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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
7897
61%
Fibromyalgia
1714
55%
Post-Traumatic Stress D...
913
60%
Panic Attacks
859
59%
Bipolar Disorder
712
84%
Overall, 63% (13623 Members) find Effexor helpful
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Effexor Reviews

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Justkirarenee (Depression)
I took Effexor XR before I got pregnant. It worked beautifully for my depression, but didn't help with my fibromyalgia at all. I'm considering requesting going back on it.
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Justkirarenee (Fibromyalgia)
I used effexor until I got pregnant. Post pregnancy I started taking it again, and it had zero effect on me.
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Temazzy (Depression)
Efflexor did not relieve my depression and I sufferred with very uncomfortable withdrawal effects.
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wolfdrummer (Depression)
worked well for a while. Dr. recently took me off of it, and started me on a new drug.
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Katherine Walton (Fibromyalgia)
It was starting to work for a little while until other symptoms started and then the original symptoms started getting worse too.
Venlafaxine has saved my life many times over.
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AnnaMo75 (Depression)
It has worked in the past for my depression.
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blueanne (Depression)
I have been on 125mg for over 5 yrs now, it helps to keep me from getting really really low, but also seems to 'flatten' you out, side effects if you miss your pill are pretty bad, like little 'brain shocks'.
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MrsPlatypus88 (Depression)
only worked when taken at a high dose.
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luckkinlove (Fibromyalgia)
It may help some, can't really tell as there are so many symptoms of Fibro.....
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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]