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Effexor XR

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Other Names: Effexor   Venlafaxine   Efectin
Venlafaxine (brand name: Effexor or Efexor) is an antidepressant of the serotonin-norepinephrine reuptake inhibitor (SNRI) class. First introduced by Wyeth in 1993, now marketed by Pfizer, it is licensed for the treatment of major depressive disorder (MDD), as a treatment for gener... Read more on Wikipedia
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Hi Cyndi, I have been taking Effexor XR for about 5 years....
03/27/2013
Hi Cyndi, I have been taking Effexor XR for about 5 years. I ...Panic Disorder and depression. I take Effexor primarily for depression. It works for me, ...a temporary increase in my Xanax. I... Read full post
300mg of Effexor XR which is the maximum dose. I didn't...
04/27/2013
I take 300mg of Effexor XR which is the maximum dose. ...minor change though. Abilify is what really got rid of my depression. Good luck with... Read full post
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snap. I got off the Effexor xr the day I started back....
04/02/2013
...so down I had pretty bad PPD after my second baby, ...going back to work cured my PPD in a snap. I got off the Effexor xr the day I started back.... Read full post
am currently on effexor xr for mood swings, hot flashes and...
02/21/2013
...after surgery. I am currently on effexor xr for mood swings, hot flashes... Read full post
me on Effexor XR for my depression and anxiety, I also...
04/03/2013
...the process of taking me off Cymbalta and putting me on Effexor XR for my depression and anxiety, I also ...the heads up on the problems falling asleep on Effexor. Thats all... Read full post
medication: I take Effexor XR (the generic version)...
01/18/2013
Just a quick note regarding medication: I take Effexor XR (the generic version) which is similar to Cymbalta in ...has worked well for me in reducing my anxiety, a lot. Of course,... Read full post
1995. I had Effexor XR for depression for 5 years before...
05/24/2013
...and major depression. Xanax has worked well for my anxiety since 1995. I had Effexor XR for depression for 5 years before it pooped out. Now I take Lexapro, alongside my Xanax. I have bouts... Read full post
I'm going to try taking Effexor XR daily, starting...
04/10/2013
...broke down and sought help for my migraines. I saw a Neurologist, ...after discussing medicine options, I'm going to try taking Effexor XR daily, starting tomorrow. Has anyone... Read full post
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PPD in a snap. I got off the Effexor xr the day I started...
04/02/2013
...feel so down I had pretty bad PPD after my second baby, ...I did NOT want ... [snip!] ... to work cured my PPD in a snap. I got off the Effexor xr the day I started back. Maybe going to... Read full post
problem? I am only taking 75mg Effexor XR because on this...
01/12/2013
...you suffer from this? Prozac delayed my period for an extra week, ...meds for this problem? I am only taking 75mg Effexor XR because on this dose I suffer from difficult sleeping, and... Read full post