Effexor (Venlafaxine)

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A pharmacist explains how Effexor works, why doctors prescribe this antidepressant, and common side effects of the drug.Watch More Health Videos at Health Guru: http://www.healthguru.com/?YT

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  • I was on Effexor Xr for about 5 years. At one stage I was on 225mls per day. I cut down to 75mg per day, then I took myself off them completely. The effects of this drug can be absolutely horrible; extreme weight loss (still struggling to put on weight again), recurring nightmares and night terrors, suicidal thoughts (never had them before taking it), etc, etc etc. This shit should be a last resort.

  • Lord knows, if you're a male, don't take this med if you have a sex life. It totally messes up your sex drive.

  • the extended release sucks, the immediaqte release works in a matter of moments and has great results

  • @boysvandehood Don't kill yourself with tablets, it's a horrible death. Serotonin controls more than mood, it controls body heat and heart rate as well as other autonomous systems that keeps you alive, do not overdose! It's also very uncertain that it will kill you, most likely you will wake up the next day with with liver and kidney failure.

  • I've been taking Effexor for 7 years, now my thyroid has stopped working, it's called

    Graves disease!!!!!

    I feel it's a result from this medication, it's a side effect' from taking Effexor, and the manufacture should have enclosed this information!!!

  • started taking it 3 weeks ago im on 225 mg now,had days i felt better, now it got a bit worse,hope it will get better soon.im taking it in germany(trevilor/venlafaxin)

  • Sounds like many of you posting have deeper issues than depression and or anxiety. Sounds like your blaming the drug for your behavior. I will re post after it kicks in for me with results.

  • I see both good and bad remarks here. Anxious to see for myself as i started today.

  • i'm on 37.mg i take 1 in the morning and 1 in the evening...Its the only med that has helped me...SSRIS are a waste of time

  • Just started taking this. On 75mg. Took it for the first time today. Nothing yet, hopefully in a few days I won't feel so empty

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