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Avatar f tn Hi Fran I came off this evil drug cold turkey it was the Dr's fault and boy did I suffer but now 12 months on I feel like I'm getting the real me back. But I am sensitized to stress as your brain has been switched off for so long and has damaged your system. So about you, you've done well to get down to 37.5, you can get effexor in liquid form if your Dr would prescibe it, but it's more expensive so they may not be keen to do that ??
Avatar m tn Hi, I was put on generic form of Effexor, but when I saw a second doctor, he asked why I had been changed from Effexor to the generic form (forget its name). I said the doctor I usually see had put me on it, and I presumed it was cheaper. This 2nd doctor looked it up, and said there was little difference in the cost, and would I like to go back on Effexor XL? I said yes. That was a year ago, and I am still on 150mg Effexor XL. I feel really well.
Avatar f tn t know if you are taking a capsule form or pill form of Effexor. I went on to the generic because it is in pill form, and was able to cut it up into smaller and smaller doses, as with the capsules this is not easy. If you look up previous posts about withdrawing from Effexor, they may help. Let us know how you get on please. Take care and hope you continue to feel better when you have stopped the Effexor.
Avatar n tn I have been on the pill form of Paroxetine for over 10 years now and would like to wean off slowly 2-4mgs. at a time using the liquid form. Is it safe? I read in a book on how to get off Paxil that one should not switch. What could be the cons to switching to the liquid form?
Avatar m tn When a patent for a brand name drug expires, pharmaceutical company can make a generic form of the drug. Effexor patent expired in 2006, since then several generics are available. Those generics are usually cheaper but they must contain the same active ingredient(s), the same dosage form, at the same dose or concentration, and for the same route of administration. The generics are usually cheaper and can use different inactive ingredients and preservatives which can sometimes cause trouble.
Avatar f tn I was put on Effexor for Depression 75 mg for 2 1/2 years/It has been fantastic! I am calm, reliable, responsible, almost robotic!!ha!ha!..the perfect Stepford Wife! Except that I have gained 16lbs. It just slowly crept on. I was underweight, (Welbutrin made me lose almost 16lbs, too skinny!) so the first 8 lbs was fine, then slowly drifted up to 140 from 124. May not seem much, but I am disgusted by my fat, wobbly, bulging mid-section, back and bra fat!!
Avatar n tn The whole antidepressant weight gain or loss issue is still a big debate. On one hand scientific studies show that SSRI and SNRI medications do not alter the bodies metabolism, on the other hand you see reports by people saying they gained weight on them. In the last 16 years I have taken nearly every SSRI and SNRI medication on the market and did not experience weight gain or loss on any of them. Now, obviously I am about 25Lbs heavier than I was when I was in my 20s.
Avatar f tn im going to a counselor soon. ive been back on effexor a week. ok in day time but i cant sleep t lay in bed and sleep a lot. i wish i could get my happy back and my emotions. nothing feels right/ i feel nothing and i know that is noy good.
190673 tn?1259203266 Is there a liquid version? I know Paxil came out with a liquid version years ago because of the multitude of withdrawal problems . I thought Effexor had, too. That allows you to taper as quickly or slowly as you feel you need to. What I meant about placebo is, a true placebo can occur only when you don't know if you're taking the real thing or not. Since you know you are taking the real thing, it wouldn't qualify as a true placebo reaction.
370801 tn?1264405018 YOu didnt mention if you were in therapy. Therapy is crucial in beating depression. Meds with out therapy doesnt work nearly as well as both of them to gether. I am very happy on the meds I am on. I have been stable for 8 years Ifeel great and normal and happy.. the right meds ,therapy and diet and exercise can do this for you. Never,never ,never give up. Let me know how you progress.
Avatar f tn ve been a depressive for many years and have been successfully controlling it with Effexor XR. Recently due to other medical problems, my MO felt i should go off them. I thought it was as good a time as any to try and not replace them with other drugs. I weaned off as i was told over several weeks ( this was definetly not symptom free).
Avatar f tn I am on the generic form of Effexor, and the weight went back on. Wish I could lose weight. I am trying!!
Avatar f tn I certainly noticed a huge difference in Effexor and the generic form. When I was withdrawing I did have to go onto the generic as it comes in tablet form which I could then cut up. Hope you can get the real Effexor, and I am glad you are feeling so much better on it. It would be nice if you could get your meds free too. Take care.
