User Reviews for venlafaxine oral

Effexor was the first anti-depressant I used and it worked miraculously. When I lost my insurance, I thought that venlafaxine would work just as well but it had not. I'm susposed to start weaning off this week but I'm really scared. I have a 1 year old and even when I've been late taking my pill, I've gotten very ill. When I did take it, I got very tired and dizzy.

I started taking Effexor Dec.07 really like how it worked, but caused my cycles to be very heavy. My doctor switched me to the generic brand (Venlafaxine 75mg) It seemed to increase my libido, but I yawn all the time, concentration and memory is way out of wack, and night sweats are horrible. Doctor is now trying to wean me off this med., currently taking 37.5mg, every other day but hate the dizzinesss and gittery feeling, possibly due to withdrawl. Hopefully, that will soon pass. The venlafaxine also seemed to make me a little irritable.Read More Read Less

I have become totally dependant on 150gms per day. Tried to reduce dosage by lowest possible level (even by cutting 37.5gm tablets in half) numerous times but my brain reacts severely - within hours if alternate day reduction used or within a few days if reduction over longer than alternate days. Withdrawal is so bad that my entire body becomes unable to function at all and all I can do is sleep or move around slowly. Symptoms of depression seem to return but I am convinced this is due to drug dependency. Doctors advise to remain dependent on the drug. My feelings are: 1.The drug has been progressively reducing the ability of my brain to function. 2. Since taking the drug, while I am generally happy and generally functioning well, the level of my brain activity and ability has reduced dramatically. I am not always able to think clearly. 3. My memory has become totally unreliable, to the point that I can be convinced a conversation never took place or that I did not receive information that had infact been given to me. I have tried to change to a different antidepressant but this has caused the same effects as a dosage reduction.Read More Read Less

I began taking 75mg twice daily for anxiety and depression. Within first week, felt improved. After that side effects of dizziness, disassociation, lethargy, and extensive sleeping kicked in. I miss work all the time because I can't wake up and when I do, I feel disoriented. I cut back to 37.5mg once daily and noticed a very small improvement. Currently working with my doctor to find something else. This is the first time I have had issues like these with a drug and it scares me. I really plan to research the next drug I am prescribed before I begin taking it!Read More Read Less

My husband has been taking the Venlafaxine for a few years. In all the reviews I read I did not see anyone talk about long term. I did notice that some of the review talked about nausea, my husband actually vomits at least once a day. He was also on another med for muscle spasm that he stopped due to the awful side effects. During this time he would vomit at least 3-4 times a day. has anyone else experienced actual vomitting and not just the nausea feeling. Concerned as his appetite is absolutely nill at this point.Read More Read Less

Increased sweating, nervousness, panic attakcs.

Venlafaxine ( Effexor ) is a horrible drug. I would not recommend it to anyone. The side effects are wicked. It works for some people, but for me it was a total waste of money.

Concentrating and remembering are harder.

the DR.switched me from effexor extended release to generic because of expense.Generic does not come in 150 mg so he set it up so Icould take 2 75mg tabs twice a day. I don't notice the loss of extended release.This med along with buspirone allows me to keep a balance between depression and angst. They allow the calm middle ground for me. I am glad for that.HM>

Hate it, hate it, hate it. It made me feel dead inside. I am weaning off now (have gone from 300 mg. to 150 mg.) and will try Lexapro. I had absolutely no libido and I started abusing alcohol. Would not recommend this drug to anyone.

Helps to ease the stress,helps me to stay more calm,lessen's the worry factor. Glad DR.put me on it. It does help.

to the woman who asked about switching from EFFEXOR to VENLAFAXINE, i began taking effexor (75mg) about 9 months ago for depression and an anxiety disorder. i made the switch to generic several months ago and the only change i noticed was the additional side effect of slight nausea. i also still had all of my original side effects of jitteriness, dizziness and mood swings, though all of these have lessened greatly over time. aside from side effects, i didn't see any change in the drugs effectiveness at treating my depression or anxiety.Read More Read Less

I HAVE A COMMENT AND A QUESTION FOR OTHER READERS. I HAVE TAKEN EFFEXOR XR AND HAVE BEEN VERY, VERY SATISFIED. HOWEVER, I AM ABOUT TO LOOSE MY COVERALGE AND NEED TO CONVERT TO THE GENERIC VENLAFAXINE. HAS ANYONE CHANGED FROM EFFECOR TO THE GENERIC? ANY NOTICABLE DIFFERENCES? PLEASE ADVISE. THANK YOU.

I was taking 150ml for about 6 months, then in June started taking 300ml. The side effects slowly crept up all at once. Could not stand being in my body, once I saw all the side effects...I had ALL of them. Was seeing a psychristrist. I stopped taking (cut back slowly) and I am fine. I would recommend it, but watch the side effects, hard to explain a blinding headache, dizziness, very angry, while shaking and thinking something is wrong (anxiety).

I have taken this medication for 1 month now. Apart from the constant yawning, a noted side effect, this medication is very good. I have dramatically cut back on my mood swings. My shyness is starting to subside also.

It has worked well for my anxiety attacks. Although, I am getting frightened to take it. (300mg daily) I donot take the SR. Is it dangerous?

I have just taken it for one day.