take trazadone at night for sleep it works good so far(just started). | M | 29 | 3 months | 3/28/2005 | 4 | Manic Depression and Anxiety | Difficulty achieving orgasm. Increased heart rate and yawning taking 225/mg a day | I have noticed that i am more outgoing and that my depression still hits hard some days but not everyday. I am so glad i have found this medication through my doctor. I had tried lexapro, zoloft, prozac,etc before this. | M | 26 | 9 months | 3/24/2005 | 5 | general anxiety disorder | increased nervousness in the beginning. dry mouth, sweating, weight gain, lack of sex drive. | effexor xr has been a good drug to help me with my panic disorder. | F | 27 | 3 years | 3/23/2005 | 4 | depression/anxiety | Typical with effexor XR- Dizzy, jaw tight, teeth grinding. By the way withdrawing is A BAAAAAD. | I have been very satisfied. I have noticed that alcohol has a stronger effect on me now. But please be careful when stopping! | M | 32 | 5 years | 3/22/2005 | 4 | ocd anxiety | F | 37 | 3 years | 3/20/2005 |