Venlafaxine (Effexor): The top 5 things you need to know.

[@LevelheadedMind]

www.levelheadedmind.com/contact Not sure if this medication is right for you? Contact me so we can discuss treatment options for your unique needs.

[@annmarieoliverie7526]

On 150 mg effexor for a year feeling no better at all want to come off antidepressants bc none have worked and I’m tired of feeling nothing numb emotionless. Suggestions? Ty

[@26acid]

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[@bullmoose6739]

I feel like it would be better to drink kava all day, than be on antidepressants.

[@babynaysc]

​@@annmarieoliverie7526Can Venlafaxine cause insomnia and agitation in Bipolar? I'm using a dose of 150mg and at night I feel very sleep deprived, having to take Trazodone or Zolpidem to get to sleep. I also use Lamotrigine and have never had any problems, but I noticed that since I started using Venlafaxine, I feel more activated and have insomnia at night.

[@janeannmeyer]

I quit taking venlafaxine 75 mg cold turkey 6 months ago. At one time I had my doctor raise it another 1/2, so I was taking 75 mg and a 37.5 mg. I quit taking it for four months and had to get back on for several years. 6 months ago I quit cold turkey taking that, low dose of hydrochloride, and a low dose of a statin. Was thinking I’d go back on the Effexor because waking up with anxiety but after reading all this I don’t feel safe! Is there a safer anti anxiety medication you suggest. I’m not certain my GP knows what he’s talking about 😢

[@sarahperks8226]

In my opinion being on and off this for ten years, it's evil . thank you for your honesty.

[@LuckyDalton1984]

I went down from 225 mg to 150 mg ..From 150 mg to 75 mg ..And from 75 mg to 37.5mg ..And now from 37.5 mg to 0 ..The side effects are a nightmare ..It's been about 4 weeks now since my last dose and i still feel absolutely horrible To everyone going through withdrawals i feel for you , may you have the strength to get through this ❤️🍀

[@LevelheadedMind]

Consider taking some free form amino acid supplements to help the post withdrawal period. I wish you well in your recovery 🙏

[@juliewood4578]

Did you have side effects from 225 to 150. I'm doing that now?

[@LuckyDalton1984]

@@juliewood4578From 225 to 150 was pretty easy.. Not that much side effects when you're still taking a high dose ..The real fun stuff begins when you get off them completely 🫣🥴 Good luck🍀🍀🍀

[@MsCarmel55]

Opening tge capsule and counting beads is required for many to come off safely. The er is in the beads and not the capsule.

[@79tlsmith]

Hi. I just ended 37.5 a few days ago and it’s awful with the vertigo, crying, and awful irritability. I hear it gets better within a week, but I’m not sure at this point.

[@bethany.lovelace]

Biggest side effect for me is strange dreams. And I mean freaky. Like why am I dreaming that my refrigerator is haunted 😂

[@bobwishart8780]

😂

[@MeghenFarley]

U are very fortunate and ot probably is. This shit is the devil!

[@legojenn]

Interesting. I dreamt that I went to work and nobody recognised me because I was dead and didn't know it. I don't usually remember my dreams and I'm disappointed that the dream was the plot of a low budget sci-fi TV show. The takeaway is if this meds are messing with dreams, I'm not going to be happy.

[@jenmarie2030]

Sooooo vivid! I kept seeing my dead heart mate.

[@smithluv6]

I was on this medication for 5 weeks and felt sick the whole time. I was afraid to get off due to everyone saying how bad it’d be. I tapered off for one week then stopped. The withdrawals weren’t bad for me like some other people. Don’t be afraid to stop with a doctor’s care plan.

[@mrjackdog]

So sorry to hear this, I don't know you, I just feel sympathetic. Your answer is out there.

[@BeansPredi-ch6xk]

Do not stop taking medication without your doctor’s saying so!

[@maxek46]

I've been on 75mg for nearly a year i think, and it's been effective at chilling me out. If i miss a day however, i feel dizzy and get headaches the following day. One side effect you didn't mention is the vivid dreams, particularly nightmares. I don't fully wake up from them either, it's more like being half asleep and many of the dreams revolve around questioning reality. Sertraline just made me flat and fluoxitine did nothing for me.

[@adgeyuk9803]

That’s called a lucid dream I love them

[@EdwardRhoads]

First of all I'm 71, work out, walk everywhere, good blood pressure etc. My ENT prescribed Venlafaxine 37.5 mg for my Vestibular Migraine that came out of nowhere. He said take it for 2 weeks. I took one at 10am and by Noon my Vertigo was 80% gone. I thought cool.. 2am the next morning I woke up with a blinding headache, and I don't get headaches. But I did read on Web MD you might want to watch your Blood Pressure if you take this. So I decided to take my Blood pressure. 196/121. Yeah off to the Emergency room I went. I realize different medications can work differently in different people.. Just a Heads up.

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[@cespo77]

The same think happened to me and I was 40! Always had normal blood pressure until they put me on this drug. It is a double edge sword since it got me better emotionally, but the long term physical side effects were dangerous. Very difficult to stop taking even months after the initial withdrawal...you get very sick and always have to go back on to feel normal again. There should be a class action lawsuit.

