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Switching meds
My doctor is switching me off of cymbalta to
Effexor
, I’m not taking to the cymbalta well. I know everyone is different with their meds, but anyone take
Effexor
? How does it make you feel? Side effects? Best time to take it?
My doctor is switching me off of cymbalta to
Effexor
, I’m not taking to the cymbalta well. I know everyone is different with their meds, but anyone take
Effexor
? How does it make you feel? Side effects? Best time to take it?
KNW11
in
Anxiety Support
4 years ago
Just another day
I have always taken a cocktail of meds but I am now down to just taking the one medication,
Effexor
XR. I have been stable on this medication for years now and I am a little concerned about the long term effects of being on the same medication for years.
I have always taken a cocktail of meds but I am now down to just taking the one medication,
Effexor
XR. I have been stable on this medication for years now and I am a little concerned about the long term effects of being on the same medication for years.
CalicoPurpl90
in
Anxiety and Depression Support
4 years ago
TSH Results/175mg Levothyroxine
I am 46 year old female, and take antidepressants for depression and anxiety (
Effexor
), and still currently weigh 14 stone, which I am struggling to lose mainly in the tummy area, due to fatigue/ sugar cravings (Before been diagnosed with Hypothyroidism my weight was between 10 to 10.5 stone prior to
I am 46 year old female, and take antidepressants for depression and anxiety (
Effexor
), and still currently weigh 14 stone, which I am struggling to lose mainly in the tummy area, due to fatigue/ sugar cravings (Before been diagnosed with Hypothyroidism my weight was between 10 to 10.5 stone prior to
Linzilou43
in
Thyroid UK
4 years ago
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Anxiety, depression and fatigue all together feels like a knot, and I don't know where to begin unraveling it.
I've tried a few meds, namely
Effexor
, as well as smoking CBD oil, neither of which did anything whatsoever, for anxiety or sleep. Currently in video chat therapy with a therapist, and he's given me some ideas on things I can do, but nothing has really helped thus far.
I've tried a few meds, namely
Effexor
, as well as smoking CBD oil, neither of which did anything whatsoever, for anxiety or sleep. Currently in video chat therapy with a therapist, and he's given me some ideas on things I can do, but nothing has really helped thus far.
Navella
in
Anxiety and Depression Support
4 years ago
Meds
Then they changed me to cymbalta now I’m being changed to
Effexor
. I am terrified of taking anti depressants... I read the reviews, although I know everyone isn’t the same. I heard the side effects are horrible, and coming off them is a nightmare! Anyone else scared of there antidepressants...
Then they changed me to cymbalta now I’m being changed to
Effexor
. I am terrified of taking anti depressants... I read the reviews, although I know everyone isn’t the same. I heard the side effects are horrible, and coming off them is a nightmare! Anyone else scared of there antidepressants...
KNW11
in
Anxiety Support
4 years ago
Weaning off Effexor (Venlaflaxine)
I am curious to see if anyone has had experience weaning off of
Effexor
? I have been weaning off with the help of my doctor and therapist and am now currently taking 150mg. These past couple of days though have really hit me hard.
I am curious to see if anyone has had experience weaning off of
Effexor
? I have been weaning off with the help of my doctor and therapist and am now currently taking 150mg. These past couple of days though have really hit me hard.
Jordan_O
in
Anxiety and Depression Support
4 years ago
Hopeless
My psychiatrist put me on
Effexor
225 mg many years ago. It doesn't help anymore at all. He is very hesitant about changing my meds. I am so depressed I can't function. I just want to feel happy and "normal" again. But I have lost all hope. I don't know what to do anymore.
My psychiatrist put me on
Effexor
225 mg many years ago. It doesn't help anymore at all. He is very hesitant about changing my meds. I am so depressed I can't function. I just want to feel happy and "normal" again. But I have lost all hope. I don't know what to do anymore.
kathyh074
in
Anxiety and Depression Support
4 years ago
Effexor Brain Zaps
I’ve taken
Effexor
for over 10 years and always get the brain zaps if I am even a couple hours behind in taking it every day.
I’ve taken
Effexor
for over 10 years and always get the brain zaps if I am even a couple hours behind in taking it every day.
Freckleface75
in
Anxiety and Depression Support
4 years ago
Weaning from Effexor
I’m a retired woman in the process of weaning from
Effexor
. Would love to hear from others who have been successful at this.
I’m a retired woman in the process of weaning from
Effexor
. Would love to hear from others who have been successful at this.
Hidden
in
Anxiety and Depression Support
5 years ago
i have been taking effexor 150 mg and Eppival my sex life is totally dead and drive is all but done. need advice
me to have a semblance of a normal married life without upsetting or derailing the effects of
effexor
and eppival?
me to have a semblance of a normal married life without upsetting or derailing the effects of
effexor
and eppival?
famemon79
in
Anxiety and Depression Support
5 years ago
Effexor has reduced side effects
I take
effexor
for depression and has helped reduce side effects from hormone therapy after successful radiation therapy. Has anyone had similar experience?
