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15 patient evaluations for Venlafaxine with a cost of < $25

Purposes: Anorexia Nervosa, Depressed mood, Major Depressive Disorder, and Anorexia (appetite loss) (Started Feb 01, 2009)
Date Dosage Anorexia Nervosa Perceived effectiveness Depressed mood Perceived effectiveness Major Depressive Disorder Perceived effectiveness Anorexia (appetite loss) Perceived effectiveness Side Effects Adherence Burden
Jan 07, 2013 225 mg Daily ? Led_efficacy_2Led_efficacy_2Led_defaultLed_default Led_efficacy_2Led_efficacy_2Led_defaultLed_default SevereSevereSevereSevere UsuallyUsuallyUsuallyUsually A littleA littleA littleA little
Jun 30, 2011 225 mg Daily Led_efficacy_3Led_efficacy_3Led_efficacy_3Led_default Led_efficacy_3Led_efficacy_3Led_efficacy_3Led_default Led_efficacy_2Led_efficacy_2Led_defaultLed_default SevereSevereSevereSevere UsuallyUsuallyUsuallyUsually A littleA littleA littleA little
Nov 17, 2010 225 mg Daily Led_efficacy_3Led_efficacy_3Led_efficacy_3Led_default ? ModerateModerateModerateModerate UsuallyUsuallyUsuallyUsually A littleA littleA littleA little
Oct 13, 2010 225 mg Daily Led_efficacy_3Led_efficacy_3Led_efficacy_3Led_default ? ModerateModerateModerateModerate UsuallyUsuallyUsuallyUsually A littleA littleA littleA little
Oct 11, 2010 150 mg Daily Led_efficacy_3Led_efficacy_3Led_efficacy_3Led_default ? ModerateModerateModerateModerate AlwaysAlwaysAlwaysAlways A littleA littleA littleA little
Side effects:
Night sweats, Feeling faint (presyncope), Orthostatic Postural Hypotension, Brain zaps, Dizziness, Heart palpitations, Temperature dysregulation, Memory lapses (brain blinks)
Date
Jan 07, 2013
Advice & Tips
Be very careful of this drug. It worked for a while but stopping me falling into the deep lows, but having come off it I realised it has been like living through a fog the last 4 years. I have been sleepwalking and I am just waking up. I can feel a whole range of emotions, happiness even, that was hazed in gray before. The side effects of coming off them were horrible, but worth it to Feel again. I felt dizzy, drunk, I slurred and my depth perception was off. I lost balance and images seemed to flicker, I couldn't always tell if the ground was level, I forgot things easily, lost my train of thought, felt disconnected and at times euphoric but countered by the instability. Now I am calming down, I found my energy is up so much, insomnia came back but I don't care, I can stay awake more than 6 hours and I can do things without feeling so tired. I am more productive, more creative and just more Me now that I am off them. Only take anti depressants when you have no other safe choice. I was at that point, but I was so low I was bullied into by the doctors, I believe in learning to live with and recognise my symptoms so I can get help. I want to try natural remedies in future if I get into a Low again because just not feeling the acute despair was not worth giving up feeling everything else for.
Cost
< $25 monthly
Date
Jun 30, 2011
Advice & Tips
WARNING: There are SERIOUS withdrawal symptoms from missing a dose and discontinuing this drug. I seriously recommend talking to your GP about side effects and withdrawal symptoms before considering this treatment and to take into account your reliability for taking the drugs on time!
Cost
< $25 monthly
Date
Oct 13, 2010
Advice & Tips
Forgetting to take my medication is the main problem as the withdrawal symptoms are severe, 'brain zaps' dizziness, lightheadedness, problems focusing, slurred speak, slight visual impairment, heart palpitations and confusion. When I am taking it regularly it does not improve my mood, but prevents me from falling into severe lows; I feel as though I am hit a safety net a neutral or slight low rather than spiralling into severe depression.
