Good Morning,
About three week's ago when I went to pick up my medication there was a note to say my Venlafaxine (Efexor XR) had been changed to a generic brand of the medication - Enlafax. I didn't think too much of it at the time
I have noticed a drop in my mood, I am increasingly more irritable and angry inside, my thoughts of self-harm and suicide have definitely increased, and I just don't feel "right".
I thought a bit more about what could be causing then then I had a light-bulb moment… read more
Venlifaxine is the generic name for Effexor.
Just reinstated on 75mg haven't taken it in 16 months very sick at the mo all symptoms ramped up how long will it take to stabilise???
I would wait at least 3 weeks before contacting your Dr. It also may be starting to help and you don't realize it. Try not to think about it too much.
I've been weaning off Effexor for 3 months now and have been having really bad withdrawls from it
Nausea, headaches, stomach cramps, appetite loss and brain zaps.
Has anyone had a positive story weaning off Effexor or is this one of those "You need to just deal with the withdrawls"?
Any tips and tricks to avoid feeling like crap is greatly appreciated. I just started my first job in my field and can't go home sick everytime I'm having side effects from Effexor.
Thank you mucho grande peeps.
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Has anyone on this site given up taking their prescribed medication for depression? If so, how do you feel after coming off the drug? Di you go right back to start or can one cope? I am weening myself off Venlafaxine over a 10 week period and it is going ok so far. Please send comments.
On a positive note, I have suffered with severe depression my entire life and nothing has worked. My family Dr. finally said he could not help me any more and sent me to a Physciatrist that put me on… read more
I am considering asking the GP to prescribe me Venlafaxine.Can anyone tell me the efficacy and side effects of this particular drug? The combination of Sertraline&Mirtazapine do not seem to be working for me.
Cor yes my sister was eating like it had gone into fashion she went from size 14 to 20 in few months, she asked to be taken off them, and started losing weight straight away. Honestly they just have… read more
Is there any other antidepressants besides Zoloft? I have been on zoloft since 2011 and I am finding that it is not effective like it used to be. What other medication goes Wellbutrin? I started using that in October 22, and it helps a lot. I want to stop taking zoloft. Should I stop taking zoloft or wait for my next appointment? Is it true that if you stop taking your antidepressants, your mood will go from bad to worse?
ask your doctor which will work with your medication
I'm in hospital and they pdoc is making dramatic changes to my meds. I'm being taken off effexor quickly to switch to an old tricyclic and I'm worried about the withdrawal. They say it won't be too bad butI've read in online forums it can be hellish.
What have any of folks experienced??
@A MyDepressionTeam Member. G'day sweetie, long time no chat, thanx 4 the Huggles & rite bak atcha & then sum
Hope urve been in a good headspace & keeping those pesky critters at bay
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Can anyone help me understand what the withdrawal side effects might be if stopping Cymbalta? I have been taking 60mg per day for over one year.
Does anyone else question needing psych meds for life and have an inner battle with having to take them long term? Or have you accepted needing them for life?
Ive been on them since 1995. I’ve struggled with it more in the past, and accept it now. Coming off them was bad both times. I’ve decided that being functional for my family, less suffering and being… read more