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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 | 7902 |
61% |
| Fibromyalgia | 1716 |
55% |
| Post-Traumatic Stress D... | 913 |
60% |
| Panic Attacks | 859 |
59% |
| Bipolar Disorder | 712 |
84% |
Overall, 63% (13630
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Effexor Reviews
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Decent
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Not too bad.
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It's up and down lately. At first I thought it really helped - now it seems like I'm "immune" to it.
Working / Worked
I really depend on this drug - it works for me. Plus one of the side effects is it makes you more outgoing which has turned me into a different person - no longer the shy wallflower I was in my younger years.
Working / Worked
Worked for a couple years, then stopped and I gained 70 pounds and had to take off 3 months from work to withdrawal.
Working / Worked
Worked for a couple years, then stopped and I gained 70 pounds and had to take off 3 months from work to withdrawal.
Working / Worked
Worked for a couple years, then stopped and I gained 70 pounds and had to take off 3 months from work to withdrawal.
Working / Worked
I take Effexor for depression and have no side effects from it.
Working / Worked
helps a lot, but depression not entirely gone
Working / Worked
Definately better than I was before I started taking it, although I still have low days
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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]
