As much as it takes to kill you. That amount will always be fatal.

If you cut your dose in half for a week or so and then quit after that there shouldn't be any serious withdrawl symptoms.

A doctor should be consulted before using Tylenol cough and sore throat while taking Effexor XR. Dextromethorphan in Tylenol cough combined with venlafaxine in Effexor increases the risk of serotonin syndrome which can be fatal.

Yes, you can use a painkiller when you're on Celexa. lf you're concerned about how many you can take, call a pharmacist.

I have taken Effexor XR for some time. In the last few years I've had trouble sleeping and was given a scrip for Ambien. I'm not sure it hurts to take them together although I am on 150mg Effexor and only 5mg Ambien (was given 10mg, but cut them inhalf), but I'm also not sure that you shouldn't. I would not take it every evening whether on Effexor or not. Advise to take the lowest dosage of Ambien that helps.

My best description of Effexor is "the drug from hell". Yes, it has helped my chronic depression, but after several years and reading and becoming concerned about its long-term us, I tried (through my doctor) to wean off it. The withdrawal (after 2-3 of tapering off) were horrible (and NO, it wasn't just depression returning). I can barely describe what I felt like, my doc asked me, and the best I could come up with is "it felt like my brain was trying to throw up and couldn't"--crying, restless legs, helplessness, hopelessness, inability to sleep, dizziness, nervousness, nausea, vertigo--a combination of awfulness!

This is a topic that should be discussed with a doctor. Garcinia Cambogia, often used for weight loss, is thought to affect serotonin levels in the brain. As serotonin is also the target of Zoloft, it is not recommended that the two be taken together.

Yes. I have depression, social anxiety and adhd (the attention deficit type- not the hypermotor type). I have been prescribed both lexapro and Ritalin by my psychiatrist and feel infinitely better. Althought the initial doses had some side effects they went away and for now I only have slight headaches when the Ritalin wears off. I can concentrate on my school work (graduate level) and my participation has recently received recognition from both my peers and my professors. I feel soooo much better than I used to. Somehow after the Ritalin was added, my ability to focus on conversations has had a positive effect on my social anxiety. I can hold conversations without hearing everything else going on around me getting distracted and then embarrassed.

I have no scientific information and the warnings reflect that an MD should be inquired prior to mixing the 2. (Mine suggested the combination)

It depends on the person. Prozac is sometimes used to treat anorexia and bulimia. It occasionally causes some people to gain a little weight but it occasionally causes others to lose a little weight. Most people don't see a significant change in their weight.

I have Medicaid & was prescribed Effexor XR & Medicaid did pay for it.

I am not a physician, but I have been prescribed Tramadol while on Effexor Xr.

Not too long. A couple of weeks. My Doc prescribed that stuff for me because of heart palpitations "brought on by panic attacks". The fact that my heart would skip beats is what MADE me panic!!! Anyhow, I know how you feel. I called it, 'The Fuzzies". Like an odd electric shock from my tongue to my legs every 15 minutes or so. Stay cool, you'll be alright. I was worried it wouldn't stop but it did! Take care and be safe. Dan I must disagree with the above. While it depends on the amount you are taking, they last several weeks and are extremely serious. You were very lucky if all you got was a fuzzy feeling and leg disconfort for 15 minutes. Statistically, 78% of those who take the medication and try to come off go through a lot of mental and physical pain. I am one of those. L.

I wouldn't suggest it. Firstly, imitrex works by blocking the pain receptors in your brain to stop the migraines. It is an abortive medication (stops the migraine from getting worse when you feel it coming on), so if the norco is for the pain of the migraines you may just need to add a preventative medication instead of taking norco. Norco is for moderate to severe pain usually prescribed after surgery, and is very addictive. The preventative medication (a med that keeps the migraines from starting or at least from coming on so frequently) is a better option. If you take the two together you will most likely not be able to function for quite a while, and from what I've read things like vicodin and norco (basically double strength vicodin with less acetaminophen or "tylenol") can cause what's called "rebound headaches" and make your migraines worse or more frequent overall. If the norco is for a different kind of pain, I would suggest taking it at a different time than you take the imitrex so you're not completely out of it. I know when I even take one imitrex, it usually puts me to sleep for approximately 4 hours due to the strength and purpose of the drug. Adding norco would put me out for a long time, most likely all day/night. Just remember norco is a very difficult drug to get off of, highly addictive and habit forming. Be careful with that norco, adding a preventative med would be a much safer and more effective way of managing chronic migraine pain. Hope this helps and that you feel better soon.

Vyvanse may be used with Effexor XR, but only under the supervision of a qualified health professional who is experienced with psychotropic drug combinations. For some people, this combination is too stimulating and can precipitate increased anxiety, nausea, tremors, and other side effects.

It can be completely okay to do so. Effexor is an activating anti depressant. Meaning if you tend to get sleepy and low energy with a depression, it is a good choice. Lamictal is a mood stabilizer. Abilify has multiple uses. It can enhance a anti depressant, it can level a manic state, or be used at an anti psychotic. ALWAYS, ask your doctor why he is giving you a med. As much respect as I have for mine...he is a service industry. He serves you. And stability requires a team effort. Best of luck...there is life after meds...

No. Lexapro is not a barbiturate.
No, Lexapro does not contain barbituates. Lexapro is an anti-depressant and is non-addictive. Lexapro is approved to treat depression and Generalized Anxiety Disorder (GAD).

This depends on the dosage you were taking, how long you were taking it, and how much of an effect it had on you. Typically, with meds of this kind, if you decide to stop taking them, backing off should be done under a doctor's care. Just stopping all at once is dangerous, and can lead to some pretty dramatic mood swings in some people. The typical route is to slowly reduce dosage and monitor for trouble as you go. The side effects of a sudden stop in this med (or even a gradual one) may possibly include mood changes, promiscuity, death ideation, suicidal ideation, depression, euphoria, anxiety, etc.

Currently I am taking 400mg Seroquel XR and 500mg Depacote ER 2x a day, no problems, so I would say yes.

I read the info sheet on this drug as I wanted to cut them in half and it did not say not to cut them in half and I have used them cut in half. call your pharmacy to make sure .

It can be quite difficult depending on what antidepressants you are taking. You really just need to watch what u eat, get plenty of rest, and exercise at least 3x's a week. This has helped me to lose and maintain my weight. I am on lithium, which is a major weight gainer! But I have kept my weight under control doing the things I mentioned above. And also, drink plenty of water. Hope I helped ya! : )

yes, u can take tem together effexor xr in the am, trazadone in the evening and xanax as needed. be careful how much xanax he uses, it can cause increased depression. as the dosage of effexo is increased it covers anxiety so the xanax may not be needed so much. hope this helps..

It's not impossible, but personally I am diabetic and on Lexapro and have not had any problems.

Yes and no. Depends on what kind you take.

simple yes