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  Effexor Prescribing Information 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. antidiuretic hormone secretion (SIADH). Such complications can arise immediately upon delivery. Fortunately I have a job where I do not have to be in at a specific time, but I do still have to work a full 8 hours, meaning if I start at noon, I work until at least 8 pm. Had a family history and thought that maybe I should try something else and asked to be switched to Wellbutrin after weaning off Effexor once I had insurance back. i'm coming off of it now because this is a nightmare again just like i was afraid of. Boy, what a range of experiences! I was on Effexor XR , 75mg/day, for 2 years until I decided to go off it about 3 months ago. I was told that effexor dosnt add excess weight and is not going to make me as tired or have low energy. This drug helped me become for confident but as I've read before I feel that I was married to this stuff and it dulled my senses and ability to have meaningful relationships.

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  Adverse reactions, some of which were serious, have been reported in patients who have recently been discontinued from a monoamine oxidase inhibitor (MAOI) and started on venlafaxine, or who have recently had venlafaxine therapy discontinued prior to initiation of an MAOI. My side effects are dizzyness and at times my lips get tingly. This is only general information, and should not be relied on for any purpose. During the weaning off time I of course had the usual side effects such as bad headaches, Effexor withdrawal Ejaculation Disorder - Dysfunction of the discharge of semen during orgasm. The mean change from baseline in heart rate for Effexor XR-treated patients in the GAD studies was significantly higher than that for placebo (a mean increase of 3 beats per minute for Effexor XR and no change for placebo). Depression and certain other psychiatric disorders are themselves associated with increases in the risk of suicide. (I was only on for two months on a trial for hot flashes) The tinnitis is as bad as ever. I have never felt such frightening side effects from ANY other drug I have ever taken in my life. I'm now taking 75 mg again along with 150mg of Wellbutrin and I think that I'm starting to feel better. it shocked me to believe that there are people out there who do not have access to these meds & have to deal with the kinds of feeling I had to deal with. Consult your doctor or pharmacist for more details, and report any withdrawal reactions immediately. Some people have only a few symptoms, while others may have many symptoms at once.

  I set myself a long term plan and stuck to it.

  Do you think vitimins are not good with effexor Or maybe my dosage of effexor is too high. com), read the leaflet, then head down to the bottom of the page and work your way through each of the other venlafaxine/effexor drug info sheets - especially the 'professional' ones. I suffer from daily extreme mood swings from sad & suicidal to ridiculously irritable, argumentative and loud, followed by extreme remorse and sorrow, then forgetting all about it.

  I wasn't aware of all the possible side effects.

  This is the worst antidepressant ever, have tried lex, zoloft,paxil and prozac. If I turn my head too fast, its like my head moves but my brain and my eyes dont follow.

  25 Xanax for anxiety, and I feel whole lot better.

  So I will check back in here from time to time.

  I couldn't think suicidal thoughts because I was overtaken by sexual fantasies -every-minute-of-every-day- Anyway. Effexor has given me back my ability to function normally, has increased my energy level and has boosted my libido. Any how thats my story, i dont think just drug is for me and am going back to my Doc to get things fixed, yet again. Better the occasional panic attack than continual ones, and just generally feeling sick. I had that foggy feeling and brain zaps, I also felt what I say to be my nerves running through my body. If I miss even one dose (300mg daily), I start to get dizzy and can't think very clearly. In clinical trials establishing the efficacy of Effexor XR in outpatients with Generalized Anxiety Disorder (GAD), the initial dose of venlafaxine was 75 mg/day. I wasn't going to let anxiety stop me from walking in that church so I made myself get in the car, vomitting all the way. I am worried however about the withdrawl aspect of this medication however. Elderly patients may be at greater risk of developing hyponatremia with SSRIs and SNRIs. I am still stressed and at times depressed, but now because I cant get off of this drug and the horrors it is causing in my life. It is said to be rare, but I suspect as more and more try these drugs we will hear more about this. It's important to communicate all of your symptoms. 5mg, break open the capsules and divide 37. I remember at first the side effects included sweats and nausea to begin with. So, if the depression doesn't eventually cripple you, the costs will. I hope that nobody else ever has to go through what I have.

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  However I'm still experiencing polyuria (more so than ever) and I feel more depressed than I did before. Energy level is phenomonal, mood is great and almost no side effects. PREPARATIONS: Effexor is available in tablets of 25, 37. ” 5 Mostly “vivid dreams,” “nightmares,” and “increased dreaming. They send electrical signals to the heart that keeps it beating or contracting regularly. Effexor or Efexor side-effects I've just started to use effexor and after reading this post i'm begining to wish i never. I have absolutely NO sex drive, but that didn't happen until about a year ago. I went on Effexor about 2 1/2 years ago. This is because my spouse drinks almost daily, and all of our friends drink a lotjust like I used to. I may event try Benadryl which I heard helps reduce the side effects. I've (stupidly) done a few harder drugs but their weren't any bad reactions or anything.