[@vintageprue8728]

@@cespo77 getting off this drug was the most difficult thing I have done, ever. Doctors don’t warn their patients about protracted withdrawal.

[@cespo77]

@@vintageprue8728 No they don't. They are drug pushers.

[@vintageprue8728]

@@cespo77 I agree whole heartedly. I sincerely hope you are doing well.

[@jessicagomez8557]

I was on venlafaxine for 12 years. Just recently switched to Zoloft. Venlafaxine was great for me, but the withdrawals are horrible . Totally recommend it for a short period of time.

[@majaknighton2250]

Zoloft basically leaves people without emotions. Not depressed, but not happy either. I felt like I was a zombie while I used Zoloft.

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[@aditibhandare1236]

What are the withdrawal symptoms exactly? I read a lot of comments saying 'withdrawal symptoms are brutal'. So was happens exactly??

[@scotianraider7412]

@@aditibhandare1236 the flu on steroids, head exploding, sharp stomach pain and discomfort, from shaking and muscle tension. brain fog, extreme nausea,

[@redplanet7163]

@@aditibhandare1236 Headaches, horrendous nightmares and debilitating "brain zaps" (dizzy spells) just for a start. Please don't touch this stuff. It's evil and should be illegal.

[@heinz-georgschneider3567]

Venlafaxine creates emotional numbness, fatigue and metabolic syndrome and the withdrawals are no fun beware of...

[@eriklogodi5716]

22 days cold turkey off Effexor. Still some brain zaps and anxiety. Anyone know how long side effects last and your back to normal? I was on it for 7 years.

[@LevelheadedMind]

Could take up to a year to resolve completely, but should get better over time. Learning skills to manage your anxiety and improve your vagal tone will also be helpful.

[@MeghenFarley]

Cold turkey? How on earth how?

[@TYGZus777]

I have heard that Venlafaxine is helpful for menopause symptoms, including hot flashes, as an alternative to hormone therapy. One of the side effects can be increased estrogen levels.

[@Brittaly]

I seriously doubt that.

[@jadarounds25]

Cut down from 75 to 37.5 for 2 weeks then gonna try 37.5 every other day for 2 weeks hopfully my withdrawal don’t get worse than it is now (been 1 week since I cut down to 37.5)

[@01sigma]

Took it for 2 days and my head is pounding, like a non stop migraine

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[@mystica_viventem]

I have been on venlafaxine for around 10 years, i am 30 now, i gave up on it for an year or so and then the symptoms came back and had to go back on it. Also, i have noticed that the difference between prolonged and short absorption, is that the prolonged one gives me sugar cravings meanwhile the short absorption just gives me nausea for few minutes after taking it and that's it. However. no i am trying for the N time to come off it, even if is small dosage, i still have brain zips and muscular pains. Last time when i was off it, i had insomnia for 6 months, couldn't sleep more than 2 hours, which made me go back on it soon enough. Truly i don't know anymore who i am because i seem a different person without Venlafaxine.

[@sonamwangmo5012]

How are you now???

[@mystica_viventem]

@sonamwangmo5012 still didn't manage to cut it off completely. I'm taking like 1/4 of 37.5. Otherwise, I get dizzy, and it is a weird type of dizziness. Like I'm spinning for a fraction of sec, and then everything is alright. But it happens multiple times if I miss the dose. The secret is to give yourself, implicitly your brain, time to heal and get used to the new normality.

[@annmarieoliverie7526]

Hi May I ask why you came off? I’m on 150 mg for a year and want off bc I’m numb to emotions no feelings… tyia

[@leea1988]

Those brain zips, omg. It's like whenever you move your eyes too fast or think of something intensely you get that zapping sensation throughout your brain. I'm glad I'm not the only one to have experienced it because I thought I was going crazy.

[@MeghenFarley]

​@@leea1988u are far from alone

[@ev1558]

The only thing I liked about taking Venlafaxine was increased bladder control. Why/what is it that helps with that? How can I find it and not take Venlafaxine?

[@silentsoledad5715]

Well, I just got it prescribed and hearing this I’m not going to take it anymore. I’ve been taking it for a week.

[@GlamGail]

I JUST PICKED UPMY PRESCRIPTION, PRESCRIBE FOR MENAPAUSE. I WILL NOT BE TAKING EITHER.

[@brandiwestpfahl7539]

I had a script and chose not to take it either. The doctor didn't say anything about withdrawals. It makes no sense to take something that is going to make me feel worse in the long run. My problems are situation al. I just need a friend to talk too.

[@stuppittyhed]

Please just try it if you decided to, do not base your life on youtube for gods sakes

[@stuppittyhed]

@@brandiwestpfahl7539 Its not going to make you feel worse in the long run though. at all, dont see how you got that from this video?

[@crassillweed]

Love how they always say these drugs are NOT ADDITCTIVE but always have worse withdrawal symptoms than the most addictive drugs out there... go figure..

