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Effexor

(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 Members) find Effexor helpful
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Effexor Reviews

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pantoman (Depression)
I'm currently on this, and I like it.
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cpbailey (Depression)
This is what I am taking now and have been for most of 10 yrs. changed meds not to long ago but went back to the Effexor at 225 mg. This is the choice medicine for me
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1moredayagain (Depression)
Currently on, works good if I can keep it down makes me queasy and puke half the time I take it.
yes great
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LonelyandNeedy (Depression)
been on it 15 years, it has been the only med that has worked for me
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mobyslick1999 (Anxiety)
worked for 10 years and then became ineffective
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cassidy7 (Depression)
Effexor is the only thing that has worked for me. My mind is a lot clearer, as well. I'm much more calm, and have a lot more faith in myself.
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meatball92 (Depression)
I liked this and it seemed to help, but the nausea was brutal
Effexor XR has helped me get back to normal after six months of refusing treatment after a car accident that retriggered the OCD.
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bristolmom (Depression)
This was my go-to drug and very effective for a lot of years. But I foolishly went on and off so many times that it eventually stopped working for me.
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Discussions

  1. Discussion: 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]
  2. Discussion: 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]
  3. Discussion: 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]
  4. Discussion: 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]
  5. Discussion: 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]