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  ...Effexor withdrawal Flatulence - More gas than normal in the digestive organs. Muscle weakness, tremors, head aces, nausea, and no sleep. And that thousands of patients in the US and worldwide are unable to discontinue Effexor or even reduce dosage due to the rapid onset of severe withdrawal-like symptoms which often initiates before a patient begins dose reduction due to the short half-life of Effexor. There is no other explanation for the dissolution of my breathing problem. Effexor withdrawal Urinary Frequency - Having to urinate more often than usual or between unusually short time periods. I want off of it more than anything but can't get past that 72-hour threshold. ...
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  ...The recommended starting dose for Effexor is 75 mg/day, administered in two or three divided doses, taken with food. Hi I've been on Effexor for over two years. Though the literature says these are rare side effects, it happens. I've had minor weight gain but that's not my real concern. I'm exausted at the end of the day and all I do is sit at a desk and walk around an office. Have been off Effexor XR for 4 years and still have voices and Paranoia. Miss a dose, some slight anxiety - but again, nothing like the daily diet of SideFX from chemo, etc. In the winter 150mg is great, but I was thinking maybe 150mg is too high for the summer. He said he didn't know - it is different for everybody. Events for which the Effexor incidence was equal to or less than placebo are not listed in the table, but included the following: abdominal pain, pain, back pain, flu syndrome, fever, palpitation, increased appetite, myalgia, arthralgia, amnesia, hypaesthesia, rhinitis pharyngitis, sinusitis cough increased urinary tract infection and dysmenorrhoea 3 ...
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  ...Effexor was tried after Wellbutrin, which helped my mood but caused myoclonic jerks (maybe even small seizures) and tinnitus. I have been diagnosed with a major depression (not situational) and it's not likely I will be coming off of this medication anytime soon.

I'm going to beat it, and not let it beat me.

And I noticed positive effects from day one.

overweight by 2002 and couldn't lose it at all.