[@trackrunner11]

I can't even get off it slowly ! The sickness , the nasua, my breathing, the headaches, the pound effects on my hearing. Hey , I would rather shoot myself in the head than go through that again ! These symptoms I'm talking about are violent!

[@andreakusnik3130]

If I miss a dose I am so sick I almost need to be hospitalised. I tried to come off slowly but five days later I was at my Dr. The only thing he could do for me was tell me to stay on them for good.

[@trackrunner11]

@@andreakusnik3130 that's right, but my only suggestion for you is to not play by the rules. If you need to get off it try something that I haven't done sine the 80's...smoke pot! Hahaha! Try it if you dare and don't get drug tested at your job. There is also CBD alternatives at your local store, but again, if you live in a state where it is illegal, you will have to weigh the risk. Don't want to get you into trouble but at the very least, if the pharmacies go bust or you some how loose the ability to purchase Effexoor / Velafaxine, you might want to keep that as an option.

[@perpetualincomeearner8015]

🤣🤣🤣

[@sonjalingchungtsang1097]

Addiction is compulsive substance abuse despite negative consequences, while dependence refers to physical reliance on a substance.

[@TheSparkisLove]

Very beautiful job I love your crisp video! Great content as usual I am loving this Nurse!

[@LevelheadedMind]

Thank you, I really appreciate all you do as well!

[@Hellokittybea]

Damn this deserves more thumbs up than It has

[@mikefiell8103]

I've been on Venlafaxine since 2011 I started at 150 mgs then after the first year 300 mgs to present day. This treatment not a cure for over a decade has caused me to feel unmotivated toward self improvement, becoming less interested to participate in social gatherings. If I accidentally forget to take it only once the next day Im in mental anguish mode. A tremendous flood of emotions start washing through me. Like a switch was turned on or off I don't know? What I do know is Ive become dependent on this treatment. Like a wheelchair for paralyses it is a perminate fixture in my world.

[@Titanesdelmundo]

I almost die from this withdrawal I am bed bound 3 years later

[@shirleyhunt8769]

Wow so sorry that's really bad praying for you 🙏 😢 😞 ❤

[@adamarmstrong9408]

Ive been on ans off effexor for over 20 years ,i didn't know you shouldn't take it for longer than a year 😬

[@truehuman9449]

If you are taking for anxiety? I think Benzos are better than these poisonous anti deps you suffer while taking and struggle to come off? Please share feedback warriors?

[@powerinaturebygod]

100000%

[@HeyYall398]

Your words are so comforting, thank you 🙏

[@LevelheadedMind]

You are so welcome, thanks for watching the video.

[@jacqueschauvin1398]

I have not seen a lot of benefits from it in the 35 years and have not been successful at tapering of this. Experiencing withdrawals symptoms dizziness, swooshing when moving eyes. I am surprised it is still on the market

[@LevelheadedMind]

Me too!

[@harryphil8479]

It might be good to alert people to post ssri/snri sexual dysfunction (PSSD). This condition is not rare and can occur with as little as a few days use of an antidepressant. The symptoms include numb genitals, erectile dysfunction, inability to orgasm and loss of libido. Non-sexual symptoms include loss of ability to feel emotion of any kind - complete numbness. These symptoms continue indefinitely after the medication has been stopped and there is no cure. Patients should have this information to enable them to make an informed decision about whether to take an antidepressant or to opt for non-drug options.

[@georgiabessie]

No informed consent to the public when prescribed this drug, or any psychiatric drug. It bs.

[@daniP4728]

Which anti depressant doesn't cause sexual dysfunction? ?? It seems they all can... is it just a matter of trying to switch until you finding the ONE that doesn't do that to you bc it's chemical make up doesn't cause that in your body?

[@vintageprue8728]

This is the drug that many people regret taking. Horrendous suffering caused by protracted withdrawal syndrome, it is EXTREMELY difficult to withdraw from this drug.

[@LevelheadedMind]

Very true 👍

[@LuckyDalton1984]

Going through withdrawals now and can confirm! It's a nightmare

[@vintageprue8728]

@@LuckyDalton1984 yes it is. Believe me when I say that you WILL get through this. Do your best, one day at a time. I hope you are on a VERY slow taper. Take care and I wish you all the very best.

[@LuckyDalton1984]

@@vintageprue8728 Thank you ! It's been 4 weeks now since my last dose ( 37.5 mg ) ..I'm just feeling extremely agitated all the time...Like i'm so tense i could just snap ..Already made an appointment with my doctor , hope he can give me something to calm down 🍀🙏

[@vintageprue8728]

@@LuckyDalton1984 hang in there, Lucky. Perhaps your doctor can give you some short term diazepam to deal with the withdrawal anxiety, it’s very addictive, so use it as needed and not too long, otherwise you will be withdrawing off of two drugs instead of one. I know how you are feeling right now, and you WILL get through this, keep,posting and get as much support as you can. My thoughts are with you.

