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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
5940
62%
Fibromyalgia
1195
55%
Panic Attacks
643
58%
Bipolar Disorder
602
84%
Post-Traumatic Stress D...
577
59%
Overall, 64% (10142 Members) find Effexor helpful
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Effexor Reviews

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Dr. switched me from Effexor to Effexor XR and it seems to be do a little better than the Effexor.
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It seems to me it's working pretty well. I'm still a little depressed at times.
Working / Worked
I have been on Effexor XR since my diagnosis. I take 225 mg
Working / Worked
very helpful until last move end of august am at a loss to explain loss of effectiveness.
Working / Worked
Was'nt effective, discontinued
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works for me
Working / Worked
I never felt like I was truly depressed.. I had bouts that passed. This time it wasnt passing and I knew something was wrong. This just helped me take a load off my shoulders. Im happy now.
Working / Worked
have been on it 2years but lately it just doesnt seem to help.
Working / Worked
37.5 mg. It's related to Lexapro, but I have not gained wieght from it.
Working / Worked
I was on it for 9 years for depression and recently worked my way off it. That when i discovered I had fibro so then i went back on a very low dose just so I could maintain a little. Works great for pain but I dont like what it does to me mentally. It flat lines all human emotion.
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Discussions

  1. Advice: 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]
  2. Advice: 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]
  3. Advice: 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]
  4. Advice: 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]
  5. Discussion: Effexor XR
    Has anyone experiencing yawning when on Effexor XR? [More]

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