  ...so next addition was using gravol dealin with these cycled attacks and frustration i got suicidal in 2003 and my dr said ok prozac is the anwser i felt like a bloody zombie all day, cloudy and crappy so i said GET ME OFF IT suffered bout 2 weeks of feeling si hated. A possible reason for this is "legal protection" should legal actions challenge the notion of "CHEMICAL IMBALANCE" for which no test is done by your mental professional when the prescription is given. although withdrawl is horrible as i am on 300mg a day, if i miss a dose for one day my heart hurts and i get dizzy and headaches. Reading about all the horrible side effects that some people have had, just makes me more determined to get off of this drug. Effexor XR, like many antidepressants, should be used cautiously in patients with a history of seizures and should be discontinued in any patient who develops seizures. I hate to see a young mother and student go through this Effexor mess. ...
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  ...If you are using any of these drugs, you may not be able to use Effexor, or you may need dosage adjustments or special tests during treatment. It can be heartburn, gas, nausea, a bellyache or bloating. There were 2 reports of acute overdose with Effexor XR in GAD trials. !! I would take a Claritin on the days I didn't take my Effexor. After reading accounts from other folks, this is a last resort medication. Swallow all of the mixture without chewing, and do not save any for later use. Effexor withdrawal - Irritable Bowel Syndrome – A painful condition where the either the muscles or the nerves of the lower intestines, are not responding normally. In my case, the worst was complete elimination of my libido within 24 hours of starting on the drug. None of the short acting antidepressants should be taken every other day as a way of tapering them. ...
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  ...venlafaxine (brand name: Effexor) In GAD trials, insomnia and nervousness led to drug discontinuation in 3% and 2%, respectively, of the patients treated with Effexor XR up to 8 weeks and 2% and 0. It measures heartbeats as will as the position and size of the heart’s four chambers. I was on Effexor 75mg for 15 months and I gained 40 lbs. Effexor withdrawal Shaking - Uncontrolled quivering and trembling as if one is cold and chilled. but i realized as this medication was in my body and still is, it seems that my motivation for life is gone, my positivity isnt all there im a lil more sad then i was, i feel like im disabled thx to this medication and lost 75% of my energy in a everyday period so now i only have 25 % of body strength to do housework or anything. Symptoms of an Effexor XR overdose may include dizziness, drowsiness, numbness, nausea, irregular heartbeats, seizures, and unconsciousness. ...
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  ...This is the only drugand I've tried everything but the MAOs that has made me feel without a doubt better. Don't go with effexor if you're not willing to gain weight for euphoria. All this started because of a very stressful job situation and me wanting something that would help me cope until I could make a change. Sometimes yawn or sigh a lot, like after holding your breath without realizing it. Specifically she said Lexapro was very helpful as a drug to go onto as you go off Effexor, that it mitigated the symptoms a lot. The drug doesn't even start working for the first three weeks, so grit your teeth, put up with the nausea or premature ejaculation or whatever and let it do it's job. If I go more than two hours past my dose, I can't even see straight! My lips become numb. I am miserable!! This has been a horrible experience for me. Being a former Oxycontin addict, I am used to the extreme drowsiness but this is different. It is really down, sometimes making me wonder if I'm fighting a virus or flu bug. ...
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  ...After reviewing this website, do you plan to ask your doctor about EFFEXOR XR Depression in children since childhood, but it got unbearable in 1999. If it doesnt work for you, then ask your doctor to switch you. Effexor XR has been the best antidepressant I have ever been on. the only comparison I can make is tripping. I have been on and off Effexor since 1997. I've been thin my whole life and at the beginning of taking Effexor, I was actually under Serotonin Syndrome with Effexor and other SSRI-antidepressants What is the price one should pay for a little help I have to wonder how many deaths have resulted from mismanagement of this drug or from the mismanagement of the withdrawal of Effexor from a patient's system. ...
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  ...EFFEXOR - Venlafaxine - Doctissimo I've been taking Effexor XR at 75MG for almost 6 years now. EFFEXOR XR is a once-daily SNRI (serotonin-norepinephrine reuptake inhibitor) approved for the treatment of major depression, panic disorder (PD), generalized anxiety disorder (GAD), and social anxiety disorder that has been Before I started taking effexor xr, I was an absolute mess. I developed severe nausea and what I can only explain as constant head "sparks". s for my checkup after being off the Effexor for two months, he couldn't believe how much Yes, I have no sex drive and that is disturbing to say the least, but the fact that I can function without ruminating about my problems all of the time or bursting into tears at the drop of a hat, makes taking Effexor worth while. I started out taking Xanax to battle my insominia, but it didn't do much. I do not recall having "brain zaps" Oh and a side note, I had the incredible urge to gamble large sums of while doing multiple shots of Don Julio. I HATE this feeling! It's as if I've taken some heavy duty cold medication: not sleepy (the opposite, actually), just drugged, as if I'm a little slower than usual.

Please talk to your doctor before taking it.

  ...Olav, did you get off of Effexor because you no longer needed it, or because it was causing problems If it was the latter, what were the problems you encountered In premarketing major depressive disorder studies, 0. My doctor bumped up my dosage a few times, but I started getting dizzy spells a lot and these very strange "zaps" in my brain - like electricity going through and slowing everything down. If this works for you DO NOT GO OFF OF IT. Effexor withdrawal - Pyrexia – Fever or the increase in body temperature that is usually a sign of infection.

5mg since it's hindering my ability to get fitter.

  ...Effexor 37. I was not planning to stop, but upon visiting the chemist and discovering they were out of effexor, (the nearest chemist being 130kms away) I had to go 24hrs without this drug. I have been on antidepressants for 4 years since I lost my 5 year old son in a tramatic way. Clinically relevant increases in serum cholesterol, defined as 1) a final on-therapy increase in serum cholesterol ge;50 mg/dL from loss of libido and possible weight gain. Inactive ingredients consist of cellulose, ethylcellulose, gelatin, hypromellose, iron oxide, and titanium dioxide. When treating a pregnant woman with Effexor XR during the third trimester, the physician should carefully consider the potential risks and benefits of treatment (see Anne - Effexor commonly causes sexual dysfunction. I could KISS him!!! I am only taking 37. Table I Probability of Sustained Elevation in SDBP (Pool of Premarketing Studies with Effexor) Treatment Group Incidence of Sustained Elevation in SDBP Venlafaxine 100 mg/day 3% 101-200 mg/day 5% 201-300 mg/day 7% 300 mg/day 13% Placebo 2% An analysis of the blood pressure increases in patients with sustained hypertension and in the 19 patients who were discontinued from treatment because of hypertension (1% of total venlafaxine-treated group) showed that most of the blood pressure increases were in the range of 10 to 15 mm Hg, SDBP. The same day he called me in the evening and said he was very sick. I think that I'm exactly the type of person this was designed for, and it works beautifully for me.

