Venlafaxine

Venlafaxine 2019-06-02 Person 4 5 0

Amazing results. After 15 years of depression and lack of self confidence I have been on drug for 10 years with 100% improvement. I feel so much better and have had no, I repeat, no episodes of depression since. I have low days but these are normal reactions to bad experiences. I suffer from one negative side effect, night sweats, but overall I can't fault it. I also notice dizziness if I forget to take it. Nb I have been on a dose of 300mg daily but anything less wasn't effective for me.

Venlafaxine 2017-09-14 Person 2 5 0

I was prescribed this after half a dozen other anti-depressants were not effective (or the side effects were intolerable). At first the side effects were horrific: sweating, dizziness, "brain zaps". But they lessened as time went on. I haven't felt any emotional or mental benefit from taking Venlafaxine. I might as well be taking a sugar pill. I still get side effects of twitchy muscles, insomnia, brain fog etc. Psychiatrist did not explain how it works or why he chose it. I had to research it myself online. Missing even one dose gives me horrific 'brain zap' sensations. Like a jolt of electricity between your ears. I've heard it's quite common.

Venlafaxine 2017-08-22 Person 4 5 0

I suffer from Generalised Anxiety Disorder and depression. When I was originally diagnosed I was prescribed prozac. I was having a very bad time of things a few years ago and went back to my Doctor, and he took me off Prozac and put me on Venlafaxine and things have improved greatly. I now exercise regularly (which helps a lot - before I did not have the energy to contemplate anything like that) and find myself a lot calmer overall. Would recommend trying this drug.

Venlafaxine 2017-04-04 Person 5 5 0

Ok, so just because it works wonders for me, does not automatically mean it will work for everyone. Generally speaking, it does appear to have a high result rate. It is a mood booster for me and I am slowly coming off it and my mood appears more stable. So, I love it.

Venlafaxine 2017-02-06 Person 4 5 0

Only side effect I have is a dry mouth taking Venlafaxine. Other than that I have had no side effects and the drug has helped me enormously.