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16 patient evaluations for Venlafaxine taken for the purpose of 'Depressed mood' with a perceived effectiveness rating of MajorMajorMajorMajorMajor

Purposes: Depressed mood and Major Depressive Disorder (Started Mar 23, 2013)
Date Dosage Depressed mood Perceived effectiveness Major Depressive Disorder Perceived effectiveness Side Effects Adherence Burden
Apr 18, 2013 225 mg Daily Led_efficacy_4Led_efficacy_4Led_efficacy_4Led_efficacy_4Major Led_efficacy_4Led_efficacy_4Led_efficacy_4Led_efficacy_4Major MildMildMildMildMild AlwaysAlwaysAlwaysAlwaysAlways Not at allNot at allNot at allNot at allNot at all
Date
Apr 18, 2013
Advice & Tips
Taking this medication has changed my life greatly. I went from wanting to literally kill myself to being able to smile and laugh with my family and friends again. I have smiled more since I have been on this medication than since I can really remember. The only bad part about the medication is some insurances do not cover it and it is very expensive. It can range from 50 dollars to well over 100. If you have any type of Medicaid you have to get a pre-authorization.
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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  • by desi12
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Purposes: Depressed mood and Major Depressive Disorder (Started Jun 01, 2009)
Date Dosage Depressed mood Perceived effectiveness Major Depressive Disorder Perceived effectiveness Side Effects Adherence Burden
Jan 09, 2012 112.5 mg Daily Led_efficacy_4Led_efficacy_4Led_efficacy_4Led_efficacy_4Major Led_efficacy_4Led_efficacy_4Led_efficacy_4Led_efficacy_4Major ModerateModerateModerateModerateModerate AlwaysAlwaysAlwaysAlwaysAlways Not at allNot at allNot at allNot at allNot at all
Nov 10, 2011 75 mg Daily Led_efficacy_2Led_efficacy_2Led_defaultLed_defaultSlight Led_efficacy_2Led_efficacy_2Led_defaultLed_defaultSlight NoneNoneNoneNoneNone AlwaysAlwaysAlwaysAlwaysAlways Not at allNot at allNot at allNot at allNot at all
Feb 22, 2011 75 mg Daily Led_efficacy_4Led_efficacy_4Led_efficacy_4Led_efficacy_4Major Led_efficacy_4Led_efficacy_4Led_efficacy_4Led_efficacy_4Major MildMildMildMildMild AlwaysAlwaysAlwaysAlwaysAlways Not at allNot at allNot at allNot at allNot at all
Sep 20, 2010 75 mg Daily Led_efficacy_4Led_efficacy_4Led_efficacy_4Led_efficacy_4Major MildMildMildMildMild AlwaysAlwaysAlwaysAlwaysAlways Not at allNot at allNot at allNot at allNot at all
Apr 22, 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
Date
Jan 09, 2012
Advice & Tips
The anxiety came on the scene with an increase in the dosage. If you have an anxiety disorder, I guess I would use this at an increased dose cautiously.
Cost
$25-49 monthly
Date
Nov 10, 2011
Advice & Tips
Withdrawal is a bitch!
Cost
$25-49 monthly
Date
Sep 20, 2010
Advice & Tips
Doesnt' help with fibro pain, just depression.
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  • tucats
    Data Quality: 2 stars
    • Sex: Female
    • Age: 56y
    Condition: Spondylosis 28 additional condition(s)
    Quality of Life:
    • Mental: Mild
    • Physical: Severe
    I am: Neutral
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  • by tucats
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Purposes: Depressed mood and Fibromyalgia (Started Oct 10, 2011)
Date Dosage Depressed mood Perceived effectiveness Fibromyalgia Perceived effectiveness Side Effects Adherence Burden
Aug 15, 2011   Led_efficacy_4Led_efficacy_4Led_efficacy_4Led_efficacy_4Major Led_efficacy_1Led_defaultLed_defaultLed_defaultNone NoneNoneNoneNoneNone AlwaysAlwaysAlwaysAlwaysAlways Not at allNot at allNot at allNot at allNot at all
Date
Aug 15, 2011
Advice & Tips
I decided to stop taking Venlafaxine as my emotions were being artificially supressed and I was unable to feel them, as I needed to work through them in therapy. Long term antidepressant use is also linked to weight gain and my weight gain is adding to my pain levels, especially in my knees. I want to reduce these.
