Question 1

has anyone used effexor (venlafaxine) xr not past 150 -only as an ssri with success in their practice?

Accepted Answer

Yes, of course: Plenty of patients respond at 75 mg or one hundred and 50 mg a day but on a rare occasion doses of 375 mg a day have been necessary. It is assumed that the doses above 300 mg a day it also becomes a Dopamine reuptake inhibitor so it becomes an snrdi. I can find no data to support your assertion that it functions as anssri below doses of 150 mg a day. In fact, that would seem to be unlikely because it's primary breakdown product also is an equally potent snr i.Best wishes.

Question 2

i need help getting off effexor (venlafaxine) i've tried twice with no success.second attempt had to hospitalized  became suicidal?

Accepted Answer

Effexor (venlafaxine): Not an easy process & takes time. Best to discuss with your prescribing doc. To come up with tapering plan.

Question 3

im in the u.s. is luvox still prescribed in 2015?? hearing two different stories that it is and isent. want to maybe try luvox or effexor (venlafaxine).

Accepted Answer

Yes it is: Luvox (fluvoxamine) is still being prescribed in the U.S.
Its primary indications are for obsessive compulsive disorder and social anxiety disorder, although it is also used off-label for other anxiety and depressive disorders. Recommend discussion with doctor regarding your particular symptoms to determine the most appropriate medication options for you. Hope this is useful information.

Question 4

can you exercise on effexor (venlafaxine)?

Accepted Answer

Yes.: Yes, you can exercise on effexor (venlafaxine). However, if your blood pressure has been elevated while you are taking this medicine, you should check with your doctor to see if your dose should be lowered or switch to a different medication. The risks and benefits of treatment should be discussed with you.

Question 5

how do i get off of effexor (venlafaxine)?

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Tapering Effexor (venlafaxine): The best approach is to work with your psychiatrist on the problem that led to being prescribed Effexor (venlafaxine) in the first place, to make sure this is resolved.  If advisable, your doctor may help you develop a schedule for tapering Effexor (venlafaxine) and carefully tracking your response.  Please know that if Effexor (venlafaxine) doesn't seem to be helping you, there are other medications which may be a better fit for you.

Question 6

does effexor (venlafaxine) increase appetite?

Accepted Answer

Effexor (venlafaxine): In some it does, depending on dose.

Question 7

can effexor and venlafaxine be taken together?

Accepted Answer

Venlafaxine: Effexor is a brand name for venlafaxine.  Ask your pharmacist or prescribing medical provider to help clarify whatever the confusion is. Take care.

Question 8

what are the symptoms if you stop taking?effexor?

Accepted Answer

Effexor (venlafaxine): Withdrawal can be intense if suddenly quit from being on high dose. Can have nausea, upset stomach, diarrhea, shakes, dizziness, headache, lightheadedness, general feeling of being keyed up.

Question 9

can i have grapefruit with effexor (venlafaxine)?

Accepted Answer

Yes, but: grapefruit juice can be problematic as it is sometimes made from the entire fruit (including the rind which contains a substance that may cause the blood level of Effexor (venlafaxine) to rise due to inhibition of a breakdown enzyme.)

Question 10

how can you be productive on effexor (venlafaxine)?

Accepted Answer

Yes: Effexor (venlafaxine) is prescribed to alleviate symptoms.  If the medication is doing this it should make you more productive.  If not discuss this with your physician.  He/she may need to change the dose or even the medication.

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Has anyone used effexor (venlafaxine) xr not past 150 -only as an ssri with success in their practice?

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I need help getting off effexor (venlafaxine) i've tried twice with no success.second attempt had to hospitalized became suicidal?

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Im in the u.s. is luvox still prescribed in 2015?? hearing two different stories that it is and isent. want to maybe try luvox or effexor (venlafaxine).

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Can you exercise on effexor (venlafaxine)?

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Does effexor (venlafaxine) increase appetite?

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