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 |
| 3 | depression/chronic fatigue | Works well on the depression. As many others have stated, if I skip a dose, I snap at everything and the electrical shocks start. I've gone off it once before cold turkey and the withdrawals are HORRIBLE!!! I was incapacitated for a couple of weeks and the symptoms went on for a good 5 weeks. I have gained about 25 to 30 pounds. I am incredibly tired and apathetic. I am also developing a lot of hip and leg pain, as well as some dizziness and blood pressure fluctuations. I am waking up with sleeping limbs daily and often experience numbness and tingling throughout the day. I am getting nothing done that needs to be. I would like to switch to something else, but currently have no health insurance and I am avoiding another doctor visit. I take 75mg once a day. I am also developing increasedPlease BE ADVISED of definite withdrawal symptoms if you are considering this medication!!! | F | 38 | 1 years | 1/13/2005 | 3 | panic attacks menopause | hot flashes weight gain blurred vision bitchy no sex drivetrying to go off it .Don,t feel like mys | Trying to go off it 75 mg. don,t quite feel real. SPACE CADET< | F | 46 | 1 days | 1/13/2005 | 3 | panic attacks menopause | hot flashes weight gain blurred vision bitchy no sex drivetrying to go off it .Don,t feel like mys | Trying to go off it 75 mg. don,t quite feel real. SPACE CADET< | F | 46 | 1 days | 1/13/2005 | 5 | Depression/Anxiety | stomache upset, sleeplessness (when taken at night so I switched to mornings) dry mouth | I've been on Paxil, Remeron, Sinequan, and Tofranil and Effexor seems to be the most helpful for me. | M | 43 | 1 years | 1/11/2005 | 4 | Depression | Well, I have been on it for 3 months and I am very happy. I have no mood swings, I am able to laugh, cry, be sad, etd. at the proper times. I heve experinced some side effects. the speed feeling for a few weeks, bad orgasms ok now, sleepy, it is going away, missed a dose and had that weird head syndrome. I was a heavy beer drinker and now cant stand the taste of alcohol of any kind! I liked drinkng and the Effexor took that away.Saves me $$$. Kinda took to coffee real heavy though it has been tapering off. I may have weight gain as I quit the beer thing of at least 6 pK A and I have lost no weight. But I am happy. Oh yea, I am kinda having a hard time thinking of certain words at times. | I have no advice. If it works, it works. The unfortunate thing about all drugs is that they are not natural. I fully expect to be on this till it stops workjing and ALL A.D.'s will stop working as soon as your brain can adjust to the chemicals.....As for withdrawls, heck, I cant stop COFFEE without a headache and feeling sleepy for 2 weeks. | M | 37 | 90 days | 1/10/2005 | 3 | anxiety | loss of libido at 21 years of age:(, I've also gained 10/15 lbs. | On the positive side, I do feel a lot better | F | 21 | 1.5 years | 1/10/2005 | 4 | Anxiety/ Depression | mild insomnia, poor interactions with alcohol | This is an excellent medication for anyone who has a depressiv or anxiety disorder. I suffer from both, and this is my second time on the drug. it has done a great deal for me. I have only been taking it for 6 months on my second bout, but I took it for two years before, and it did wonders. The only problems I had with it were when I came off it the first time. withdrawl is really tough, but past that, it's a good drug. | F | 19 | 6 months | 1/9/2005 | 5 | GAD and depression | First few days mental confusion, memory loss, hard to put thoughts together. I started at 37.5 mg, then 75, and now at 150 mg. The side effects are non-existant now. I recommend taking a week or two off work when beginning to take this medication for the first time. | This is absolutely the best anti-depressant on the market! I do not feel any fatigue like I did with Paxil CR. I feel very normal and I can feel it in my voice when I talk. I am enthusiastic about life now and can get up and tackle things. I highly recommend this medication for people that can't seem to find the right one. Effexor works differently than Paxil. I was on Paxil CR 12.5 mg and quit it cold turkey and went on Effexor. Paxil worked for awhile but I just did not feel like myself and always fatigued as well. Effexor is now the one!! | M | 33 | 3 months | 1/8/2005 | 5 | Depression | Not worth mentioning! Nothing comapered to depression! | This drug seems to be sent directly from god! I'v tried all of other AD-s with zero response. This worked in a week. And those, who complane about the drug, please keep you're word to youreself! People respond very different to drugs and if you werent lucky dont mistaken other's!!! It has saved many many lives! Allways remember, there is light at the end of the tunnel!!! Good luck to you all! Be sure, you'll find the right AD, just keep looking. | M | 20 | 1 weeks | 1/7/2005 | 5 | depression | the first two weeks had a dry mouth and dry stool. Also felt very lethargic but it is starting to subside. | I had read alot of negativity about this drug before taking it and was somewhat scared of the side effects. Having taken it now for a month I couldn't imagine living life how i did before. The side effects were minimal and very