[@lolak7438]

Why do you suggest only being on this medication for only 6 months to a year? Still having trouble finding the right medication and I was on this years ago- for a few years. It seemed to stop working or my depression was getting worse so my psych said Wellbutrin would make me 'more motivated'. That never happened- I became worse. I think I will call for a consultation. I have a well-meaning nurse but he only puts me on what I suggest (?) Love your videos- thanks!

[@BoopaDiBeppo]

I'm on it and so far its good, my jaws are clenched all the time though and I feel wired like a cup of coffee. I'm a lucid dreamer and i haven't noticed anything there yet

[@alyssa0411]

I have only been on it for about 2 months and it really has messed with my blood. I will barely nick myself while shaving and it causes a tiny wound that continues bleeding after getting out of the shower.

[@babynaysc]

Venlafaxine increased my blood pressure, I never had any problems with that, I feel pain on the side of my head just above the eye, a little dizziness, chills, the cardiologist confirmed to me that it is because of the medication, and that it is strong, it can even speed up the heart. I informed the psychiatrist and I'm going to suspend it, he asked me to go down from 150mg to 75mg for 1 month, and then suspend it

[@pyracurse]

By how much did it go up by? My BP has gone up too while I was on it, but the doctors don't think it's bc of the Venlafaxine. I can't say for sure as well bc unfortunately I never got my BP checked before I started the Venlafaxine. Last time it was checked was in January, and it was normal, or slightly better than normal. And now I'm hypertensive.

[@marcind-ec1de]

Doctor, please. I need an antidepressant that works on dopamine release. The more the better. Is Velaxin a good choice? Would you rather recommend a dosage of 225 or higher? Along w/codeine it resembles an amph. rush. Dopamine is what I need. O have tried L-dopa + carbid. (sold as Nakom) from illicit sources and I felt as if I was in Heaven for more than 19 hrs. I swallowed 250 mg + 25 mg x 10 tablets. The only problem was nausea, but it passed after ca. 30 mins.

[@legojenn]

Thanks for this. I've been on a 75 mg dose of venlafaxine and I have been dizzy and have no energy. I just feel depressed without the tears. I was recently ill and didn't take any meds for three days and now feel the same as before I got ill. I got lucky on the withdrawal, but the lack of energy is not good for me and those who depend on me.

[@nathaniellowry3861]

Try to wean off antidepressants by taking large doses of Iron & B Vitamin supplements!! Go heavy on them!!

[@aaroncrosby2173]

great vid. Just a thought, the music is very distracting in the back ground, In my opinion it is better not to have it there all.

[@LevelheadedMind]

Thanks for letting me know.

[@dineshshrivastava4597]

Nice Video, I appreciate you for this! Thanks for sharing knowledge.

[@LevelheadedMind]

Thank you and you're welcome!

[@brendansmyth5053]

Why haven’t Doctors ever been formally trained in getting patients off these drugs safely and slowly ? It’s a very dangerous situation we will be talking a lot about in years to come.

[@LevelheadedMind]

I agree that this is unfortunately the ugly side of these medications. If you need some guidance on coming off these medications set up a consultation with me, it's free www.levelheadedmind.com/contact. I'll be glad to help.

[@georgesullivan4473]

Good question, I'm currently on my third week of effexor withdrawal, I'm only taking 37.5mg getting a pattern of balance in tapering off is quite complicated, I'm literally writing everything down that I'm experiencing so as to get a better idea of a workable tapering system

[@brendansmyth5053]

@@LevelheadedMind it’s taken me along time to recover after my GP put me into a protracted acute withdrawal for 3+years. He dropped my 30mg of Cymbalta to zero and said “you’ll be fine mate” and I went into horrific withdrawals. The first 18 months were the worst. Not one of the 14 gp’s I investigated believed me. I knew what had happened to me from research and wanted to see how bad the situation is. I was gob smacked at the reaction from very educated doctors. Crazy how they either don’t know or they are in denial. We are in very dangerous times. I truely believe the most dangerous drug dealers on the planet are GP’s.

[@samanthaginnifer7374]

I have been on this drug for pretty much 15 years with occasional switches to other antidepressants but I'm back on venlafaxine within 6 mths. The side effects I can put up with as it's better than the alternative. Withdrawals are absolutely horrendous! Which I keep being forced to go through due to my pharmacist forgetting to order or having no stock. So I will have to suddenly stop taking it and then withdrawal until my medication is available, I have waited 8 days before, and then I have to restart taking it again. I wouldn't mind so much if it was nkw and then but this has happened to me repeatedly since last summer and it's affecting not only my mental health but also my physical health. I just wanted to add that from my own experience I found the side effects were much worse if I took them on an empty stomach. I also stick to set times also otherwise my emotions cycle rapidly (I have MDD, BPD, OCD and GAD to name the front running disorders 😂).

[@lakeisha9012]

Im on 37.5 two times a day and the fatigue and no energy i have is awful. Its been about 3 weeks and i feel no different than having no meds.

[@katb504]

Taper off then while you can. I'm on 150 and I can not get off them.

[@mikerey9827]

Everyone is saying the withdrawals are horrible but no one is explaining what they feel. What are the withdrawals like?