Cost
< $25 monthly
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Purposes: Depressed mood, Borderline Personality Disorder, and Major Depressive Disorder (Started Oct 10, 2003)
Date Dosage Depressed mood Perceived effectiveness Borderline Personality Disorder Perceived effectiveness Major Depressive Disorder Perceived effectiveness Side Effects Adherence Burden
Nov 15, 2012 150 mg Daily Led_efficacy_4Led_efficacy_4Led_efficacy_4Led_efficacy_4 Led_efficacy_4Led_efficacy_4Led_efficacy_4Led_efficacy_4 Led_efficacy_4Led_efficacy_4Led_efficacy_4Led_efficacy_4 NoneNoneNoneNone AlwaysAlwaysAlwaysAlways Not at allNot at allNot at allNot at all
Feb 18, 2011 150 mg Daily Led_efficacy_4Led_efficacy_4Led_efficacy_4Led_efficacy_4 NoneNoneNoneNone AlwaysAlwaysAlwaysAlways Not at allNot at allNot at allNot at all
Nov 07, 2009 37.5 mg Daily Led_efficacy_4Led_efficacy_4Led_efficacy_4Led_efficacy_4 NoneNoneNoneNone AlwaysAlwaysAlwaysAlways Not at allNot at allNot at allNot at all
Mar 25, 2009 37.5 mg Daily Led_efficacy_4Led_efficacy_4Led_efficacy_4Led_efficacy_4 NoneNoneNoneNone AlwaysAlwaysAlwaysAlways Not at allNot at allNot at allNot at all
Dec 10, 2008 37.5 mg Daily Led_efficacy_4Led_efficacy_4Led_efficacy_4Led_efficacy_4 NoneNoneNoneNone AlwaysAlwaysAlwaysAlways Not at allNot at allNot at allNot at all
Date
Nov 15, 2012
Advice & Tips
I was taking a 300mg dose of this medication and slowly tapered off of it over a course of six weeks. Everything was fine during the taper, it was just getting off that final dose (75mg) that was hard. I felt like I had the flu: shivering, nausea, loss of appetite.
Cost
< $25 monthly
Date
Nov 07, 2009
Advice & Tips
This has been an excellent medication for me as long as I take it every day as prescribed.
Cost
< $25 monthly
Date
Mar 25, 2009
Advice & Tips
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.
Date
Dec 10, 2008
Advice & Tips
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.
Cost
$200+ monthly
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Purposes: Major Depressive Disorder, Generalized Anxiety Disorder, and Dysthymia (Started Jul 01, 2010)
Date Dosage Major Depressive Disorder Perceived effectiveness Generalized Anxiety Disorder Perceived effectiveness Dysthymia Perceived effectiveness Side Effects Adherence Burden
Jul 09, 2012 200 mg Daily Led_efficacy_2Led_efficacy_2Led_defaultLed_default Led_efficacy_1Led_defaultLed_defaultLed_default Led_efficacy_1Led_defaultLed_defaultLed_default MildMildMildMild AlwaysAlwaysAlwaysAlways Not at allNot at allNot at allNot at all
Date
Jul 09, 2012
Advice & Tips
I have a pill box that is divided for AM and PM dosages. Two together made me sleepy, took 1 in AM, waited 6 hrs took other pill.
Cost
< $25 monthly
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Purposes: Major Depressive Disorder and Generalized Anxiety Disorder (Started May 05, 2009)
Date Dosage Major Depressive Disorder Perceived effectiveness Generalized Anxiety Disorder Perceived effectiveness Side Effects Adherence Burden
Apr 13, 2012   Led_efficacy_4Led_efficacy_4Led_efficacy_4Led_efficacy_4Major Led_efficacy_4Led_efficacy_4Led_efficacy_4Led_efficacy_4Major NoneNoneNoneNoneNone UsuallyUsuallyUsuallyUsuallyUsually Not at allNot at allNot at allNot at allNot at all
Date
Apr 13, 2012
Advice & Tips
Also got rid of my panic attacks.
