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by gigi4444, Aug 07, 2009 10:40PM

Tags: PTSD, Effexor

HOW DO PEOPLE ACT THAT TAKE EFFEXOR, DO THEY ACT SPACEY OR LOST ?

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by margypops, Aug 08, 2009 09:37AM

I am sorry I do not know the answer to this , maybe others will. Good Luck

by redheadaussie, Aug 09, 2009 05:37AM

I was on Efexor for over 8 years. You don't act spacey or lost on it. It is more the valium based anti-depressants that will cause that kind of behaviour. Especially if the person is taking more than they should. If you are worried about taking it, don't be. if you know someone on it and they are acting that way, you need to have a serious discussion with them.

by jewels250, Oct 04, 2009 10:10AM

To: margypops

I have been on effexor for years and don't feel the least spacy or lost, just normal.

by fary, Oct 04, 2009 11:55AM

To: gigi4444

adverse effects related to effexor(venlafaxine) are nausea,somnolence,sweating dizziness,anxiety,sexual disturbances and hypertension

by ArcticRecon, Oct 24, 2009 01:12AM

To: gigi4444

Been on it for bout 2 years... no issues.. but side affects are a strictly case by case basis... Has been the best SSRI for me out of 3 I've tried...

by SophieShine, Nov 05, 2009 06:12AM

To: gigi4444

Effexor is an anti depressant (SNRI) and what concerns AD's it is very personal, I was allergic to it... The list of side effects is endless. Here's a link where you can read more about it: http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Venlafaxine
Best of luck to you.
sophie.

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