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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 | 5909 |
62% |
| Fibromyalgia | 1187 |
54% |
| Panic Attacks | 641 |
59% |
| Bipolar Disorder | 600 |
84% |
| Post-Traumatic Stress D... | 575 |
59% |
Overall, 64% (10088
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Effexor Reviews
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was ok till added lithium n at doc tom to start reducing to start new anti depresant.
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The only thing to work and not make me drowsy
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for a while.
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worked for a period of time, but finally weened off of it as the side effects were just too much
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But had terrible side-effects for me in the intamacy department. Terrible withdrawls if you miss a dose.
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Take 3 - 75 mg tablets a day. It works most of the time, but I still have some pretty bad days
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works, but have to increase my dose pretty regularly
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Helped to get me up from my lowest state, and may be keeping me from going back there again
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has been the most help so far cant tolerate other antidepressants
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I've been on it for 2 1/2 years now....
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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]