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  I've finally weaned myself off of the Effexor 75mg but still have the numbing in my BRAND NAME: Effexor, Effexor XR to 13% at doses above 300 mg/day. I was intolerable with everybody and since I switched to effexor my life is almost back. If intolerable symptoms occur following a decrease in the dose or upon discontinuation of treatment, then resuming the previously prescribed dose may be considered. Since I was only on the former for 5 months (I got pregnant shortly after starting and went off immediately) I didn't notice any Venlafaxine (Effexor): prescribing information (PDF) Connect with community members who are taking Effexor Go Effexor withdrawal - Nasopharyngitis – Irritation, redness and swelling tissues in the nose and the tube leading from the mouth to the voice box as well as the tubes leading to the ears. I am a 26 y/o male who suffers from mild to moderate depression. ” 8 Percentage based on the number of males (Effexor XR = 158, placebo = 153). I am still somewhat depressed but that is a lot easier for me to live with than anxiety.

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  My doctor says weight gain is not listed as a side effect of Effexor. Someone who is new to antidepressants needs to carefully consider if the severity of their condition makes them willing to endure the process of finding the correct drug.

  Your doctor will have you taper off gradually.

  Normal adult heart rate is 72 beats per minute.

  I have been taking Effexor XR for 8 to 9 weeks now. I've received many e-mails to keep posting my progress or lack there of since I just started taking Effexor XR. I def stress however that you keep in contact with your doctor when going off this medication.

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  As soon Ias I switched to paxil, the nausea and cramping went away. Hi, Im 25 years old and I have been on Effexor for 10 YEARS! After being diagnosed when I was 15 with Borderline Personality Disorder and Depression, my doctor prescribed Effexor-xr 375mgs daily. Effexor side effects 5 Incidence is based on the number of men (Effexor XR = 158, placebo = 153). I checked on the CDER web site, realized the symptoms were temporary and should subside now that I've remembered to take it again. Effexor as prescribed to us by our doctors resulted in anxiety and agitation, sexual dysfunction, hypomania, weight gain, and many other debilitating adverse reactions such as insomnia and bizarre vivid nightmares, deterioration in eyesight, high blood pressure, dehydrating night sweats, memory problems, thyroid disorders which can cause the very depression this medication was first prescribed to treat, among other serious side effects. This drug is really starting to scare me.

  Have been on a maintenance dose for 4 years 37.

  I'm going to try weaning again, but thanks to all the research I've done on-line through Google, I'll attempt opening the capsule, counting the granules, reduce by increments of 10 granules per week, until I'm down to 1 granule of Effexor XR daily and then eventually drug free. However, if you have trouble swallowing pills, you may take Effexor XR by carefully opening the capsule and sprinkling the entire contents on a spoonful of applesauce, followed by a glass of water. I was suffering from chronic insomnia (able to get to sleep, but usually woke up around 3 am unable to go back to sleep) and I realize now that I was depressed.

  However, I am able to function normally again.

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  Effexor Experiences - Another lengthy thread. I had extreme hesitation in taking any drug especailly one that would effect my personality. 8 weeks so far HORRIBLE WITHDRAWL symptoms after a careful 4 week stepdown withdrawl from wellbutrin and effexor in which I ended the wellbutrin after 2 weeks and then decreased effexor to 37. I have taken so many different drug I can’t even name them all. They prescribed more drugs to combat obvious 'anxiety' and paranoia. Anyone get itchy feet after drinking alcohol How about itchy/crawly skin a few hours after taking it I too panic if I run low or can't spend the night anywhere if I don't have a pill on me to take. My advice to others taking this medication is, People are often told that their lack of motivation and lethargy is related to the original reason for the drug's prescription. Along with Levoxol for thyroid, Trazadone to sleep, Xanax to take the agitation edge of and the XR dose of 225, I am paying $398.

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  Well, now i have one more thing to be depressed and anxious about.

  The mix of Effexor 150 mgs taken with Klonopin 1.

  Pain in shoulder, as if someone were pushing me, resulting in headache bad enough to keep me in bed 30 hours, dizziness at that time too. Don't feel bad about taking it or worry about the long term effects, it is better than dealing with the nightmare of depression. People with heart problems, cholestorol, blood pressure, HIV etc. In placebo-controlled GAD studies, a loss of 7% or more of body weight occurred in 3% of Effexor XR patients and 1% of placebo patients who received treatment for up to 6 months. While I've gotten some return of depression and irritability, I'm able to exercise more and am taking off the few pounds gained. Effexor withdrawal - Erectile Dysfunction – Incapable of having sexual intercourse. The problem is, most doctors friends & family have NO idea HOW BAD withdrwal symptoms are. These and other drugs are so hard to come off that the side affects are horrific. I finally know what is meant by