[@LevelheadedMind]

From what patients tell me, severe brain zaps, tremors, stomach cramps, sexual dysfunction problems, numbness, no energy, sensitivity to light, burning skin feeling, itching, blurred vision, and much more!

[@MeghenFarley]

​@@LevelheadedMindall of above and way more

[@MeghenFarley]

​@@LevelheadedMindinsomnia like u wouldn't believe. Pure hell

[@katb504]

Dizziness and brain zaps at first and after a couple weeks sadness and just crying all the time.

[@garysimone4977]

Stay aware of these poisions only work for very very small amount of people how many studies do you heed to see before ya get the message

[@garysimone4977]

No such things as side effects,they are the effects of the drug... stay away from these brain poisons .. How many studies do you need to see that they are dangerous and God awful.

[@scullyyyyy6788]

lol venlafaxine is going to be my 3rd tried antidepressant after flouextine caused increased bad ideations (iygwim) and mirtazipane made me gain 10kg in 2 weeks with major joint pain. I feel like I am running out of options lol but I am still going to try venlafaxine incase it works for me.

[@Revelation13-8]

keep us updated how it goes

[@katb504]

I don't recommend it friend, at least not unless you stay at a low dose. It is incredibly hard to come off of.

[@scullyyyyy6788]

@@katb504 I’m on 75 mg for the last few months and it’s the best decision;I could have ever made

[@souadbelamri5720]

How to stop this drug😢

[@ranjithramana7984]

Hello Doctor this is Ranjith from India i have been on antidepressants since 9 years and also on benzo ....in before antidepressants i was very creative,i was poet, lyricist,speaker, singer, dancer...but when I started benzo and antidepressants gradually i lost everything...is there any help

[@LevelheadedMind]

I answered your question in a previous post. I wish you all the best 🙏

[@sonamwangmo5012]

Same to me

[@Pianodaddyy]

I've been on 300mg of Venlafaxine, for the last 5 years. If I miss a dose on accident, I feel absolutely horrible the next day. I feel very nauseous, my head spins, I have a bad headache, and I get very emotional. Not my idea of a party.. For any fellow IT people out there, something funny: Even though I felt completely miserable, I had house chores that needed to be done. I put on Network Chuck and listened to his Python tutorials while cleaning. I would say I made it at most, 1 hour; I turned it off before my head exploded. 10 out of 10 would not recommend learning programming while recovering from a missed dose 😂

[@sonamwangmo5012]

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[@cpmaxi294]

I've been taking it for a year now and it helps so much, though if I miss a day I feel horrible. But I can deal with the side effects as long as it keeps me from slipping down. I do have to take telmisartan next to it so my blood pressure won't shoot up.

[@FlytoNine]

It seems to do a pretty good job at "anti-depression". But trying to come off of it was a horrible experience. I've been on it for 5-6 years. Now I'm considering switching to longer half-life medication.

[@ruddyhell7800]

Up to a year max? I was kept on this shit for 17 years by my doctors.

[@MeghenFarley]

Same n wow

[@babynaysc]

I've been feeling tremors, a sensation of shocks in my head, a lot of yawning and daytime drowsiness

[@LevelheadedMind]

Thanks for sharing your experience. I hope you start feeling better and find the right treatment for yourself.

[@katb504]

That is what happens if I forget to take mine. Maybe you are missing doses?

[@angelaperry2070]

I've only started taking this tonight (one capsule) of 37.5mgs. After hearing that it is the worst antidepressant to come off of, I no longer want to continue taking it. I was prescribed it to help with my anxiety mostly from withdrawling(weening)of of Ativan and depression and I also have bipolar 1. I have been taking a mood stabilizer ( Divalproex) aswell for about a year. Is there a different antidepressant that would help with my anxiety. Can I stop taking venaflaxine after just one pill and not have any withdrawal symptoms?

[@LevelheadedMind]

Have you tried Citalopram? I see good results with that SSRI and Bipolar patients, at lowest dose of 10mg as you need to be careful not to go into mania.

[@angelaperry2070]

@Levelheaded Mind no I haven't. Is it for anxiety and depression? Can I take it with the other 2 medications I'm on? I'm really afraid to take anything as the ativan intensifies any side effects I may get from taking something else.

[@LevelheadedMind]

@@angelaperry2070 please discuss these concerns with your provider.

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[@nedzlasagdati7444]

I have GAD and I usually feel effect first week that I use it , and I'm only on 18,5mg ( half of pill my doctor told me to take) and I have terrible side effects but opsessive thoughts and panic is so good regulated I don't avoid people . But as soon as one month passes I cannot sleep I cannot eat . But it did helped me a lot ...

[@shahba2020]

I have been talking it for 15 years and I am getting off it now, in addition I take Cymbalta 60mg… I will stop both of the and back to Prozac or Lexepro… this is a nightmare

[@maritzarodriguez6256]

How long does the yawning last? I yawn so much during the day.

[@roxannevicuna722]

My doctor switched me from citalopram 40mg to 75mg venlafaxine one day to the next today is day 13 and I have felt for the last 4 days nervousness/ anxiety is this normal?

