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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 | 5916 |
62% |
| Fibromyalgia | 1188 |
54% |
| Panic Attacks | 641 |
59% |
| Bipolar Disorder | 601 |
84% |
| Post-Traumatic Stress D... | 576 |
59% |
Overall, 64% (10098
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Effexor Reviews
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I feel crazy when I take this...I have this WA WA feeling through my whole body...I feel so numb and my eyes lose focus...hopefully this will get better
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Helps with insomnia
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At the beginning it makes you feel a bit drowsy but then you get used to taking the med and that subsides.
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Been using it for almost 3 years. Had staf in hospital for 5 weeks. Keeps me from beating people up LOL
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Is working ok with anxiety but not with overeating
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raised anxiety
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I only can say it keeps me out of mental hospital
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just startedusing for adrenaline...energy..
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I am currently taking Effexor XR twice a day to manage my pain.
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it helps, been taking it a while, sexual side effects
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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]
