Most Popular Brands: Effexor XR, Effexor, Venlafaxine XR (Show all)
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49 patient evaluations for Venlafaxine
| Anxiety Efficacy | Depression Efficacy | Side Effects | Adherence | Burden | Specific Side Effects | |
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| Nov 21, 2009 |
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| Nov 21, 2009 | This medication controlls my major depression. Without it I felt like I was losing my mind. It does affect my weight, and causes me to be drowsy during the day time. I barely sleep at night 2-4 hours each night. So it would be good if I could go to sleep at bedtime and stay asleep. Instead of feeling sleepy during the day time. Now that I am not working the cost of this medication is becoming a burden, but I need it and will find a way to pay for it. | $25-49 monthly |
| Depression/Anxiety/Mood Swings Efficacy | Side Effects | Adherence | Burden | Specific Side Effects | |
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| Nov 20, 2009 |
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| Nov 20, 2009 | So far it's working great. I have felt better in the past couple of days than I have in 5 years. I hope it continues to have this effect on me. | monthly |
| Other Efficacy | Side Effects | Adherence | Burden | Specific Side Effects | |
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| Aug 26, 2008 |
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| Nov 18, 2009 |
| Treat my mood condition(s) Efficacy | Side Effects | Adherence | Burden | Specific Side Effects | |
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| Nov 16, 2009 |
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| Nov 16, 2009 | A good antidepressant. | < $25 monthly |
| Depression Efficacy | Peripheral Neuropathy Efficacy | Anxiety Efficacy | Side Effects | Adherence | Burden | Specific Side Effects | |
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| Oct 28, 2009 |
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| Nov 13, 2009 |
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| Oct 28, 2009 | Venlafaxine by itself seems both to increase my alertness and to bliss me out a little too much; I get lethargic at 75 mg daily. Even at 37.5 mg, I've added (after a bit of research) my previous low dose of bupropion (25 mg) back into the mix as a counterbalancing "upper". Although intermittent, I'm seeing some direct effects on the depression: e.g., posture as well as mood. | < $25 monthly |
| Nov 13, 2009 | Venlaxafine seemed effective (within limits) for peripheral neuropathy and positive for relief of depression. Physical adverse effects at this dosage seemed minimal if any. Unresolved: Did this drug bliss me out too much, keeping me passive and lazy? And did it make me more suddenly irritable? I quit because of a pharmacy restriction (ironically based on the fact that I was taking "too little" of the drug), and will resume the trial once I talk to my primary provider in about 10 days. | < $25 monthly |
| Depression Efficacy | Side Effects | Adherence | Burden | Specific Side Effects | |
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| Nov 07, 2009 |
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| Dec 10, 2008 | As best you can, take this medication at the same time every day. For a long time I was taking only 150mg a day and didn't feel any benefits from the medication. However, when my psychiatrist increased my dose to 300mg a day, I could detect a significant improvement in mood. This is a relatively high dose for this medication and it can cause an increase in blood pressure. Fortunately this has not been an issue for me but might be something for others to take into consideration. Also, I take the XR-capsules and I can tell a difference between the XR and non-XR. | $200+ monthly |
| Mar 25, 2009 | Take this medication at the same time everyday and do not skip more than one day of taking it or else you will begin to feel horrible withdrawal symptoms. But I have Effexor XR to be extremely effective in treating my depression. I would caution anyone that considers taking this drug for a long period of time to be aware that it can be very difficult to get off of. You will need to titrate down your dose in very small increments under your doctor's supervision. | monthly |
| Nov 07, 2009 | This has been an excellent medication for me as long as I take it every day as prescribed. | < $25 monthly |
| Major Depressive Disorder Efficacy | Side Effects | Adherence | Burden | Specific Side Effects | |
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| Aug 27, 2009 |
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| Oct 21, 2009 |
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| Aug 27, 2009 | It is very hard to get off Effexor so I would try other AD treatments first. | monthly |
| Sep 22, 2009 | I started on 75 mg the up to 150 then up to 225 mg. All XR once daily. It did stop my panic and anxiety but I had no energy and felt sleepy most of the day until when I went to bed. Then I felt awake. So now down to 75 mg XR and 300mg of Wellbutrin XR that is much more effective fore me. I have more energy and don't feel drugged as on Effexor. But everyone reacts differently. | $25-49 monthly |
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| Fibromyalgia Efficacy | Side Effects | Adherence | Burden | Specific Side Effects | |
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