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  ...What is Effexor Effexor withdrawal Light-headed Feeling – Uncontrolled and usually brief loss of consciousness caused by lack of oxygen to the brain. What is the most important information that I should know about Effexor XR Weight loss and age gain and does it so suck! I have only been taking Effexor XR for about 3 months and I have gained about 7-8 lbs. (See I mainly wanted to add a comment here for those who fear getting off of Effexor, it may not be a bad as you think, everyone is going to have different reactions. I was a non entity, didn't care, didn't know that I even should care. I don't spend my days freaking out over everything and sleeping my life away because I feel too sad to breathe. i have had ZERO sex drive for over a year. This is a trial run for anxiety but I'm not sure if I want to continue for the rest of the month. During the 1st several months on Effexor, I had many of the side effects on the product insert, but I stuck with it because the benefits were amazing and the side effects generally went away after I moved up to the next dosage. ...
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  ...was taking 225mg of Effexor with 5mg Zyprexa, 300mg Wellbutrin. But, I decided I did not want to continue taking it if I did not have to. I had almost stopped taking it due to the side effects after the first few days, but am really glad I didn't. Depression in children since childhood, but it got unbearable in 1999. If it doesnt work for you, then ask your doctor to switch you. I used to be so depressed and anxious, that I didn't want to leave the How. Prior to Effexor, I was on Paxil and that drug really did suck big time. I was told that effexor should be different but after only a week my appetite seems to be returning but not a much. The initial agitation and irritability associated with the onset of Effexor can subside over the first few weeks, individuals who have been through this may then go on to report a highly positive on-drug experience. ...
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  ...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. intense dreams, reduced libido.

I can't believe the way the Effexor made me feel.

