Is anyone else using Effexor/Venlafaxine?

[momsalittleoff]

My doctor just put me on it and I'm curious how others that use it, think of it. Is it working for your Fibro?

[bumblebee49]

I've been on EFFEXOR for about 6 yrs now I guess. I still take the low dose, I'm very senistive to meds and didn't want to incre. to higher dose. At first I got alittle dizzy but not bad. For me it seems to work good, keeps my mood level and my pain is barable for the most part. I was also told by another Dr.it works good for menopauls.Hope it helps you if I can help in anyway please feelfree to send me a note.

[VaBreeze]

I could not use the Effexor.  I took it the first day and my behavior became unusual and had seizure type activity at bedtime.  It was likely due to using Ultram with it, but I need this for RSD pain.  

I hope you have good results with it and it helps you feel much better.

[Heather8]

I really didn't see any improvement while on it .
My insurance company messed up my prescription and was unable to get it when I ran out and the withdraw for this drug is terrible. I would never recommend it to anyone in case something like this ever happened. Make sure you are weaned off if you decide not to take it anymore.