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Reviewer: Em, 19-24 on Treatment for 2 to less than 5 years (Patient)
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It was really life changing for me taking this. Iâ??ve been on so so so many other things when this finally worked it made such a difference
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Reviewer: me again, 45-54 on Treatment for 10 years or more
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Life-changing, life-saving. I was prescribed 150 mg a day of the regular (not XR) form 18 years ago. I started feeling much better right away -- far less anxious and sad. The only downside is I can space out just enjoying my random happy thoughts so I need to remind myself to get back to getting things done -- but that's not too hard and way better than being sad and scared all the time. Once
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Reviewer: donthaveone, 45-54 on Treatment for 6 months to less than 1 year (Patient)
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This was prescribed for me when I was diagnosed with a fatal, incurable disease and expected to live no more than a few months. I have been taking it these few months and it has really helped. I actually feel happier and more upbeat than before my diagnosis! Which is kind of crazy, but I'm grateful to spend this time enjoying my remaining life. I hope it helps you as well. :)
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Reviewer: Seb, 35-44 Male on Treatment for 1 to less than 2 years (Patient)
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I've been on this RX for about 2 years. I do experience sweating more than I would like but I can live with it. Overall it has helped stabilize my mood. What I am experiencing more recently which is concerning and I'm trying to figure out if it's related to this RX is complete loss of bladder control. I'm 38 and literally cannot hold my urge to urinate longer than a minute or t
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Reviewer: Texas girl, 35-44 Female on Treatment for 1 to less than 2 years (Patient)
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Venlafaxine helped my depression at first. But when I lost my job, it actually made my depression worse. I couldnâ??t do anything but sleep all day. I had brain fog and increased negative self-talk. I became suicidal a couple of times. Thankfully I reported this to my doctor and she is now in the process of weaning me off. OMG itâ??s like night and day. The fog has lifted, I can think cl
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