  ...Effexor XR Patient Information Sheet I have been on Effexor for 6 years now and I consider it a miracle drug. This patient reported paresthesia of all four limbs but recovered without sequelae. My doctor said it was the EffexorXR and if I wanted to get off of it and try something else I could. Which could be the fact I cant walk right now contributing to that. 5 dose, if I forgot to take it in the morning, by afternoon I was nauseous, dizzy and feeling lousy. The side effects then were: tremor all over, particularly hands; excess sweating, especially at night; severely dry mouth, very obvious with rasping speech; maybe one or two others that I've forgotten now (that's effexor for you!) - actually, joking apart I've just remembered another side effect which is ironically that I can't remember words and names for the first time in my life! That is a very weird one for me as I'm known as having a meticulous memory. Full blown hallucinations - slipped into a dissociative episode and called the cops on my husband thinking he was a boyfriend who died almost 10 years ago and trying to kill me. i have been on effexor and lexapro for about 2 years. The same situation is occurring with my "female" head. I was unable to have an orgasm, and had NO desire to have sex. Last night I had a major anxiety fit and picked up dog crap in the back yard at 10:30 PM in the dark with a flash light because I forgot to pick it up earlier and I just FREAKED out and had to do it in order to go to sleep. I must say im not as hungry during the day but will that last. This medicine has been very effective in lifting me out of major depression. GOD BLESS!! ...
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  ...Ea - Ef Effexor When first put on effexor I did NOT sleep for 3 days. I already struggle with my I don't know if this is the right medicine for me. I was on anti-psychotic meds for almost 14 years from age 19 to 32 but was taken off 4 years ago following recovery, and have not had return of psychotic symptoms. The result is that the body's production of the metabolite is down regulated and the supply of that chemical is taken over by whatever you are taking (I think this is the case with insulin), or the downregulation of receptors that recognize and use the particular chemical. I have dreams about having sex with people besides my husband, being back in high school, getting fired, living on the moon, my daughter getting kidnapped. I am very disappointed in the weight gain but that always comes with mental meds. Pth levels from recent anti-depressant use. 5mg over four weeks, I stopped the Effexor. clinical trials in major depressive disorder (includes two U. Renal impairment (GFR=10-70mL/min): decrease total daily dose by 25-50%. This increase was duration dependent over the study period and tended to be greater with higher doses. ...
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  ...I just started Effexor yesterday after seeing my doctor because of anxiety and panic attacks. I have not purged since the first week and I have not desire to binge. Patients should be monitored for these symptoms when discontinuing treatment. Instead of helping with the depression the medicine seems to increase the feeling of hopelessness. If you go to a sister thread on this site, the Cymbalta side-effects thread, and read post 560 by Jessica, you may find a familiar experience. At least i finally managed to get some sleep last night, with the help of 2 stillnox tablets. I had asked my HMO Md about getting off of it and he said, This is day 5 after completely stopping the Effexor (down from 75mg to 37. Anyway, hopefully this will be the only way it affects me - I do feel much happier and more energetic. Felt MUCH better and lamented that I had not taken the higher dose before. I HAVE BEEN TAKING THE 150 MG XR FOR ABOUT 8 YEARS NOW AND HAVE MAINTAINED THIS DOSE. Clinically relevant increases in serum cholesterol, defined as 1) a final on-therapy increase in serum cholesterol e50 mg/dL from baseline and to a value e261 mg/dL, or 2) an average on-therapy increase in serum cholesterol e50 mg/dL from baseline and to a value e261 mg/dL, were recorded in 5. It's a very powerful drug, and each person on it must learn how it affects them individually and learn how to deal with the side effects. Still experiencing panic attacks, I decided to come off as I did not want to increase the dosage. ...
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  ...Effexor withdrawal - Hepatic Steatosis – Excessive amounts of fat in the liver. I HAD GOTTEN TO THE POINT THAT I COULDN'T FUNCTION IN DAILY LIFE BEFORE I STARTED TAKING THIS MEDICATION. Does this continue to happen or am I not giving it a chance to metabolize and I'll eventually sleep on it When I did take it (isolated instances just one day per time)I felt better, more energy,more positive no obsessiveness thoughts but I didn't sleep etc. I just need to quit losing weight because I can't afford to get my clothes resized again. This is only day 15 and side effects are tapering off a lot. I have now been off this drug for four months and i feel better then i have ever felt, as i think going from 75 mg to 150mg i still had moments of depression, and i wanted to cope with that, as that is a normal thing to feel at times. would prescribe a medication that ultimately would be so hard to get off of. ...
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  ...Effexor worked for me for a long time, but the withdrawal from this drug is horrible. The majority of the reports involved ingestion in which the total dose of venlafaxine taken was estimated to be no more than several-fold higher than the usual therapeutic dose. Don't you think I should have seen him the next day I will wait until then since I have returned to "NORMAL" (See above) Don't get hooked!!! Lawsuit pending!!! Having had serious brain injury 4 years ago, had no real satisfaction with anything until Effexor xr. They say going down on the dose very slowly helps but it also drags out the length of time that you have to go through the painful process. I read all the side effects and was reluctant to start it, but knew that I needed to take something in order to function in life. I am now on 150mg, with hope that is will just get better. The effects of combined use of venlafaxine and MAOIs have not been evaluated in humans or animals.

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  ...After reviewing this website, do you plan to ask your doctor about EFFEXOR XR For me on Effexor I tried the weaning thing for about 2 months, but I continued to have the withdrawl symptoms, so I too just stopped, for a bout 2 weeks I had like a 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.

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  ...A comparison of adverse event rates in a fixed-dose study comparing Effexor 75, 225, and 375 mg/day with placebo revealed a dose dependency for some of the more common adverse events associated with Effexor use, as shown in Table IV. until I reached my almost 30 day mark when I noticed abnormal bruising on my arms and legs, areas where I know I have put pressure on and and now have turned into bruises. A few days later I cleaned up my room which was a mess for a long time. You are looking at the serotonin-dopamine connection being implicated. I am still suffering from the huge amount of weight gain. The side effects she suffers from :insomnia, tinitis, irritability, aggression, weight gain, high cholestorol, and NO sex drive. DON'T TAKE IT! ...
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  ...i personally experianced extreme side effects on effexor and when coming of them slowly as directed by my doctor i would pysically shake and had extreme withdrawal symtoms. Started back on effexor xr at 75 and the anxiety and depression disappeared - have not felt any need for an increase in the dosage. I have read about the horrors of withdrawl, though, and that scares me. 5mg capsules and a weeks worth of 75mg capsules BUT also gave me 3 more 7 day strips of the 37. said to take Effexor every other day for a week and then quit. Since then i have had many side affects like wight gain,night sweet,leg jurking when at rest,constipation ans sexual dysfunsion. to help my deal with the death of my cousin.

i think i will stop and ask my doctor what to do.

