Generic Effexor Xr

[kelliebellie]

My dr gave me samples of generic effexor xr the other day to try, over the weekend i took them and had the most awful headaches...Im so afraid to take them now..Ayone heard anything about these? Thanks
~Kellie

[kelliebellie]

Thanks Turbo!! I acuually took the regular version of effexor xr and the headache went away today, thank goodness....The dr said they just came out with the generic so here you go since i couldnt afford my script....craziness....somtime si dont know about these drug companys and drs thinking things work the same and try it why not, you jhave nothing to lose, except time and money and you health...thanks again

[turbo236]

Good Afternoon,

It is worth noting that Wyeth Pharmaceuticals currently has a patent for Effexor XR.  While there is a generic extended release version of venlafaxine available, it is not exactly the same as the brand name (Because of the patent).  The headaches you are experiencing may be caused by some of the inert ingredients in the generic brand.  Knowing this, I would take the samples back to your Dr. and continue using the brand name since you already know it works for you.  I am not sure when Wyeth's patent for Effexor XR expires, but eventually there will be a generic equivalent to it that most doctors will prescribe.  

Here is a link to some info:

http://depression.emedtv.com/effexor/generic-effexor.html

Hope this helps and hope those headaches go away.  Good Luck!

Keep up posted.

Turbo

[kelliebellie]

Sorry, i forgot to post i was already taking effexor xr for over a month before swicthing to the generics..so i was wondering why i was getting headaches since my body was already sued to them