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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 | 5939 |
62% |
| Fibromyalgia | 1195 |
55% |
| Panic Attacks | 643 |
58% |
| Bipolar Disorder | 602 |
84% |
| Post-Traumatic Stress D... | 577 |
59% |
Overall, 64% (10141
Members)
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Effexor Reviews
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Worked well at first. Took it because i also have Fibromyalgia(Dr's think). Kinda tired, though, so...
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didn't work
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it worked well but now i am off of it and starting to get symptoms again, not sure if its seasonal or what.
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Worked well with leveling my emotions, but a little too strong. You could have probably set me on fire and I would have remained calm. Side effects: excessive sweating, loss of libido, nausea, headache, dry mouth
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On it now - definitely helped.
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made me feel better
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i notice a major turn around with in a week and a half i was happier and only getting angry/depressed once a week or so instead of everyday also my sex drive did come back and i had more energy
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have been using less than one year
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I'm still taking it for depression. No side effects.
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This has been the most helpful, but I have steadily kept upping the doseage. I am hopeful.
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Discussions
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Effexor XR?
I'm taking 225 mg and was told to take it in the morning. I too sleep like more sleep. Although I feel pretty good, I don't have the desire to do much... [More] -
Effexor XR?
i was on effexor xr for about 6 months, maybe more...and it greatly helped me. i never experienced any thing like that, but everyone's body is differe... [More] -
Effexor XR?
I know how you feel.I also take it and I feel numb inside.I have no feelings anymore.I feel like I don't care about anything and I don't want to ever ... [More] -
Effexor XR?
Is Effexor making me a zombie? I am so tired all the time...well, not really tired even. I mean, I don't feel tired, but I feel like a walking num... [More] -
Effexor XR
Has anyone experiencing yawning when on Effexor XR? [More]