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Purpose: Depressed mood (Started Sep 30, 2005)
Date Dosage Perceived effectiveness Side Effects Adherence Burden
Jan 05, 2011 150 mg Daily Led_efficacy_4Led_efficacy_4Led_efficacy_4Led_efficacy_4Major SevereSevereSevereSevereSevere AlwaysAlwaysAlwaysAlwaysAlways Not at allNot at allNot at allNot at allNot at all
Sep 07, 2008 150 mg Daily Led_efficacy_4Led_efficacy_4Led_efficacy_4Led_efficacy_4Major NoneNoneNoneNoneNone AlwaysAlwaysAlwaysAlwaysAlways A littleA littleA littleA littleA little
Date
Jan 05, 2011
Advice & Tips
Effexor elevated my depressed moods, but also caused compulsive eating. I gained 50 pounds due to overeating. I stopped effexor, have lost 15 pounds so far, have NOT required areplacement for Effexor. My symptoms of depression are totally gone.
Cost
< $25 monthly
Date
Sep 07, 2008
Advice & Tips
works like a wonder drug for me.
Cost
< $25 monthly
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  • Quaney
    Sex: M
    Data Quality: 0 stars
    Major Depressive Disorder
    Depression: 2
    Mania: 1
    Emotional: 2
    Anxiety: 1
    Compulsion: 3
    External Stress: Severe
    Rx Therapy
    34 M
    Function: High
    Distress: Moderate
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  • by Quaney
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Purpose: Depressed mood (Started Feb 15, 2010)
Date Dosage Perceived effectiveness Side Effects Adherence Burden
Feb 22, 2010 75 mg Daily Led_efficacy_4Led_efficacy_4Led_efficacy_4Led_efficacy_4Major ModerateModerateModerateModerateModerate UsuallyUsuallyUsuallyUsuallyUsually SomewhatSomewhatSomewhatSomewhatSomewhat
Side effects:
Nausea
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  • LSK
    Sex: F
    Data Quality: 3 stars
    MS: 20 yrs
    Type: Secondary Progressive
    Sensation: Moderate
    Overall: Moderate
    Cognition: severe
    Vision: none
    Speech: moderate
    Swallowing: moderate
    Upper limb: moderate
    Walking: moderate
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  • by LSK
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Purpose: Depressed mood (Started Oct 01, 2007)
Date Dosage Perceived effectiveness Side Effects Adherence Burden
Dec 30, 2009 300 mg Daily Led_efficacy_4Led_efficacy_4Led_efficacy_4Led_efficacy_4Major ModerateModerateModerateModerateModerate AlwaysAlwaysAlwaysAlwaysAlways SomewhatSomewhatSomewhatSomewhatSomewhat
Jun 18, 2009 300 mg Daily Led_efficacy_3Led_efficacy_3Led_efficacy_3Led_defaultModerate MildMildMildMildMild AlwaysAlwaysAlwaysAlwaysAlways Not at allNot at allNot at allNot at allNot at all
Side effects:
Elevated blood pressure, Constipation
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Purpose: Depressed mood (Started Nov 06, 2008)
Date Dosage Perceived effectiveness Side Effects Adherence Burden
Jul 31, 2009 225 mg Daily Led_efficacy_4Led_efficacy_4Led_efficacy_4Led_efficacy_4Major MildMildMildMildMild AlwaysAlwaysAlwaysAlwaysAlways Not at allNot at allNot at allNot at allNot at all
Apr 01, 2009 225 mg Daily Led_efficacy_4Led_efficacy_4Led_efficacy_4Led_efficacy_4Major ModerateModerateModerateModerateModerate AlwaysAlwaysAlwaysAlwaysAlways A littleA littleA littleA littleA little
Side effects:
Elevated blood pressure, Drowsiness, Weight gain
Date
Apr 01, 2009
Advice & Tips
This medicine overall has been a wonderful treatment for my depression. Word of advice...do not run out!!! I ran out last week, and had uncontrollable crying, and even punched a wall...VERY out of character for me!!! Take them as directed, and it is an awesome treatment!
Cost
< $25 monthly
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Purpose: Depressed mood (Started Jun 01, 1993)
Date Dosage Perceived effectiveness Side Effects Adherence Burden
Jul 04, 2009 300 mg Daily Led_efficacy_4Led_efficacy_4Led_efficacy_4Led_efficacy_4Major MildMildMildMildMild AlwaysAlwaysAlwaysAlwaysAlways Not at allNot at allNot at allNot at allNot at all
Aug 22, 2008 75 mg Daily Led_efficacy_4Led_efficacy_4Led_efficacy_4Led_efficacy_4Major MildMildMildMildMild AlwaysAlwaysAlwaysAlwaysAlways Not at allNot at allNot at allNot at allNot at all
Side effects:
Jittery feeling, Dry mouth (xerostomia)
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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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