  ...How many out there who talk about their side effects have noticed memory and concentration problems I have talked to several people and once when I didn't attribute it to Effexor I am now convinced it is the cause. I must have been dropped as a baby cause I've always had ringing. effexor has given me zero sexual side effects (i guess im just lucky ) and i havnt lost libido. After reading some of the side effects on here after I took my first dose I about S t my pants and thought I had made a mistake. Short-term studies did not show an increase in the risk of suicidality with antidepressants compared to placebo in adults beyond age 24; there was a reduction in risk with antidepressants compared to placebo in adults aged 65 and older. It even took me 4 months to write about my positive experience. All the above attempts to combat anxiety/depression with a subsequent Bipolar diagnosis. Yes, there are a few days at the end where you feel a bit flu-like but it's not that big of a deal. Pregnant or nursing women shouldn't take any antidepressant without consulting their doctor. While, my internist and psychiatrist kept trying to add meds to quell the symptoms, I did my own research and discovered that the sleepiness and ADD were not just because I wasn’t getting enough sleep. In premarketing panic disorder studies, 0. ...
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  ...Felt better the moment I swallowed the first pill (placebo effect). Effexor works for me and I realise that I will be on it for the rest of my life. I had no sex drive since I had a car accident 2 years ago. Two of the panic disorder studies were flexible dose and two were fixed dose.

WELL I WAS WRONG AND I COULDNT GO OFF THE MEDS .

The Effexor/Provigl mix is working well for me.

I am currently on 150 mg and feeling quite ill.

Tried to taper and still sick, so I called my dr.

  ...Venlafaxine, Effexor Pharmacology - HealthyPlace. Effexor and Hives Effexor More Effective Than SSRIs If the medicine is the right one for you, you will know, if it is not, your doctor may need to try others, I got bounced around for 3 years until i finally found the right one which is effexor xr. I would like to recomend seeing a counsellor while coming off of this medication. My libido was nil, gained weight, felt ill if missed a dose, etc. Wyeth-Ayerst misleadingly advertises through its Effexor labeling that only drug abusers are at risk of physical and psychological dependence, and withdrawal problems when tapering back or abruptly discontinuing Effexor usage. So in addition to Effexor, my doctor also put me on Xanax as needed, and I feel a lot better. 4% for patients receiving Effexor XR for up to 12 weeks in Social Anxiety Disorder studies. "NORMAL" right But what is normal This 1950's vision of Wife, Two kids a dog picket fence minivan (I don't have a minivan its a Crossover). These Effexor side effects can occur while taking the Effexor before withdrawal or may become apparent once Effexor withdrawal begins. ...
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  ...Tapering is recommended, yes it can take a long time, nope it doesn't have to take years, and it can help reduce withdrawal intensity and post-drug problems. 4 In long-term placebo-controlled trials for GAD, the following was also a common event leading to discontinuation and was considered to be drug-related for Effexor XR-treated patients (% Effexor XR n = 535 , % Placebo n = 257 ): decreased Google Search: norepinephrine) you will see a Google AdWords ad promoting Effexor. All of this was due to my own foolishness in not taking the literature seriously. This caused mood swings and I became highly irritated.

could have been the end all to all my problems.

  ...What conditions does Effexor Oral treat Weight loss and age gain with effexor and then even more so with lexapro. He had rinning in the ear before the surgery but was told it would end after the surgery, it didn't, it got worse. This can lead to infections or damage to the urinary organs. Like all antidepressants, Effexor could cause episodes of mania (abnormally high feelings of excitement and energy).

i started back on id say about two weeks ago.

