Effexor XR

Effexor XR Reviews



Overall 3.5 star rating3.57 of 5 (by 21 users)



Effexor XR Review Summary

Depression and anxiety disorders can be treated with Effexor XR, a prescription medication that helps get emotions under control. Reviewers have mixed feelings on Effexor XR, with some pointing out that it does help relieve anxiety disorders and can be used for bipolar disorder also. But other reviewers are quick to point out the many flaws with this product, like its inability to work for some people, its side effects, and the long time it takes to work. Effexor XR “Works Long Term but Costly” and is “Not Worth the Headache”. Potential buyers would be smart to investigate reviews of other Prescription Medication
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24% of people rated Effexor XR as 4 stars
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24% of people rated Effexor XR as 3 stars
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5% of people rated Effexor XR as 2 stars
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14% of people rated Effexor XR as 1 star
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71% 71% of people recommend Effexor XR 29% of people don't recommend Effexor XR 29%
 

Effexor XR Comparison

4 star rating Most Helpful
Favorable Review
APR
14
2008
Effexor xr is in the class of meds called SSRI (selective seratonin reuptake inhibitors). It is used to produce a number of desired effects, however the first among them and the most prescribed is for sufferers of depression and anxiety. I have been using Effexor for 2 years now, and I must say it certainly... review »
reviewer 2008 Contributor
depression

ALSKULL
Bethel Park, PA
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1 star rating Most Helpful
Critical Review
DEC
19
2007
This drug should be taken off the market!  If you are thinking about going with drug to help anxiety or depression, Think again!  I must say, it helped me, I was no longer nervous and I could handle myself in front of a crowd of people, which is why I started taking the prescription in the first place. ... review »
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anxiety sufferer, depressed

kristina0418
Verona, KY
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Effexor XR Ratings and Reviews

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loving this product

NOV
12
2009

After 9 months on Effexor XR I feel confident to say this drug has completely and utterly changed my life.  I read many reviews before starting the drug, and I was scared to death of all the reviews that said the drug had horrendous side effects, and was absolutely impossible to get off of.  Well, I have experienced just about every side effect imaginable, that I will outline below for you.  But, I will never experience the effects of withdrawing from the drug, because I have absolutely no intention of getting off the drug.  My life is now phenomenally enjoyable, which I will also outline below. ...

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5 star rating
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m230mojo
Schenectady, NY



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practical, Not interested in side effects, A skeptic, changing my lifestyle to lose weight, watching my weight, A realist

FEB
29
2008
I began taking Effexor FX a year ago when I felt overcome by emotions. The first two weeks on these pills were rough. I had crippling headaches, felt dizzy and lightheaded and had trouble getting out of bed to function normally. After the adjustment period these symptoms diminished and I felt good for a while. I even had the dosage doubled after a few months when it started to wear off at the dosage of 75 mg.

I am not one who likes to take pills for anything. I was skeptical about taking Effexor FX to begin with, but my real concern came the first day I missed a dose of the pill. I experienced...
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2 star rating
2009 Writer
roserighter
Milford, MI



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Every day computer user

OCT
11
2009

So my doctor prescribed me effexor 37.5 mg thinking it would help my depression and anxiety but, let me tell you I was way better off not taking it. It was a disaster! I felt normal for the first four hours or so but when i got my heart rate up it felt like i was on ecstasy (and it WAS effexor not E). My pupils grew like nothing i've seen before, i was shaking, having cold sweats, excessive talking and moving. Later on after that feeling passed,  the vomiting started accompanied with weird thoughts. My mind was going at 100 miles an hours! I was throwing up every hour of the night until probably...

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1 star rating
2009 Writer
Celestejean
Sunnyvale, CA



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practical

SEP
10
2009

I used this product for a little over a year.  My severe clinical depression was well-managed, but I started to experience spells which were later to be diagnosed as seizures.

I hadn't experienced a seizure is some twenty odd years (since shortly after my birth).  I was born with circumstances that made me susceptible to seizures, and when my threshold was lowered the seizures began and worsened until I realized there was something wrong.

This product increases chances of a seizure in the general (otherwise healthy) population by 33%, for me it was almost a certainty (as is the risk with any...

