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

Does anyone know any inexpensive methods to obtain Viagra (or an equivalent)? [more inside]
posted by anonymous on Jan 12, 2009 - 21 answers

I'm supposed to be taking 300mg Effexor XR every day. Except I've been so grumblingly ill this last week and a half that I've not bothered. What's the best way to get myself back up to speed? Impact load or slow tapering? And how slow...?
posted by anonymous on Dec 19, 2008 - 13 answers

As I increase Effexor dosage should I notice increased effectiveness or do we each have a threshold we have to pass before we start to feel anything? [more inside]
posted by GleepGlop on Aug 25, 2008 - 11 answers

I am getting Brain Zaps from my SNRI (effexor at 150mg) meds and am headachey and I want to get off the meds. Help me figure out how best to proceed... [more inside]
posted by GleepGlop on Jul 12, 2008 - 21 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

how do you know when you're on the right antidepressant? [more inside]
posted by anonymous on Sep 27, 2006 - 27 answers

Does anyone on Mefi have anything positive or good to say about the SSRI Effexor?!? [more inside]
posted by punkrockrat on Jun 2, 2006 - 27 answers

My dreams and memory loss are starting to get out of control and I'm scared. [more inside]
posted by anonymous on May 26, 2006 - 22 answers

Can going off an SSRI (in this case, EffexorXR) cause me to have an enormous increase in appetite? [more inside]
posted by anonymous on May 2, 2006 - 13 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

I'm 33. I'm attractive. I earn a good salary. I live in a beautiful apartment. I drive a convertible. I'm intelligent. I've read tons of books. I've travelled a great deal. Women like me. I'm good in bed. I've driven fast cars. I've been an alcoholic. I've abused drugs. I've smoked 20 a day. I've seen shrinks at various points in my life. But still... [more inside]
posted by anonymous on May 8, 2005 - 45 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