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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 | 5943 |
62% |
| Fibromyalgia | 1196 |
55% |
| Panic Attacks | 643 |
58% |
| Bipolar Disorder | 603 |
84% |
| Post-Traumatic Stress D... | 577 |
59% |
Overall, 64% (10147
Members)
find Effexor helpful
Effexor Reviews
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I am currently taking this medication and it helps me out a great deal, but not all the way.
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I was on this for years for depression but switched to Cymbalta for better pain relief but it did not work for me. Then tried Pristiq but it didn't do much either.
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made my hands shake and didnt work.
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Worked but made BP too high.
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can't remember.
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Worked for about 4 years, now it is not!! Weaning off of it, it is evil!
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feltthe same as on the others
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Did not work.
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It worked for a awhile and then it stopped helping or my deression worsened.
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bah
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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]