Since taking Effexor, my life has been miserable.

  ...Venlafaxine (Effexor) - Side EffectsIncludes common side effects, less common side effects, when to call the doctor, withdrawal side effects, and overdose effects. Au-delà de 2 heures, il convient d'attendre la prochaine prise. After a week I still have side effects but I stay strong and remember that I do not want to spend the rest of my life taking this drug. 5 a day for one week then up to 75 a day. Effexor's half life is 5 hours, which is why you should take the drug like clockwork. For the first time in my life I felt normal-maybe a little bit better than normal. I suffer from migraines and chronic fatigue syndrome. The last two days I've taken it in the morning, but I've also been on welbutrin and have a morning dose of that. Effexor - Drugs & Vitamins - Drug Library - DrugDigest Food allergies relief would help but it sure did. I'm taking some ativan now, plus some nausea medicine I remembered I had in my cupboard. I continued taking it until the birth of my 2nd son a few years later. ...
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  ...2003-2004 144 on Effexor Effexor sometimes causes an increase in blood pressure. The recommended starting dose for Effexor is 75 mg/day, administered in two or three divided doses, taken with food. Effexor withdrawal Anaphylaxis - A violent, sudden, and severe drop in blood pressure caused by a re-exposure to a foreign protein or a second dosage of a drug that may be fatal unless emergency treatment is given right away. that help to cause me to lose acting and modeling gigs (some antidepressant, huh ), am on Prozac and back on a small dose of Ritalin, which I was taken off of while I was on Effexor (which everyone who knows me said was a disaster - even my therapist). I like it because I still feel things, I am not completely numb to the world, I cry, I can laugh, and I can get mad. Your previous post's make me even more concerned because of the length of time that's past taking this. I really recommend using one med to drop another, even if you want off completely. ...
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  ...I had taken the drug for years, but when my depression intensified, my psych upped the dose to 300 mg. i was really Marnie - get your doctor to check out the half-life of Effexor (5 hours). i think that there may be an alternet reason for this . For me, the decision to take this medication was a life or death decision and I'd rather feel crummy for a period of time than feel the need to end my time in this world. Thank you! Withdrawal and Effexor - More Depressed"I stopped taking Effexor a little over a month ago because it really wasn't helping me at all. This isn't simply about getting the drug out of the system. After several deaths of family and friends within a year I was a basketcase. I been better off getting some street drug and addicting myself to. Had all the bad side-effects like excessive sweating and sleeplessness and extreme weight gain and sexual-dysfunction etc. MD upped the dose to 75 mg, but still did always tired, sleeping and more weight gain. On this medication my general mood & outlook improved slightly however not enough to recommend this medication. Unfortunately my sense of humor has taken a hit and I'm irritible as hell, but at least I am comfortable again. My biggest side effect that was bothering me was the YAWING!!! I had Major yawing on the 37. ...
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  ...Side effects of Effexor may include: Abnormal ejaculation/orgasm, anxiety, blurred vision, constipation, dizziness, dry mouth, impotence, insomnia, nausea, nervousness, sleepiness, sweating, tremor, vomiting, weakness, weight loss Side effects of Effexor XR may include: Abnormal dreams, abnormal ejaculation, constipation, dizziness, dry mouth, headache, insomnia, nausea, nervousness, sleepiness, sweating, weakness, weight loss Serotonin: A chemical in the brain that is thought to be linked to depression. didn't work after 2 weeks I went back and he put me on Effexor XR.

Be careful and don't do it on your own - my dr.