[@LevelheadedMind]

Most people get an initial nervous feeling or anxiety as you adjust to it. Mostly due to norepinephrine and dopamine increase, this typically goes away after 1 week.

[@Jaxs3003]

I love your videos! I have watched a few videos so far. I am on Effexor 150mg (I think it needs to be increased to 225mg) and Buspirone. Your videos were very knowledgeable. I have recently come off of Klonopin 6mg 3x per day along with Adderall 40mg 2x per day. Withdrawal from Klonopin was horrible and still have side effects from it. I feel better with what I am taking now, but I am very tired. I have ADHD as well as Panic Disorder, GAD, and OCD. My doctor wants me to take Straterra instead of putting me on Adderall which worked very well. What are your thoughts on Effexor, Buspirone, and Adderall?

[@LevelheadedMind]

Very dangerous recipe for serotonin syndrome, and issues with high BP . Have you tried Bupropion, that and Buspirone are great for ADHD and anxiety.

[@Jaxs3003]

@@LevelheadedMind Which combination is a recipe for SS? The Effexor and Buspar? That's what I am taking now.

[@the4090gaming]

@@Jaxs3003 i think she meant the effexor + adderall they're both stimulants.

[@Jaxs3003]

@Christopherx11x I was taken off cold turkey because my doctor quit his practice leaving me with no doctor and no sign to get a new one. Symptom lasted for about 8 months, and consisted of headaches, little to no sleep, numb body parts, head jerks, etc... It was literally the worst experience I have gone through. On the bright side the symptoms will resolve which I didnt think they would. Good luck to you if you are thinking of stopping 🙏🙏

[@katb504]

I wouldn't recommend taking a cocktail of mildly effective drugs, therapy is far more effective. Especially considering the addictive nature of Adderall and venlafaxine.

[@leahvesey9042]

What pill is the best for anxiety disorders?

[@Brittaly]

In my opinion Lexapro works best.

[@f3niks]

Can I mix Venlafaxine with Methylphenidate? I feel serotonin on Venlafaxine and not much norepinephrine. At the momet I use 75mg since 2 months and before it was 37,5mg. Should I try to increase the dose to 150mg or above?

[@coryd1050]

I've been on Venlafaxine since 2019. Nobody said anything to me about getting off it after a year. If I'm going to taper off of it, then what can I either segue to or take on a weaning/transition process to get help for my depression and anxiety? And what can I take for my ADHD that won't conflict with it?

[@LevelheadedMind]

Discuss these concerns with your provider. You can use switchrx.com as a guide to cross taper, most patients can tolerate a cross taper to fluoxetine, which can be taken with ADHD medications, but the dosages will need to stay low due to 2d6 inhibition and risk of serotonin syndrome.

[@coryd1050]

@Levelheaded Mind thank you! 😊

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[@eylinsandoval5823]

I've been on Venlafaxine since Nov 7th of this year. The first two weeks, the side effects were awful: too much anxiety, no appetite, nauseas, etc. At the time, I took only 37.5 mg. Weeks three and four were a little bit better, but I still felt very anxious. My dosage got higher and now I'm currently taking 112 mg because my psychiatrist prescribed me to take one of 37.5 + one of 75 mg. Unfortunately, I've been feeling numb, depressed and with so much fatigue. Hoping for the best on my next appointment.

[@01sigma]

Pristiq may be calmer with the sides. I tried it, well tolerated for me at least.

[@eylinsandoval5823]

@@01sigma I'm glad Pristiq worked better for you💚 Now, I'm taking 150 mg of Venlaxafine and its most common side effect caused to me is feeling emotionless and numb.

[@01sigma]

@@eylinsandoval5823 hey eylin, I think 150mg is high, then again, am not a doctor. what i would do is taper down to a lower dose then stay on it for may be a week. I seem to be sensitive to meds in general so i always start with the lowest dose possible and listen to my body. It also depends on the condition you want to fix, for me it’s major depressive disorder. A lotta days I go by trying to manage my mind and block anything that cause me discomfort, it actually works; occupy your time with distraction you actually enjoy, as littler as having a coffee outdoors or somewhere you find peace. Brain dump helps me a lot!!.

[@eylinsandoval5823]

@@01sigma Yes, it is high, but my psychiatrist wanted to put me on that dosage (the maximum for me), but I think I'm gonna talk with her about it because I am not feeling well at all, tbh. You know? That's my biggest problem rn, I withdraw myself A LOT. Right now it's even worse because I'm working from home, so, I haven't seen my co-workers in almost three weeks.

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[@babynaysc]

Can Venlafaxine cause insomnia and agitation in Bipolar? I'm using a dose of 150mg and at night I feel very sleep deprived, having to take Trazodone or Zolpidem to get to sleep. I also use Lamotrigine and have never had any problems, but I noticed that since I started using Venlafaxine, I feel more activated and have insomnia at night.

[@Yournotwokem]

mr dr is lowering my dose of mitrazapine and also told me to take 75mg once a day and to up the dose on week 2. will i notice a imrpovement in my anxiety being this after coming off of mitrazapine?

