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It's not advised to stop taking any antidepressant medication suddenly due to the withdrawal effects. Effexor XR needs to be taken once a day to keep your blood levels of the drug up to therapeutic levels (basically meaning that your blood's carrying enough of the drug to have it working).
Having said that, if it's making you really sick, you could probably consider either cutting down the dosage and weaning yourself off it over a week or so.
Antidepressants are a pretty powerful bunch of meds as they affect the chemicals in your brain. I've been on Efexor for about 4 years and tolerate it well, but cannot switch or get off it due to the nasty side effects, but am happy to stay on it because my depression is very bad when I'm unmedicated.
Sorry for rambling, basically the Drs and Pharmasists don't advise stopping Effexor XR suddenly due to the withdrawal side effects which can include, but are not limited to:
Nausea, Dizziness, Brain "Tremors"/ Brain Zaps, Fatigue, feeling "foggy"/out of it, swings in appetite, swings in mood, weight gain/ weight loss.
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What has medications have Effexor xr in it?
Effexor XR is the American brand name for the drug venlafaxine.
Is there a difference between Effexor xr and venlafaxine xr?
It is the same drug, Effexor XR is the brand name drug made by Wyeth (now owned by Pfizer). Effexor XR is Venlafaxine XR however a generic drug would just say Venlafaxine rather than Effexor.
Can you eat grapefruit while taking Effexor xr?
can I take grapefruits while taking effexor xr
What is efferin xr?
XR at the end of the name of a medication indicates the medication is extended release. Efferin XR is not an actual medication, but Effexor XR is. Effexor XR is an antidepressant. It is prescribed for depression as well as anxiety.
Is venlafaxine hcl generic for Effexor?
Venlafaxine is the generic for effexor xr
Is Effexor covered by Medicaid?
I have Medicaid & was prescribed Effexor XR & Medicaid did pay for it.
Is the anti-depressant Effexor 275mg xr generic available in us Where?
There's a generic form of Effexor XR but it is in a tablet, NOT a capsule. Ask your doctor about whether it will affect you differently.
Can you take Effexor xr with sulfame trimethoprim?
I've had a drug interaction between it and effexor-xr. I think it has boosted the antidpressant. Would like to know if anyone else has had the same happen to them.
Can you take Herbalife and Effexor XR together?
http://wiki.answers.com/Q/Can_you_take_Herbalife_and_Effexor_XR_together"
Can you take tramadol with Effexor?
I am not a physician, but I have been prescribed Tramadol while on Effexor Xr.
What strength does Efexor XR come in?
Effexor XR (extended release) is available in 37.5 mg, 75 mg, and 150 mg dosage strengths.
You stopped taking Effexor xr 4 days ago how long do withdrawal symptoms last?
how long does the effexor withdrawl symptoms disappear after you stop taking it, i am taking zoloft now but i am having effexor symptoms
