Question 1

i need to know if any of my medications can cause a false positive methamphetamine and amphetamine result on a urine screen.  effexor xr  hydroxyzine  prazosin  lunesta?

Accepted Answer

: Those noted medications were not on the list of drugs which can cause false positive urine test for amphetamine by Drugs.com.

Question 2

hi i am currently being seen for anxiety and depression - effexor xr 75 and zoloft 100 mg. i am still experiencing trouble sleeping, concentration, and restlessness. i see my primary this friday and have been seeing her for almost 6 months. any recommendations on what to ask her to try or maybe increase for these issues?

medication?

Accepted Answer

TAKE ONE AND MAXIMIZ: I do not think that the medication regimen that you are on would be my choice. You should take either the Effexor or the Zoloft and not both. There is duplication My suggestion would be to maximize the Effexor and taper off the Zoloft. Effexor has a dual mechanism of action when you increase and it can go up to 225mg or even300mg. Perhaps see a psychiatrist that specializes in this.

Question 3

thanks dr ali for ur reply , kindly note that i took with prozac , risperidal 2 mg (1/2 tab per day)  and anafronil 75 mg 2 tablets/day also with no effect then i took prozac with effexor xr with no effect , now i want to stop all medication and try to st

Accepted Answer

Coming off of med's.: Lack of response to few combos does not necessarily exhaust all your options. Worth a try, but be careful of withdrawal.

Question 4

per doc, stopped pristiq (desvenlafaxine) (5 yrs)due to se's (nausea and high bp). depression is back and doc rx'd effexor xr. aren't they essentially the same drug?

Accepted Answer

Same class: Both drugs are nsris different chemical compasitons.Similar but different.

Question 5

how can i know that my ''effexor xr 75mg'' works effectively ? i used it for 6 weeks until now .

Accepted Answer

Team Talk: The treatment of depression with medication is a team project with you and your M.D. As the team. Often the game plan will include psychotherapy and medication. If a psychiatrist is rx the meds and providing psychotherapy, the progress will be discussed in sessions. If non- M.D. Is doing psychotherapy, there will need to be talk between 3 team members. Sometimes it takes 4-6 weeks for meds to work.

Question 6

hi i take effexor xr 150 mg. ive been taking it for 2 years and havent changed dosage. i took it on time today but im still having withdrawal symptoms. why is that?

Accepted Answer

: It would be helpful here to know what the symptoms that you are having really are. Obviously, if you are still taking the medicine, the symptoms are not actually due to withdrawal. If the symptoms are severe or persistent, see The Doctor Who prescribed the medication. Good luck.

Question 7

can you take effexor xr (225mg) with full spectrum cbd?

Accepted Answer

Taking Effexor/ CBD: While there is no known significant interaction all meds and supplements should be taken with clear goals for limited time and under supervision. Individual side effects still apply, make sure all prescribers are aware of what you take if not prescribed.

Question 8

is there any negative interaction between l-theanine and effexor xr (150mg)?

Accepted Answer

Use Caution/Monitor: There is a potential for interaction. The combination of green tea (contains theanine) may increase the risk of bleeding.

Question 9

are there any potential problems switching from effexor xr to generic venlafaxine hcl xr?

Accepted Answer

Usually not.: Then vast majority of my patients who have switched from Effexor xr to venlafaxine er have done so without difficulty. That said, generics can vary in the inactive ingredients and some may perceive a difference.

Question 10

i take effexor xr 150mg at noon each day. accidentally took a second dose at midnight as well. should i be ok or seek emergency help? no symptoms yet

Accepted Answer

No immediate danger: you should be ok. If ou begin to feel light headed or faint get in to ER as soon as possible. And drink lots of water

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I need to know if any of my medications can cause a false positive methamphetamine and amphetamine result on a urine screen. effexor xr hydroxyzine prazosin lunesta?

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Thanks dr ali for ur reply , kindly note that i took with prozac , risperidal 2 mg (1/2 tab per day) and anafronil 75 mg 2 tablets/day also with no effect then i took prozac with effexor xr with no effect , now i want to stop all medication and try to st

A member asked:

Per doc, stopped pristiq (desvenlafaxine) (5 yrs)due to se's (nausea and high bp). depression is back and doc rx'd effexor xr. aren't they essentially the same drug?

A member asked:

How can i know that my ''effexor xr 75mg'' works effectively ? i used it for 6 weeks until now .

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Hi i take effexor xr 150 mg. ive been taking it for 2 years and havent changed dosage. i took it on time today but im still having withdrawal symptoms. why is that?

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Can you take effexor xr (225mg) with full spectrum cbd?

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Is there any negative interaction between l-theanine and effexor xr (150mg)?

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Are there any potential problems switching from effexor xr to generic venlafaxine hcl xr?

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I take effexor xr 150mg at noon each day. accidentally took a second dose at midnight as well. should i be ok or seek emergency help? no symptoms yet

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