[@barbaratankersley7117]

I sure regret taking it

[@h.elzayat7838]

Thank you very much indeed for your informative video clips. Would you please do for us a presentation on management of antidepressant-induced sexual dysfunction. Thanks again.

[@zenkeder3701]

I have question I don’t have venlafaxine 75 mg right now so can I take 50 mg instead?

[@LevelheadedMind]

Talk to your doctor about refilling your prescription.

[@amycajevic3062]

I'm a bit concerned I've been taking 300 mg of effexor for 7 years and you said you should only be on it from six months to a year should I?

[@LevelheadedMind]

Have a discussion with your provider. Some patients need longer term treatment depending on chronicity of symptoms and other factors.

[@touseefmukhtar-js9rm]

My doc prescribed effexor xr 75 mg now I want to increase to 150 xr should I take 150 mg once a day Or 75 mg twice a day xr version

[@LevelheadedMind]

If you are taking XR then once a day dosing should be sufficient. But discuss this with your provider as there may be other factors to consider.

[@specialist-in-tech]

I have only been on this about 6 months. 150 mg doze. When they tried to increase to 225, my anxiety increased. So we went back, 150 mg, but still periods of anxiety, almost like panic attacks. What else can I take ? Would ability help ? , should I go on Zoloft and ability. How can I get of Effexor safely ? How do I taper off it. Fluoxetine ? It has cased me constipation.

[@TwinklingMysticShot]

My doctor wants me to try this one out first because of depression, anxiety and panic and maybe ADD but I am so scared cause he said it was no problem to quit but the internet says otherwise?! I'm so scared I shoudl have started a week ago but I dont manage to take them since I am so scared. But my doctor wants me to try this one before I get to try something new. Man I am scared and don't know what to do.

[@LevelheadedMind]

Discuss your concerns with your provider. There are other alternatives out there for your symptoms, Strattera, for instance, may be a better alternative.

[@susan7414]

My doctor just prescribe this for me as I’m waiting to see psychologist for adhd.. I don’t think it’s good. I don’t think any pharmacy drugs are good for people. Stuck in a rock and a hard place

[@kakkaker777]

I've been on this medication for a good few years now for fibromyalgia and anxiety. Helps massively for anxiety, but I'm still in a lot of pain due to chronic pain. You need to weigh up the positives to the negatives.. If this drug will help your quality of life, then I would say at least try it on a low dose first and then gradually increase if needed. The side effects I now have are: dreaming (like 10 dreams a nighy) Loss of libido Night sweats (not every night, but most nights) This medication has helped me tremendously for anxiety issues.

[@Revelation13-8]

Did u end up taking it ? i still have a full pack laying around , i never dared take more than 1 pill

[@katb504]

If you are fine with taking it forever go ahead.

[@ev1558]

The only thing I liked about taking Venlafaxine was increased bladder control. Why/what is it that helps with that. How can I find it and not take Venlafaxine?

[@GhostsnGoblins]

what about electric shocks going through the body?

[@burgerfc]

Venlafaxine isn't subscribed for pain. Duloxetine is the SNRI that is prescribed for pain. Amitriptyline and Lyrica is also used for pain. If an anti depressant is working don't stop it before 12 months. It's proven taking it for 12 months instead of a shorter period reduce the risk of getting depression again by a huge factor. Paxil also need to be added to the list for very bad discontinuation syndrome symptoms. Serotonin syndrome usually happens when you take 2 or more anti depression drugs at the same time.

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[@korbindallas1207]

My blood pressure has been perfect

[@relax3the6mind9]

hi, i prescribed this medication, i suspect i have Inattentive ADHD, but got prescribed a depression drug instead, i may have PTSD, childhood traumas, autism, ADD... I'm not sure what i have, should i take venlafaxine? Everyone is saying it's bad

[@LevelheadedMind]

Discuss your concerns with your provider.

[@katb504]

I have had this experience, been on so many different meds and my doctor's failed to notice and address that I have Autism and CPTSD. Don't bother trying more antidepressants, depression is a symptom of something deeper. We have to address the real cause instead.

[@jvelas101]

I had Temporal Lobectomy brain surgery for partially controlled seizures 6 years ago and now I been seizure free for those 6 years will this Medication cause my seizures to come back since it has affect on the brain?

[@LevelheadedMind]

It does come with a risk of seizures, so please discuss this with your doctor as you need to review the risks versus benefit of this medication for you.

[@jvelas101]

@@LevelheadedMind I will thank you

[@lalrinliana5966]

What would you recommend, fluoxetine or venlafaxine for depression and anxiety

[@LevelheadedMind]

I never choose venlafaxine as a first line treatment due to the issue of withdrawal, so I would choose fluoxetine first in your example. However, if you have a predominant depression with underlying anxiety, Lexapro may actually be more beneficial.

[@thameekstaninjahman8337]

Fluoxetine

[@itsmv111]

Great video thanks for all the information! I've been taking 75mg extended release tablets for 2 years and I want to get off. Should I taper down to 37mg and for how long?