  ...Effexor has completely taken away my depression without putting me in a "dis-illusioned" state like the others I have tried. A decrease in platelets would cause a decrease in the ability of the blood to clot when necessary. I went right back to my doctor this morning and told her what had happened, and she hardly even seemed surprised. Not for a specific reason, I just haven't felt hungry. I had episodes of depression over my lifetime and finally went on this med. Do these symptoms immediately subside once weened off Effexor withdrawal Bruxism - Grinding and clenching of teeth while sleeping. The risks associated with longer-term Effexor XR use were assessed in an open-label study of children and adolescents who received Effexor XR for up to six months. Recently I have started getting problems with impotancy. ...
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  ...Dry mouth mostly- I seem like I am always drinking something. ME BEING I DUMB THOUGHT I DIDNT NEED THE MEDS ANYMORE AND MY DOCTOR AGREED TO WEEN ME OFF. As with all drugs effective in the treatment of major depressive disorder, Effexor XR should be used cautiously in patients with a history of mania.

Never again do I want to go through that again.

  ...Effexor withdrawal Muscle Weakness - Loss of physical strength. 40 lbs of Drugs and Treatments - Effexor Oral Better Anger Management with Effexor In one longer-term study, adult outpatients meeting DSM-IV criteria for major depressive disorder who had responded during an 8-week open trial on Effexor XR (75, 150, or 225 mg, qAM) were randomized to continuation of their same Effexor XR dose or to placebo, for up to 26 weeks of observation for relapse. With effexor, everything seems better and brighter; there's a good spin on the world. The withdrawls I had were no fun either but I survived those about as well as I did the panic attacks. 5 mg once a week and still got dizzy towards the end of the week, finally I just quit taking them all to gether, now I am NOT recommending everyone do this, but is what I had to do for me, and finally I am The side effects did not become apparent until I stopped the drug, and include nasal discharge, amenorrhea (my menstrual period stopped on Effexor ER and came back when I discontinued the drug), intense itching all over my body, increased skin sensitivity, increased sensitivity to sound (similar to a migrane, but without pain), stomach cramps, nausea, increased insomnia and vivid nightmares. I am 40 and 5'8" with a pre-effexor ...
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  ...worked very well and made me feel calm and normal again. I've been off of Effexor XR for about 5 weeks and still not seeing results in Bone pain or tenderness were made of ice. The laundry list of horrible side effects I have been experienced include: Reader Feedback on Effexor Withdrawal Effexor withdrawal Fall - To suddenly lose your normal standing upright position as if you were shot. This medicine can increase the toxic effects of; terfenadine, astemizole, fluoxetine (Prozac), triazolam, alprazolam (Xanax) and phenytoin (Dilantin). Weight loss and age gain, I had my doubts. 4% for patients receiving Effexor XR for up to 12 weeks in Social Anxiety Disorder studies. EFFEXOR XR may cause an increase in your blood pressure. com Two 6-month studies, one evaluating Effexor XR doses of 37. I never knew that people didn't think about suicide all the time. read somewhere that effexor sometimes causes respitory problems and bronchites.

It's all about finding out what works for you.

  ...I've been on Zoloft, Paxil, Prozac, Wellbutrin, plus a couple others I can't remember the name of and none of them worked like this does. I was on my way to the hospital but changed my mind and figured I would check the web on side effects as I had missed a few days of taking effexor and my blood pressure pills. I was less reactive, less sensitive to criticism and rejection, I was able to debate an issue with someone without becoming upset and defensive or aggressive. Don't get me wrong I'm terrified at this point to miss a dose or go off effexor only because of all the posts on this page. Needless to say, my husband is delighted and will complain loudly if I ever mention wanting to go back on Effexor again! Want to give Wellbutrin a try (patient comments indicate it's a sex drive booster rather than a detractor!) The recommended starting dose for Effexor is 75 mg/day, administered in two or three divided doses, taken with food. Connect with community members who are taking Effexor Go ...
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  ...For me the side-effects of this drug were manageable. So i got a doctor to give me a decreased dosage of 75 mg per day for one month. i'm thinking about coming off the effexor, i'm tired of the wierd side effects & the fact it doesnt help me that much. Effexor withdrawal Gagging - Involuntary choking and/or involuntary throwing up. Effexor withdrawal URINARY SYSTEM DISORDER Effexor withdrawal Confusion - Not able to think clearly and understand in order to make a logical decision. Being depressed is treatable but being dead is not. No overall differences in effectiveness or safety were observed between geriatric patients and younger patients, and other reported clinical experience generally has not identified differences in response between the elderly and younger patients. STAY WITH IT! The symptoms are only your body getting used to the medication. It really changed my life for the better in many ways. ...
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  ...Just a quick one EFFEXOR IS THE EVILEST DRUG on this planet! I've been on it for 14 years and have lost 14 years of my life, I am only 34. Wyeth-Ayerst knows such representations are false, and that all patients, including patients not having a history of drug abuse, are susceptible to withdrawal problems after tapering back or abruptly discontinuing Effexor. How to use Effexor Oral Read the Medication Guide provided by your pharmacist before you start using venlafaxine and each time you get a refill. More Effexor resources: The Official website of Effexor XR The Official website of Effexor XR I love Effexor XR. Weight loss was not limited to patients with treatment-emergent anorexia (see PRECAUTIONS, General, Changes in Appetite).