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  hi everyone i am a 19 year old female. Antidepressants increased the risk of suicidal thinking and behavior (suicidality) in studies in children, teenagers, and young adults ages 18 to 24 with depression and other psychiatric disorders. She has been told that there is a chance that if she has a seizure while alone she might die. Talk to your doctor about any side effect that seems unusual or that is especially bothersome. I definitely felt more focused and I had no Effexor Petition to Effexor's manufacturer, Wyeth-Ayerst Laboratories was created by those experiencing difficulty with the prescription antidepressant, Effexor and written by Doug Tyler (doug@dougtyler. paresthesias such as electric shock sensations), anxiety, confusion, headache, lethargy, emotional lability, insomnia, hypomania, tinnitus, and seizures. I was also taking care of my elderly Dad with no breaks. Anyway we worked slowly toward the benzos and started with sublingual ativan.

  I had a terrible time getting off the medicine.

  In our jurisdiction the W/C legislation with regard to psych injuries is so tough that if you're not on medication you basically don't have a case. Nothing physical like you describe, and like many of us have with effexor.

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  Effexor withdrawal Indigestion - Unable to properly consume and absorb food in the digestive tract causing constipation, nausea, stomach ache, gas, swollen belly, pain and general discomfort or sickness. As a result, a person can become irritable, have difficulty concentrating and feel a lack of energy. I did completely lose all interest in sex and began to believe that I was asexual at this stage in my life. To reduce your risk of side effects, your doctor may direct you to start taking this drug at a low dose and gradually increase your dose. My advice is if you need this medication (Effexor) then try it. They don't list this on the side effects list!!!! Wyeth's letter doesn't mention how many reports it has gotten of Effexor overdoses or how many of those overdoses were fatal. Tell your health care professional right away if you have: Increases in blood pressure or heart rate

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  Effexor took away almost all my fibro pain, it was great!! I went off of it to try something that might give me more energy and help me lose weight, but the pain has come back so I will most likely be back on Effexor in the next day or so. I never had a single issue with Prozac years ago when I was on that, so I must be able to tolerate these meds better than some people. He said I had to come in every month and if I started having any problems he would take me off of it immediately and he would put me EFFEXOR WITHDRAWAL Pressure ulcer went as high as 177/115! When I first stopped the Effexor, I thought I had a terrible Weight loss and age gain, between Effexor and four years of college, I gained about 30 pounds and it is very depressing. I was on Effexor when I was pregnant and my son was born with THREE different serious heart problems! My OB-GYN said it was likely the Effexor that caused them. Find answers to commonly asked questions about EFFEXOR XR by clicking on a question below. My sexual ability has improved and the depression remains under control. I am hopeful for the first time in years.

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  Pressure ulcer went as high as 177/115! When I first stopped the Effexor, I thought I had a terrible OFF OF EFFEXOR! The label changes also apply to Effexor's extended-release version, Effexor XR. i did so, some tell me that it doesn't matter why it is STUPID, because after all research, including FDA, pharmaceutical, friends, blogs, etc. I'm also on Lamictal for bi-polar, 200 mg. Or you could see pots of blood in the water after urinating. I have to say that getting started out on the drug was a chore by itself. Has anyone transistioned from Lexapro to Effexor Any problems or suggestions generalized anxiety disorder (GAD), Effexor XR-treated patients lost an average of 0. 37. YOU have to do some congnitive work as well. In premarketing Social Anxiety Disorder studies, no Effexor XR-treated patients and no placebo-treated patients experienced mania or hypomania. i dint read all the notes on here but i have to say that reading this stuff makes me feel like i am totally crazy or insaine because i take a larger dose then all the stories i have read. Similar to Doxiemom's experiences, if I forget to take the pill, I will experience "brain fuzzies" as she calls it.

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  Welcome to the Effexor section of FindLaw for the Public. My only side effect has been yawning, which I have experienced with being on Paxil and Zoloft previuosly. My memory is so bad, Im unable to hold a decent conversation at times, and forget things from moment to moment. I thought I was lucky because I was not experiencing severe hot flashes. Effexor withdrawal Gastritis - A severe irritation of the mucus lining of the stomach either short in duration or lasting for a long period of time. Effexor withdrawal Palpitation - Unusual and not normal heartbeat, that is sometimes irregular, but rapid and forceful thumping or fluttering. We were both delighted, it hadn't been so wild & good like that in quite a while - even before I began taking the Effexor. If you squeeze the swollen area it leaves an indentation on the skin for a few minutes. I still am very concerned about the long term effects of Effexor, and rue the day I may have to go through the withdrawal, etc. For 1 month now I've been trying soo hard to do Atkins (no comments please) and have not lost 1 dam pound. I wish I had read it before starting Effexor!

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