manageable. Before taking this medication i would have had extreme difficulting coming up with this short description. Now my mind is alot clearer and i look forward to starting a new day. Life saver! | M | 21 | 4 weeks | 1/7/2005 | 5 | ANXIETY/ DEPRESSION | WITHDRAWL EFFECTS WERE SUBSTANCIAL...DIZZY/NAUSEA, SWOOSHING NOISE IN MY HEAD WHEN REFOCUSING OR TURNING MY HEAD...FELT VERY STRANGE , BUT SUBSIDED IN A WEEK OR SO. | WAS EXTREMELY HELPFUL IN CONJUNCTION WITH COUNCELLING. | F | 26 | 1 months | 1/4/2005 | 3 | Migrains | I didn't experience any side effects while taking the medication. It was only when I gradually decreased my dose that I got every side effect known to man. I feel like dying, crying and am full of anger. I am hot one minute and then freezing the next. I have never had the flu, but can only imagin that this is what it feels like only 20 times worse! | If you can help it.... DON'T TAKE IT! It is not worth it in the long run, Trust me...please! | F | 29 | 5 years | 1/4/2005 | 3 | depression | running in sleep, sleep disruption, periods of mania, dryness | good results with 150mg for 90 days; tried 225mg next 90 days with no appreciable benefit; reduced to 150mg; drastic mood swings during transition; bigest perceived benefit in first 45 days | M | 41 | 9 months | 1/4/2005 | 3 | anxiety/ocd/mild depression | Weight gain (almost 40 lbs)...vertigo if I missed even 1 dose...fatigue...diffculty achieving orgasm.... | Effexor SR worked well in helping my symptoms of anxiety and obssesive thoughts and depression. I also saw a therapist for several months and that was helpful....I gained a ton of weight and nothing I did would take it off....I have stopped taking Effexor SR (a month long process) and have dropped over 10 lbs but my anxiety and ocd are slowly coming back...I have tried Zoloft, major sexual side effects, tiredness and weight gain...My doctor has prescribed Wellbutrin XL but I'm quite nervous about the side effects of that drug. | F | 40 | 3 years | 1/4/2005 | 5 | Depression | I was recently diagnosed as having mitral valve prolapse - which is listed as a rare, but possible occurance while on the drug. Also - I have gained about 30 pound over the last year. trying to get off has been difficult. Also, a missed dose would cause me to feel like I was experiencing an electrical shock in my brain and it would make all my senses feel amplified. | Worked wonders on my depression, but the weight gain and effects on my heart are causing me to go off of the drug. | F | 36 | 1 years | 1/2/2005 | 1 | Depression & Anxiety disorder | Weight gain, Sleeplessness, low sex drive, unable to process thoughts. | I have been taking 75 mg a day for a year. I am hungry all the time. I have little or no sex drive. Which makes for a good marriage. The nurse at my DR's office forgot to call in my refill. I have been off of it for 4 days and I feel insane. NEVER EVER stop taking this drug cold turkey. My sister is a nurse and she took care of me. I will be seeing my DR and tapering off this drug. This was very freighting. No one warned me. I am unwilling to have a med affect me this way. Be verrrry careful not to miss a dose. | F | 36 | 1 years | 1/2/2005 | 3 | eating disorder/panic attacks/depre | loss of sex drive, increased from 37.5 mgs-225 mgs mgs in 4 years, weight gain (70 lbs), short term memory loss, withdrawls suck, constipation | it's ok I suppose. I'm at the maximum amount and I feel like I need another bump up. I would love to be med free but I am scared of the side-effects associated with withdrawl | F | 28 | 4 years | 1/1/2005 | 4 | GAD | Not many side effects other than weight gain (not great) | I started taking effexor xr 4 years ago for GAD..I was taking 225mg it was a great drug for me not many side effects..for the last 1 1/2 years my symptoms has started showing up again and was disgnosed with depression and am currently being switched to Paxil but am kind of scared form what ive read abput it. I was weaned off effexor from 225mg to zero in 3 days and honestly for me it was WAY EASIER than I ever wouldve imagined. Everyone has different experiences but for me it wasnt that crazy..i slept for 24hours and felt cloudya nd had a headache but nothing more than that. I strongly recommend it for GAD based on my own experiences. | F | 25 | 4 years | 12/31/2004 | 1 | depression | Horrible drug. Then side effects made me feel like hell. I wish I had never started taking it. Terrible fatigue, malaise, asthma, lump in lower intestinal wall, sinus problems, muscles bones and joints so sore I cry. I feel like right side of my brain is numb, neck hurts horribly, and I'm short winded. I pray I come out of this. Hve been off of Effexor three and a half weeks. CARE ABOUT YOURSELF. DON'T TAKE IT! | F | 62 | 4 years | 12/29/2004 | 1 | depression | Horrible drug. Then side effects made me feel like hell. I wish I had never started taking it. Terrible fatigue, malaise, asthma, lump in lower intestinal wall, sinus problems, muscles bones and joints so sore I cry. I feel like right side of my brain is numb, neck hurts horribly, and I'm short winded. I pray I come out of this. Hve been off of Effexor three and a half weeks. CARE ABOUT YOURSELF. DON'T TAKE IT! | F | 62 | 4 years | 12/29/2004 |