User Reviews for venlafaxine oral

first time went without panic attackes for 3months and counting

I was on V for about a month and a half after being on Pristiq for a year. Well I can say I havent been depressed since being on V but I also have absolutely NO emotions what so ever. At first I liked it because nothing bothered me but then I realized I didnt enjoy anything either. I didnt care about anything or anyone. I didnt even care about myself. I wasnt depresed sad happy mad or anything. I was an empty shell.

I took one pill with food and 3 hours later I became violently ill with vomiting and diarrhea

worked well at first but now I think I need something different for hot flashes, I've tried so many different treatments.

I've been taking this for about 5 or 6 years and has made a great improvement. At least I don't want to go blow my head off anymore. Recently though I've been having some anxity problems, don't know if it's the medication or because I have a son in a war zone. Maybe both.Think I better have a disscussion with my Dr.

I sleep alot too. Does anyone else cut the pill to take half a pill one day and half another day?

I'm in my mid 40s and have been on a few different meds. I currently take Buproprion (Wellbrutrin) and Venlafaxine (prescribed because of low cost). This med. makes me extrememly sleepy. I can only take it on Friday afternoons and usually sleep late Saturday morning. During Saturdays, I nap if I don't go outside to work or am up moving around. I can't sit and do any work (search the web, read, play a board game with the kids)or I'll fall asleep. I'm back to normal by Sunday. The depression is under control so I tolerate the sleepiness. I'm considering cutting the pill since I'm already on a low dose. I am always hoping that I don't go through an extremely stressful time because I can't take the Ven. more than once a week!Read More Read Less

This drug is good I suppose I still sleep all day and dont want to get out of bed BUT i used to cry if you look at me the wrong way id bust out in tears..And I dont do that anymore

I have been taking this medication for almost two years now and have found great success taking it. started out on a low dose then moved to a high dose and hopefully will be medication free one day

still very depressed

I have been on this medication before. It helped to relieve me from severe anxiety and depression. Recently I had eye surgery for a cataract. The operation was a disaster and I lost my lens, the bag the lens fits in, and it damaged my retina. I became so depressed I could hardly get out of bed. I resumed taking Venlafaxine and the depression and anxiety begin to diminish. Corrective surgery is scheduled for September 14, 2011. After that, I will probably wean myself of this medication. I also take citalopram once daily.Read More Read Less

I agree with those who find distinct differences between effexor xr and venlafaxin reg release. I was diagnosed in 1995 and have tried many different meds. To me they all have side effects. Is it worth tolerating for the overall benefit? I have experienced most of the stated side effects, but will tolerate them until I can afford the effexor xr again. My depression is much worst than even the brain zap side effects. My main frustration is the insurance company's manipulation of our health care. They should want to help us get better--not pricing us into cheap ineffective care! I recommend effexor, it really helps me.Read More Read Less

I have been on venlafaxine twice now for fybromyalgia pain and sleep issues. My doctor explained that fybromyalgia symptons could be a result of lack of sleep or vise versa. Well, the meds work great for helping me sleep better, therefore I am better rested and the pain symptoms disappear. Some advice that I have found to be helpful: always take it after a good breakfast or lunch to prevent the sick feeling. DOn't take in the evening as it will lead to sleep issues. Don't try to take a nap after you have takeen it, or you won't be able to get up! As long as I keep busy I am fine. I have gained 25lbs, so have decided to reduce my dosage slowly and go off the meds again. I originally was on it for about 1.5 yrs, I was doing great so went off it. They withdrawels are hard, but if you do it slowly its not unbearable. It was nearly 2 yrs before my symptoms returned, and I went back on it. Read More Read Less

This is a great drug, but the weight gain is what is "eating" at me now; have become pre-diabetic, blood pressure is high. Ugh!

Too many bad reactions and not enough benefits. Have taken it 4 months and am haing a lot of trouble getting off of it! Can't be to good for you with all the bad side effects!!!!

I've only taken Venlafaxine two days (at 37.5 dosage) and have experienced nausea, extreme thirst and had a major headache on day 2.....after reading previous posted comments, I think my "change of life" symptoms weren't so bad....

very heavy sedation even at the lowest dose

I have been on this drug for 20+ yrs. I have not had any severe depression. I feel like myself. I take it at night which helps any drowiness. I can't live a good life without this drug. I had tried many others without success. A smart doctor put me on this drug and as I said before I feel like the me I lost for a period of time.