Reviewer: Tproc, 19-24 on Treatment for less than 1 month (Patient)

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I am an addict in Recovery. that suffers from lack of interest in activity's and numb most the time. I just started Taking this drug this week. At first the side effects were pretty noticeable and strong. Felt sick a little bit and dizzy/couldnt sleep for a night. But after 5 days of taking it the side effects started going away and im feeling quite well! Have much more energy and Been Happyie ... Show Full Comment

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I am an addict in Recovery. that suffers from lack of interest in activity's and numb most the time. I just started Taking this drug this week. At first the side effects were pretty noticeable and strong. Felt sick a little bit and dizzy/couldnt sleep for a night. But after 5 days of taking it the side effects started going away and im feeling quite well! Have much more energy and Been Happyier been more intrested in doing things. My advice push through the first couple days the side effects will go away with Time. So far So good Im a male 24 Years old. 150mg Xr
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Reviewer: Bookmaster, 55-64 Male on Treatment for 10 years or more (Patient)

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PLEASE, read the ratings of other patients below even the 3 star ratings. Notice the common denominators being the side effects from missing a dose (even by just a few hours) or how hard it is to get off the medication once the patient realizes how bad this drug truly is. I tell you with no reservation: this is an evil medication that should not be on the market and can potentially ruin your life ... Show Full Comment

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PLEASE, read the ratings of other patients below even the 3 star ratings. Notice the common denominators being the side effects from missing a dose (even by just a few hours) or how hard it is to get off the medication once the patient realizes how bad this drug truly is. I tell you with no reservation: this is an evil medication that should not be on the market and can potentially ruin your life in a relatively short period of time. I have tried many SNRI and SSRI's and this by far has been the very worst. A friend of mine that is a psychologist suggested that within the industry it has been nicknamed "Side-Effexor"
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Reviewer: HKM, 25-34 Female on Treatment for less than 1 month (Patient)

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I recently started introducing Effexor, I have been on 20mg Lexapro (escitalopram) for about 1.5 years and instead of switching immediately I am tapering off the lexapro slowly while taking the equivalent does of effexor and so far I like it alot. No bad side effects or anything like I read on here before hand, I really phsyced myself out reading all the horror stories but so far I am glad I start ... Show Full Comment

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I recently started introducing Effexor, I have been on 20mg Lexapro (escitalopram) for about 1.5 years and instead of switching immediately I am tapering off the lexapro slowly while taking the equivalent does of effexor and so far I like it alot. No bad side effects or anything like I read on here before hand, I really phsyced myself out reading all the horror stories but so far I am glad I started it. I wake up with more energy, I still sleep really well but I take 15mg Mirtazapine at night. I would recommend this drug! Everybody is different and can react differently, give it a try at least before deciding.
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Reviewer: 25-34 on Treatment for 2 to less than 5 years (Patient)

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Effexor changed my life honestly. I struggle with anxiety, depression, and ADHD. Couldn't stay in school or hold down a job. I'd been on almost every anxiety/depression med in the book, and Effexor was a last-ditch effort. Once I got to 187.5mg, I started up college and was able to hold down a job. I still struggle with ADHD symptoms, enough that its affected school and relationships, but ... Show Full Comment

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Effexor changed my life honestly. I struggle with anxiety, depression, and ADHD. Couldn't stay in school or hold down a job. I'd been on almost every anxiety/depression med in the book, and Effexor was a last-ditch effort. Once I got to 187.5mg, I started up college and was able to hold down a job. I still struggle with ADHD symptoms, enough that its affected school and relationships, but I'm going to go on other meds for that. The only downside I've encountered is if I'm late taking a dose, I feel tired and a little unwell for a few hours and will get brain zaps. I know it can be really bad if you miss a dose. Definitely not the best med for everyone, but for me, it helped so much. Though I'm not looking forward to tapering off it, if I ever do lol.
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Reviewer: Toadie, 55-64 Female on Treatment for 10 years or more (Patient)

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I have been on effexor for over 15 years! It has been a wonderful drug for me. I had been on Prozac before this and my dose had been raised so high that I had no emotions at all. Went to a funeral of a family member and sat and talked about the architecture of the church. Immediately went to my pcp and was put on effecor. I wouldn't go off for anything now! It has given me back my life!

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I have been on effexor for over 15 years! It has been a wonderful drug for me. I had been on Prozac before this and my dose had been raised so high that I had no emotions at all. Went to a funeral of a family member and sat and talked about the architecture of the church. Immediately went to my pcp and was put on effecor. I wouldn't go off for anything now! It has given me back my life!
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