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5 star rating
2009 Writer
Sammyantha81
Irvine, CA



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user of item, noticing the details

NOV
18
2007
My Doctor prescribed me Effexor X.R. .. 75 mg and I take 3 capsules every day. This medicine  can be extreamly dangerous and addictive. The side effects are endless and if you miss just 1 dose, you feel horrible, sweaty and out of control. I KNOW one day that the Health Department WILL take this OFF of the Canadian market due to it's side effects. IF your doctor does prescribe this for you......read everything you can about it before it is to late and you are stuck on it, or you have to go through with-drawls ( 3 to 4 days ) which will scare the heck out of you.
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1 star rating
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cfmt
Scottsdale, AZ



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noticing the details, Open-minded

NOV
21
2007

i take this med everyday. i have taken it over year now. it really helps me out. i have been dealing with derppsion for few years. this is one meds that has helped me. one side effect that i do not like that is sweatting. if i miss a dose i have bad dreams/nightmears. i am not sure what else to say about it right now.


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5 star rating
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rivers2001
Bellows Falls, VT



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Open-minded, user of item, value conscious, married

NOV
21
2007
It helped i would say helped my mood to stabble a little more. no real change, I was not high on the meds.,It made me feel good, like I could see they sky again, I was on it for about year. on the high does i heard vioces for the first time. my sex drive went down. and I was engagged to be married then.  on it, i was ok.
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5 star rating
reviewer 2008 Reviewer
Laurenyacht
Boca Raton, FL



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JUL
23
2009

Effexor Xr did it's job in balancing me out. I had a significant anxiety and depression problem. I started out with 75 mgs, moved up to 150 mgs and tried 300 mgs. In the end, I settled with 150 mgs. At 300 mgs, my dreams at night were very, very vivid and real like. They were too much to deal with. And mentally I felt bogged down. I did too with 150 mgs but not as much.I didn't notice much in side effects when I started taking it. It was very smooth. However, it is true it does effect your sexual drive and experience. And not just by some.

The prescription is fine if you have health and prescription...

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3 star rating
reviewer 2009 Reviewer
jd25261
Beaverton, OR



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practical, busy mom

NOV
19
2009

Effexor XR was HORRIBLE to start, stop and to miss. My FNP actually recommened Lexapro, but she was out of samples! So she gave me Effexor XR. My friend said, "you mean side effexer, I hated that stuff".  At first I was dizzy, had headaches and shooting pains in my head, nausea. It took 6 wks to resolve. BUT it made a big difference in my life for a short period of time. After about 10mos I cautiously and slowly doubled the dose because it seemed like it wasn't working anymore. Then I just felt manic on it, overly happy and excited. Then I decreased my dose again and was happy for about 6mos....

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3 star rating
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Flag4
Flagstaff, AZ



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FEB
3
2009

I was very skeptical when my doctor wanted to put me on Effexor XR however now I could not be happier. I am typically a person who can handle just about anything but last year I just lost control of my feelings and needed help. More help than just talking to someone. My doctor tried a different one because at first my insurance would not cover it however, the other one did not work and my insurance began to cover this drug I started taking it regularly.

It has worked great. I have been in therapy for a year and taking this drug for about 8 months and I can now deal with my emotions the way...

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5 star rating
2009 Writer
GrandmaIsGod
Newberry Springs, CA



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an alergy sufferer, user of item, watching my weight

NOV
25
2008
Effexor has been one of my main depression meds for several years. I have atypical major depression with ADHD and anxiety. My depression has been difficult to treat and while I do sometimes still border on the edge, I somehow manage to shake it off.  I am also on Wellbutrin and Buspar.  My ADHD meds are not working very well since I entered menopause and that is a major problem. I would love to try something else for my depression but I have heard that the Effexor is very difficult to come off of. Also, what if the next medication doesn't work? If that happens, there is no guarantee that the... review »
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4 star rating
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VIOLET1956
Salem, NH



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Open-minded, user of item

NOV
4
2008

I have used Effexor XR for my bipolar for a few years. It works well to fight irritability and moodiness. However, now that I have been taking it so long, the dosage has been bumped up a few times and after awhile it always seems I'm back where I began. For bipolar I really should be taking more than just an anti-depressant, in order to combat all the effects of the condition; this could be where the problem is. Or perhaps it is just a good product for short term use.

 Additionally, though I find the impact of my medication wearing off after I have been taking a specific dosage for an extended...

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3 star rating
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meggyn
Russellville, KY



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a mother, married, a parent, fun loving, busy mom, Tried this medication, needing outside help, Every day computer user

JUL
28
2009

I started suffering from depression due to chronic pain..  Effexor really did help my depression symptoms for a long time.  I took it for a year and a half without to many terrible side effects, and i do reccomend to some that my not be gettign what they need from thier antidepressant.. Talk to your doc asap if your meds are not working..  Ask him/her if Effexor will help your depression symptoms.  It helped me some, for much longer then most have..  If you feel you are getting feelings of constan sadness, want to hurt yourself or others..  Pleas talk to your doctor, not just about effexor...

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3 star rating
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TracyHanks
De Witt, IA



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