Cost
< $25 monthly
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Purpose: Emotional lability (Started Mar 18, 2010)
Date Dosage Perceived effectiveness Side Effects Adherence Burden
Oct 15, 2010 75 mg Daily Led_efficacy_3Led_efficacy_3Led_efficacy_3Led_defaultModerate MildMildMildMildMild AlwaysAlwaysAlwaysAlwaysAlways Not at allNot at allNot at allNot at allNot at all
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Purpose: Depressed mood (Started Jan 01, 2010)
Date Dosage Perceived effectiveness Side Effects Adherence Burden
Apr 14, 2010 50 mg Daily Led_efficacy_3Led_efficacy_3Led_efficacy_3Led_defaultModerate NoneNoneNoneNoneNone UsuallyUsuallyUsuallyUsuallyUsually A littleA littleA littleA littleA little
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  • Hestia58
    Sex: F
    Data Quality: 2 stars
    MS: 29 yrs
    Mentor
    Type: Relapsing-Remitting
    Sensation: Moderate
    Overall: Moderate
    Cognition: moderate
    Vision: moderate
    Speech: moderate
    Swallowing: moderate
    Upper limb: moderate
    Walking: moderate
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Purpose: Depressed mood (Started Apr 20, 2006)
Date Dosage Perceived effectiveness Side Effects Adherence Burden
Feb 14, 2010 37.5 mg Daily Led_efficacy_2Led_efficacy_2Led_defaultLed_defaultSlight SevereSevereSevereSevereSevere NeverNeverNeverNeverNever Not at allNot at allNot at allNot at allNot at all
Feb 01, 2010 112.5 mg Daily Led_efficacy_2Led_efficacy_2Led_defaultLed_defaultSlight ModerateModerateModerateModerateModerate UsuallyUsuallyUsuallyUsuallyUsually SomewhatSomewhatSomewhatSomewhatSomewhat
Nov 18, 2008 112.5 mg Daily Led_efficacy_4Led_efficacy_4Led_efficacy_4Led_efficacy_4Major ModerateModerateModerateModerateModerate AlwaysAlwaysAlwaysAlwaysAlways SomewhatSomewhatSomewhatSomewhatSomewhat
Sep 26, 2008 112.5 mg Daily Led_efficacy_4Led_efficacy_4Led_efficacy_4Led_efficacy_4Major NoneNoneNoneNoneNone UsuallyUsuallyUsuallyUsuallyUsually SomewhatSomewhatSomewhatSomewhatSomewhat
Side effects:
Withdrawal effects, Sexual dysfunction
Date
Feb 01, 2010
Advice & Tips
lost libido, sensation - MS or Effexor? Don't know. Withdrawal is very hard. Pacing myself, taking it slowly.
Date
Nov 18, 2008
Advice & Tips
withdrawal is terrible for many. Try another drug first.
Date
Sep 26, 2008
Advice & Tips
getting on is easy. Getting off is hell
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    Sex: F
    Data Quality: 0 stars
    MS: 11 yrs
    Type: Relapsing-Remitting
    Sensation: Moderate
    Overall: Mild
    Cognition: moderate
    Vision: moderate
    Speech: mild
    Swallowing: mild
    Upper limb: moderate
    Walking: moderate
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Purpose: Anxious mood (Started May 10, 2002)
Date Dosage Perceived effectiveness Side Effects Adherence Burden
Dec 31, 2009 75 mg Daily Led_efficacy_4Led_efficacy_4Led_efficacy_4Led_efficacy_4Major NoneNoneNoneNoneNone AlwaysAlwaysAlwaysAlwaysAlways Not at allNot at allNot at allNot at allNot at all
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    Sex: F
    Data Quality: 0 stars
    MS: 11 yrs
    Type: Relapsing-Remitting
    Sensation: Moderate
    Overall: Mild
    Cognition: moderate
    Vision: moderate
    Speech: mild
    Swallowing: mild
    Upper limb: moderate
    Walking: moderate
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Purpose: Anxious mood (Started Feb 13, 2009)
Date Dosage Perceived effectiveness Side Effects Adherence Burden
Dec 31, 2009 75 mg Daily Led_efficacy_4Led_efficacy_4Led_efficacy_4Led_efficacy_4Major NoneNoneNoneNoneNone AlwaysAlwaysAlwaysAlwaysAlways Not at allNot at allNot at allNot at allNot at all
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Purpose: Depressed mood (Started Mar 01, 2004)
Date Dosage Perceived effectiveness Side Effects Adherence Burden
Jun 01, 2009 600 mg Daily Led_efficacy_4Led_efficacy_4Led_efficacy_4Led_efficacy_4Major ModerateModerateModerateModerateModerate AlwaysAlwaysAlwaysAlwaysAlways SomewhatSomewhatSomewhatSomewhatSomewhat
Side effects:
Headaches
Date
Jun 01, 2009
Advice & Tips
the initial side effects subsides after a few weeks.
Cost
< $25 monthly
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