Effexor XR

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What is Effexor XR?

Generic Name: venlafaxine
Venlafaxine is an antidepressant in a group of drugs called selective serotonin and norepinephrine reuptake inhibitors (SSNRIs). Venlafaxine affects chemicals in the brain that may become unbalanced and cause depression.
Venlafaxine is used to treat major depressive disorder, anxiety, and panic disorder.
Venlafaxine may also be used for other purposes not listed in this medication guide.

Posts on Effexor XR (105)

I have recently been loading back up on Effexor XR and noticed that my pupils are uneven......
Hi everyone, I am new here and apparently I have health anxiety. It all started when an ac...
I am on day two of quitting effexor xr 150 mg cold turkey and i feel like im going insane, ...
doctor wanted me to upgrade to another pill a day making it to 300MG a day I have read whe...
I went to my psychiatrist today and told him of my episode of missing effexor dose and he s...
Two days ago I forgot to take my effexor XR 150 mg. and lamictal in the morning. That same...
I am on effexor and am experiencing memory loss. I have been on it for years at 225 mg ...
I have been experiencing this zinging in my head. It does not hurt at all but it has incre...
I have just finished 4 years in the military and while serving I was diagnosed with depress...
My doctor wants to change my prescription of 50mg. zoloft, which I have been taking for eig...

Journals about Effexor XR(3)

My horrible experience with Effexor XR


by accebernnyl, Mar 03, 2009 08:40PM - 2 Comments
My psychiatrist put me on Effexor about a year ago. He had me taking 150 mg twice a da...

Coming off of Effexor XR


by sphinx666, Sep 18, 2008 11:23PM - 1 Comment
I've been on Effexor XR for 4 years now, and recently felt the need to get off of it. ...

Effexor xr


by CaliBazzMan, Feb 04, 2008 08:52PM - 2 Comments
Wow! Literally a nightmare, this is by far the worst drug i have ever taken, seroquel ...

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