1110049 tn?1409402144 your daughter is correct, the fillers and the other 20 percent of the active ingredients that are in Effexor are what helps it deliver the right aount over the right amount of time.
Avatar m tn Dear Doctor, I am a para-medical PhD student, and I used embalmed cadavers for my research. Yesterday I was dissecting blood vessels in muscle tissues. The vessels did have semi-liquid blood inside them. while dissecting I pricked my finger with the scalpel which had some blood on it. The wound wasn't bad, but still bleeding a little. I squeezed some blood out and washed my finger. I am not sure how well the cadaver is embalmed and I know it has not been screened.
Avatar n tn I hope another person posts here about effexor xr addiction or withdrawal. I know my friend had withdrawal in the form of anger and panic. So she gave up trying the other drug he gave her and went back to effexor at a higher dose. I think 150mg. If you don't trust what your doc says get a second opinion. I was on effexor for a short time but it didn't deal with my problem. I had a headache for withdrawal for a few days . I only used it 2 months.
Avatar n tn True, there is no generic for XR (extended rlease), however, there is a generic for just Effexor and it is called Venlafaxine in tablet form. You may have to take more than one tablet per day to get the same extended effects, I don't know. Also, have you thought about getting your doctor to write you a 90 day prescription and purchasing mail order from Canada? It is so much cheaper. You can pull up Canadian Pharmacy on the web and get prices for generic and name brand.
Avatar n tn I am a 75 year old widow. I have been taking Effexor XR 150mg per day for some time now. I have been discussing the possibility of withdrawing from this medication completely as the situations that contributed to my depression have all resolved and I no longer feel that I need medication to help me deal with my mental health. She has been most understanding and is anxious to help me withdraw over a six week period.
1544088 tn?1293661019 I feel for you. Do you have any Tramadol? Its made chemically similar to effexor so tricks the body into thinking it's getting Effexor. Unfortunately with this drug you just have to ride through the withdrawlds. I wasn;t able to do it which is why I was paying $400/month for 450mg Effexor XR (yes, that is well above the FDA limit, I had the devil of a practitioner prescribe it to me).
Avatar f tn hi i am on 3 weeks today taking 150mg effexor xr and not feeling any different is this the normal thing
Business woman2 The immediate release Venlafaxine tablets come in many strengths: 25, 37.5, 50, 75, and 100. Also, the extended release forms of Venlafaxine capsules come in many strengths too: 37.5, 75, and 150. Most of the tablet forms will contain Lactose and Gluten. Some of the extended release capsules do not contain neither Gluten nor Lactose. It will help me very much, if I know the dosage form and strength. We might be able to find you a supplier that do not use Lactose and Gluten in its Venlafaxine.
Avatar f tn ve recently been experiencing panic attacks. My Dr added Pristiq to my treatment. As I understand, Pristiq is a more purified form of Effexor. Since starting on the Pristiq two weeks ago, I have felt like pure poo poo. I went to a GP today, thinking I may have a virus or something. She said she would NEVER prescribe both Effexor and Pristiq together. I'm pretty confused on which doctor I'm supposed to believe. I'm going to try to stop the Pristiq, but am not sure what will happen.
Avatar f tn This week I am in the process of getting off of the Effexor. I am taking 25mg x 2 a day. I felt ok the first two days but I am now on day four and have moments during the day where I have extreme anxiety. I wake up nauseous and have felt dizzy all day. So today I decided to take my first pill an hour before I usually get up so the nausea subsides by the time I start to get ready for work--this helped. However, it is now 1pm and I am feeling weird and dizzy.
Avatar m tn I have a question that I have always wondered about Methadone, but never wanted to ask a Dr. LOL. I understand that it comes in pill form and liquid form. What is the difference between the prescribing of it? Such as, why would a Dr. prescribe you the pill form instead of the liquid form, or why would they prescribe the liquid instead of the pill? I understand Hydrocodone comes the same way.
Avatar n tn Well, I should say, unless you use liquid vitamins, but they are seldom all that complete and once in liquid form they are much more prone to rapid oxidation and deterioration, so I personally don't use them.
Avatar n tn The generic form of Effexor I am on is ViaPax XL, and after nearly four weeks I am getting worse. Doctor came to see me today. Got meds for anxiety, palpitations etc. What is the point of being worse after this time?