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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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Took this from 2001-2008. The first month I was on it it worked amazingly well, after that month it took the edge off my depression and took my panic attacks completely away...but never seemed to work as good as that first month. I developed restless leg syndrome from taking it and had horrible withdrawal symptoms if I missed just one dose.
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I couldnt get depressed if I tried on this stuff
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best so far
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It appears to be working with no side effects.
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This is my current med. Working OK for now.
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This is my current med. Working OK for now.
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current, also for Fbromyalgai
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150 mg 2x a day. It worked well.
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This medication has done wonders for me. Without it I cant handle stress Period. Side effects are when you go off of it aberuptly it is like you have severe motion sickness. 225mgday
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Think this is same as citalopram. Definitely lifts the depression. I was virtually catatonic without it. Realise I am physically and psychologically addicted though.
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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]
