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(also known as Venlafaxine hydrochloride, Efectin, Effexor XR)
Venlafaxine hydrochloride belongs to class of antidepressants called serotonin-norepinephrine reuptake inhibitors (SNRI). Generic venlafaxine is available in the United States. It was previously available only under the brand names Effexor and Effexor XR. It is also available in the UK under the name "Efexor XL". Venla... more at Wikipedia
Treatment Success Rate
| Top 5 Communities | ||
| Condition | Members | Success |
| Depression | 7897 |
61% |
| Fibromyalgia | 1714 |
55% |
| Post-Traumatic Stress D... | 913 |
60% |
| Panic Attacks | 859 |
59% |
| Bipolar Disorder | 712 |
84% |
Overall, 63% (13622
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Effexor Reviews
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Somewhat good prevents deep bottoming out
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It helps to some degree.
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Has been working well but just had my dose upped to the maximum. No side effects other than fast withdrawals if I miss a dose
Working / Worked
It's been ok, but I am ready to try something new that might help with my narcolepsy and migraines also. I am tired of taking so many pills!
Working / Worked
This might have helped some.
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it did work for several years but then had to switch to something else.
Working / Worked
I liked it. Worked very well when others couldn't
Working / Worked
Has worked for years very well
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only anti-D that has worked for me for years
Working / Worked
worked beautifully for a few months. no side effects. stopped working too soonl
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Effexor XR? Depression & Anxiety?
Effexor XR,I took for quite a while. TEVI changed the formula. Be very careful of the side effects for this medicine. They very nearly had me committe... [More] -
Effexor XR? Depression & Anxiety?
I took Effexor XR and the higher doses made me dizzy and very lethargic. It took me a long time to realize it was a side-effect of the medication and... [More] -
Effexor XR? Depression & Anxiety?
I take Effexor XR and find it to be very effective. Have been on other meds in the past however find this the best so far. [More] -
Effexor XR? Depression & Anxiety?
I take effexor xr and I haven't had any side effects it works great for me. I take valium for anxiety and I take trazadone for sleep. This is all a ... [More] -
effexor xr and sexual side affects
a month and a half ago my pdoc switched me from pristiq to effexor xr and Wow! i suddenly had a sex drive and could um...finish...for the first time i... [More]