I take
effexor
for depression and has helped reduce side effects from hormone therapy after successful radiation therapy. Has anyone had similar experience?
pfeier
in
Advanced Prostate Cancer
5 years ago
Introduction
This turned out to be just the beginning of my hell; I withdrew from these drugs in 2008 (Ativan, Xanax, Valium,
Effexor
) since My health issues were resolved and I didn’t want to take pills.
This turned out to be just the beginning of my hell; I withdrew from these drugs in 2008 (Ativan, Xanax, Valium,
Effexor
) since My health issues were resolved and I didn’t want to take pills.
Eagledove
in
Anxiety and Depression Support
4 years ago
Trying to balance what I lose/gain from medication. Meditating to manage Anxiety
I need the meds to go to the bank or the grocery story or out with a friend and not be miserable all the time, but at home alone i'm an empty shell with the
effexor
. Ive tried reducing the dose while at home but it mostly seems to be either/or.
I need the meds to go to the bank or the grocery story or out with a friend and not be miserable all the time, but at home alone i'm an empty shell with the
effexor
. Ive tried reducing the dose while at home but it mostly seems to be either/or.
zeldablues94
in
Anxiety and Depression Support
5 years ago
When will the meds work and how do I deal with the path of distruction behind me
I've been on a high dose
effexor
for 2.5 years I came off it way too quickly and it was brutal I went crazy and landed in a mental hospital for 7 days now I'm diagnosed with bi polar 2 and my husband moved out even my kids seem nervous that I'll fall apart again.
I've been on a high dose
effexor
for 2.5 years I came off it way too quickly and it was brutal I went crazy and landed in a mental hospital for 7 days now I'm diagnosed with bi polar 2 and my husband moved out even my kids seem nervous that I'll fall apart again.
Brae77
in
Anxiety and Depression Support
5 years ago
medication advice
What is the best anti-depressant to switch to after taking
Effexor
for 25 years?
What is the best anti-depressant to switch to after taking
Effexor
for 25 years?
been-there-done-that
in
Anxiety and Depression Support
5 years ago
Sorry for the length. I'm new and zero focus is a problem.
I'm on the
Effexor
now, 1mg Xanax which I usually break in half and take if I get to a point where I can't catch my breath and stuff, and 10mg of buspar that is supposed to help the Xanax work. But I take it daily even if I don't take the Xanax.
I'm on the
Effexor
now, 1mg Xanax which I usually break in half and take if I get to a point where I can't catch my breath and stuff, and 10mg of buspar that is supposed to help the Xanax work. But I take it daily even if I don't take the Xanax.
Masonsmom2015
in
Anxiety Support
5 years ago
Welp. Back at it.
I take
Effexor
/Wellbutrin/ Buspar. I haven't had my meds adjusted in a while.. and today I had to have them adjusted... there is such a weight on me that I haven't felt in a long time.
I take
Effexor
/Wellbutrin/ Buspar. I haven't had my meds adjusted in a while.. and today I had to have them adjusted... there is such a weight on me that I haven't felt in a long time.
Autumnsa
in
My OCD Community
5 years ago
Effexor xr
Anyone have any advice with taking
Effexor
xr Dr just put me on it I’m on day 2 and my heart is feeling funky and I’m all jittery on the inside. Just took a Xanax bc it was either that or go to the hospital
Anyone have any advice with taking
Effexor
xr Dr just put me on it I’m on day 2 and my heart is feeling funky and I’m all jittery on the inside. Just took a Xanax bc it was either that or go to the hospital
Aliciar
in
Anxiety Support
5 years ago
Anxiety!!!
I’m on 225mg of
Effexor
(anti depressant/anxiety). I’m pretty much ok during the day but when it’s time for bed, my insides are shaking. Even a sleeping pill they gave me doesn’t work. I can’t control that awful feeling of my body shaking inside. So, I don’t get much sleep 😞
I’m on 225mg of
Effexor
(anti depressant/anxiety). I’m pretty much ok during the day but when it’s time for bed, my insides are shaking. Even a sleeping pill they gave me doesn’t work. I can’t control that awful feeling of my body shaking inside. So, I don’t get much sleep 😞
Annadm
in
SHARE Metastatic Breast Cancer
5 years ago
Just checking in
I find
Effexor
XR 75mg helps for imbalance of serotonin. I was on it for 6-7 years then decided I’d like to go off. Tapered successfully but after about a year realized my anxiety and depression were bad. My life is better emotionally and I am happier on the antidepressant.
I find
Effexor
XR 75mg helps for imbalance of serotonin. I was on it for 6-7 years then decided I’d like to go off. Tapered successfully but after about a year realized my anxiety and depression were bad. My life is better emotionally and I am happier on the antidepressant.
Heinrich7
in
PMRGCAuk
5 years ago
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