5mg And if you experienced many side affects.

I'll finish this bottle and see if things change.

  ...Effexor withdrawal Hepatic Enzymes Increased - An increase in the amount of paired liver proteins that regulate liver processes causing a condition where the liver functions abnormally. confused, blurred vision, and extreme shoulder neck tension. Onset of full therapeutic effect may not be apparent before at least 2 weeks of therapy. I don't cry anymore for whatever reason. I've done just about everything I can to try and get things to work, notwithstanding that I'm on Effexor. The biggest side effect I have right now from stopping the meds is a SEVERE case of vertigo. I could recall just about every detail of a dream, and my wife was amazed. At least I know what's wrong with me this time and that I'm not dying. ...
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  ...Switching Patients To or From a Monoamine Oxidase Inhibitor At least 14 days should elapse between discontinuation of an MAOI and initiation of therapy with Effexor XR. My brain is shrinking, i feel sick and cannot think or do anything. im on 150mg day and if anything i feel like im getting worse. It's been about 5 months off now; and I definitely feel better than THAT; . yawining frequently and have been using dexedrine successfully for 2 years for ADD. I couldn't figure out why I was gaining instead of losing. The Effexor withdrawal Gagging - Involuntary choking and/or involuntary throwing up. Effexor withdrawal - Insomnia – Not able to fall asleep or sleeping for a shorter time than desired, thus not being able to properly rest and feeling un-refreshed. I don't get any exercise and I have public social obligations and appearances to keep up. However, I really hate the fact that it is harder to control my weight on it. First this overwhelming feeling of doom and worthlessness has lifted from me. If you are taking antidepressants you should be watched closely for signs that your condition is getting worse or that you are becoming suicidal, especially when you first start therapy, or when your dose is increased or decreased. Joint pain being caused by serotonergic drugs (like effexor) is NOT new, and it IS documented. In clinical trials with Effexor XR, tapering was achieved by reducing the daily dose by 75 mg at 1 week intervals. I never had that problem before I started taking this medicine.

Effexor XR may cause dizziness or drowsiness.

  ...I've been taking Effexor for a month now. nine months later two days in between, and as of three months ago, 3 days in between. Ok,I wrote that Effexor was really wonderful for me, but I neglected to mention two side effects; 1. i suffered from body shivers, clenched jaw, night sweats, slurred speech, slow movement & insomnia for the first 2 weeks or so, and then the symptoms went away. I also thought I’d contracted some kind of stomach bug because the abdominal pains and extent of diarrhea were so bad, I couldn’t leave the house. I haven't had any adverse side-effects except for some mild insomnia. For all you know there are 3 times more people happy with effexor than not and by soley going off what one message boards content has could be a mistake. Open communication is essential for effective treatment. The side effects in coming off the meds last for a long time. During its premarketing assessment, multiple doses of Effexor XR were also administered to 1381 patients in Phase 3 GAD studies and 277 patients in Phase 3 Social Anxiety Disorder studies. ...
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  ...I came across this site looking for answers. I've become more harsh with my words, and have little remorse for anything and i say some pretty horrible things to people. I went off it because i felt i didn't need it anymore and the side effects were pretty bad. Panic disorder with agoraphobia attacks got sooooo bad that I could'nt leave the house. I had previously been on Wellbutrin, but that suddenly started freaking me out, and I mean SERIOUSLY. My sleep is not yet normal, my activity is way up, I feel happy and engage in fun things I used to do. Anya, why haven't you tried any other meds Paxil was great for me until it pooped out, Prozac did nothing, and Effexor just kept a lid on things. ...
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