  ...This is only my 3rd day of effexor xr, 37. It didn't make an appreciable difference to me (but then I have personality disorder dx so medications are likely to be less effective). It does help with these conditions, but when I miss a doss I'm super angry and very tired. Also, patients taking diuretics or who are otherwise volume depleted may be at greater risk (see PRECAUTIONS, Geriatric Use). It takes six to eight weeks to get the maximum benefit. I'm d/c now in springtime (my depression is always worse in winter) by incremental withdrawal of 3 beads daily from the capsule. , agitation, hallucinations, coma), autonomic instability (e. So this has been a huge shock to deal with. For me, the side effects (although they are annoying) do not out weigh the good this drug has done for me. After other patients' ratings and experiences, I learned about Trazadone, I started to sleep, complete with vivid detailed dreams. I've tried Paxil, Zoloft, Wellbutrin, Buspar, Trazadone, Xanax, Ativan, and Klonopin. Stopped taking it and spent 4 days in bed with the darkest depression and flu symptoms. A mouthguard will help to protect your teeth, but will not solve the problem, because for most people it is caused by the drug. Tell your doctor if you are pregnant or plan to become pregnant during treatment. I think that the side effect in that area and my advance in years ( I am 59 years old now ) have caught up with each other. Good luck! ...
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  ...Sweating - absent all together. I think I am going to ask to try Buspar again (Didn't do much last time) along with Clonopin for real stressful times. I'm also not sure if my weight gain is associated with the drug, but I have gained weight since going on it. This was the first time I got stabalized with my emotions within days. Possible Side Effects If you experience any of the following serious side effects, stop taking Effexor XR and contact your doctor immediately or seek emergency medical treatment: an allergic reaction (difficulty breathing; closing of the throat; swelling of the lips, tongue, or face; or hives); seizures; or an irregular heartbeat or severely high blood pressure (blurred vision, headache). ...
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  ...I know, that is what I am worried about. Approximately 18% of the 1381 patients who received Effexor XR capsules in placebo-controlled clinical trials for GAD discontinued treatment due to an adverse experience, compared with 12% of the 555 placebo-treated patients in those studies. I have accomplished more in the past few months than I have in the past few years. I can focus mentally, stress levels have dropped, everything is better. These events are: abdominal pain, accidental injury, anxiety, back pain, diarrhea, dysmenorrhea, dyspepsia, flu syndrome, headache, infection, myalgia, pain, palpitation, pharyngitis, rhinitis, tinnitus, and urinary frequency. Doc prescibed Wellbutrin with the goal of tapering off the Effexor but ended up in ER with severe case of hives. I wasnt aware of how bad coming of them can be but if they work i may stay on it for ever. ” 9 Percentage based on the number of females (Effexor XR = 856, placebo = 335). I would never be able to hold a job or handle my responsibilities as a worker, mother, and human being. Symptoms of depression include: A sad feeling that will not go away Restlessness or slowed movements Changes in appetite or weight Changes in sleeping patterns A lack of interest in activities that usually provide pleasure Fatigue or lack of energy Feeling worthless, or feeling guilty for no reason Trouble concentrating or making decisions Repeated thoughts of death or suicide Both adults and children with depression can have their depression get worse and/or they can become suicidal. Eventually irritable turned into manic episodes and I decided I wanted off, especially since I hadn't noticed any positive effects. (Mind you am I twenty-two!) The best thing I recommend to an Effexor user or anyone trying to get out of that vast, dark hole of depression is EXERCISE, AND GET LOTS OF FRESH AIR.

I became abusive and someone I couldn't stand.

DON'T QUIT JUST BECAUSE YOU HAVE SIDE EFFECTS.

  ...Pressure ulcer, my dr. that i norm wouldn't have -felt a little slower mentally good: -great sleep! -made me feel less anxious (maybe because i was always in a semi-groggy state. As the doses lower now I am feeling the withdrawl symptoms of sadness, unexplained crying and such. I had to smoke salvia (just a pinch)to calm down and or crush cravings for weed. There are many alternatives and like these drugs, different ones work for different people. This is very frustrating since then every drug they put me on is a guess. Treatment with MAO inhibitors should not be started until two weeks after discontinuation of Effexor therapy. if the doctor has put you on effexor lately. (and yes I lost that ability in the first two weeks, but I got er back) is KEY. Just wanted something to get me over the hump & it did work within days. I had never heard of Effexor so I thought I would do some research after I had been prescribed the medication - I actually took my first dose of 37. After increasing to 300mg/day I realized I'd have to do something different. I apparently suffer from bipolar disorder, anxiety disorder, Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder and OCP (like OCD but not as bad). The medicine worked wonders for me when I was going through an extremely difficult period in my life. I took oxycodone and ambien last night and slept for 18 hours.

They can add to sleepiness caused by Effexor.

  ...Like all antidepressants, Effexor could cause episodes of mania (abnormally high feelings of excitement and energy).

i started back on id say about two weeks ago.