Is there any particular reason that Effexor comes in gelatin capsules? [more inside]
posted by anonymous on May 16, 2009 - 10 answers

Can anyone share or point me towards anecdotal or scientific information regarding the implications of long-term antidepressant use? [more inside]
posted by anonymous on Oct 25, 2007 - 10 answers

I gained a lot of weight after going on birth control pills & antidepressants. Will going off these make it easier to lose this weight? [more inside]
posted by dumbledore69 on Oct 13, 2007 - 14 answers

I'm starting out on anti-depressants. My doctor has prescribed me venlafaxine (Effexor XR), an SNRI. I strongly suspect a dopamine reuptake inhibitor would be better suited for my condition and personality, but sadly, bupropion (Wellbutrin) isn't available as an anti-depressant in my country: only under the name Zyban (as a smoking cessation aid), which is not covered by insurance and hence very expensive. Are there any alternatives I should look into? [more inside]
posted by anonymous on Nov 13, 2006 - 8 answers

I've been taking Effexor for at least 5 years. Twice my doctor has tried to wean me off of it, but only horrible side effects happen- I cry, shiver, feel like I'm floating, become irritated, etc. The lowest dose is 37.5 mg. For about a month I was opening it up, dumping about half of the "sand" out, and swallowing the rest like my doctor suggested. I just got worse and worse. Has anyone successfully stopped taking Effexor?
posted by madmath on Jun 18, 2005 - 19 answers

Does anyone know of an alternative to Effexor (Venlafaxine)? It is not a tricyclic, MAO or a SSRI. (MI) [more inside]
posted by arse_hat on Nov 30, 2004 - 16 answers