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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
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Effexor Reviews
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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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currently taking with lamictal for 6 weeks
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Worked while I was on it, but terrible withdrawal symptoms
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I really like this medication as opposed to Prozac. It helps with more than just the seratonin levels.
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worked but hated the sexual side effects so started pristiq instead
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so far so good.
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I know this works because if I try to wean off or forget to take I will have a panic attack in exactly 24 hours.
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worked, but I gained weight and I didn't need to gain weight.
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Side effects were too strong
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well first felt nasau even when taking with food. changed over to splitting the dosage so now I dont feel nausaus.
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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]