[@LevelheadedMind]

Have this discussion with your provider. You can try to taper down to 37.5 but that might be too much. If that is the case, you will need to get it in liquid form and taper by 10-20% every month or longer depending on how you tolerate the drop.

[@nadunediriweera99]

Can long term usage of venlafaxine cause tinnitus? Can someone please give me an answer if you have experienced such kind of thing?

[@tomikosan9662]

I have the same thing.

[@MeghenFarley]

​@@tomikosan9662same

[@jamesdluhos853]

It took my tinnitus away?

[@greg1483]

Can this medication be taken with Buspirone? I want to transition away from Lexapro and onto Venlafaxine. I like Buspirone too much to get off it.

[@angelaperry2070]

Do you get really bad side effects coming off the lowest does of 37.5 mgs? My doctor has just prescribed me this to help with my anxiety of weening off of Ativan. Which is already giving me horrific side effects.

[@LevelheadedMind]

Withdrawal is possible with lowest dose. May need liquid form to titrate. A compounding pharmacy would have it.

[@MeghenFarley]

Yes

[@Jiminswig]

I’m not being rude but I’m not watching the video as I have intense health anxiety. But, I was on venlafaxine for nearly 4 weeks and twice when I got put up from 37.5 to 75 I had 24/7 dyspnea. In the uk it says it is a common side effect, my dr allowed me to stop taking it 3 days ago but I still feel like I can’t breathe, will this go the longer I don’t take venlafaxine? I’m moving to Zoloft sertraline thank god.

[@aapddd]

I have used most AD’s and now switching to Efexor. I’ve had bad luck with side effects. I’m very curious.

[@LevelheadedMind]

Make sure to check for route causes that may be overlooked. This tends to be the case when people have tried "every" med. Something else is wrong, depression is the symptom not the disease.

[@aapddd]

@@LevelheadedMind Thank You !!

[@babynaysc]

I started Venlafaxine 1 and a half weeks ago, I feel terrible sleep, I keep yawning all the time, feeling tired, headache, hand tremors

[@stephanieh5478]

Is it okay to take a probiotic with this medication?

[@comeonengland5312]

Oh god I’ve just started taking this 😮

[@jeffreyhodge2946]

I just took my first pill today, how’re you feeling one month in ?

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[@safaasgari3115]

Protracted antidepressant withdrawal is deadly I think I have the most severe mental symptoms since I read many people stories. I have extremely severe intrusive racing thoughts. Severe flasback thoughts and images from childhood memories till now. Weird feeling. Hyper sensitive to every thought and sensation. Hyperawarness. Combined with severe depression and derealization and 24/7 hypersalivation with panick and cognitive impairment, brain fog attacks, I feel like I am the strongest person in the planet

[@evolvedmonkey9978]

Works well, but I have nasty side effect, nausea, on all mg versions until 75 mg, I usually take 75 mg, 160 mg does not provoke nausea but has the side effect of rising a lot my blood pressure, and my behavior tends to be more aggressive, never tried beyond that . I stopped taking fluoxetine to take this one, for at least 6 years now. Tried to leave it for 2 months but the withdrawal was abysmal, was as bad as like I was drowning in sorrow.

[@LevelheadedMind]

Sorry to hear of your troubling experience. I hope you are able to find a treatment plan that works for you.

[@sarahmcvey9240]

Do you live in dream land? Like the same place every night? Is this possibly a side effect

[@touseefmukhtar-js9rm]

Mam i have severe ocd and severe gad I'm on prozac it doesn't help my gad can i add effexor for gad with prozac is it safe combo kindly plz plz reply?

[@joes-wife4ever]

Can you please please do a video on taking effexor with ADHD meds. I am taking 50 mg of Vyvanse every morning, with 10 mg of Adderall as a booster in the afternoon and have been put on 75 mg of effexor recently. After reading some of the dangers of this mixture it makes me wonder if my doctor made a wrong choice. Can you please do the video on it.

[@martinez4560]

Hi Dr. I have been feeling a wired feeling off and on with this medication, my doctor wants to cross taper with Prozac, but I see that Prozac can also be activating, any ideas please

[@LevelheadedMind]

Alternatively, you can always discuss a cross taper to sertraline.

[@martinez4560]

@@LevelheadedMind thank you 🙏🏻

[@sagitaria1185]

I met someone who is taking 225 mg of Venlafaxine and also takes the highest Valium and 75 mg Xanax, should I be concerned? I noticed they have major mood swings which is a bit scary. I concerned this person isn't properly taking medication.

[@MeghenFarley]

U should be

[@blossom.583]

l have ADHD, Bipolar (sychlothaimea ) , OBCD , Fibromaligya , Nacoplecsy (l have every day Abilifay 2.5 , modafinel 400 , Bersitam 1600 , lamictal 200 , effixor 150 ) l went replace effixor .. what is better from your opinion (Esitaloperam or prozac )?

[@loading...2009]

I'm taking Venlafaxine for over 10 years now. Will it be difficult to come off after that long time? I tried 2 times already but the withdrawals were so so bad so I always ended up taking it again. You also mentioned it's normally taken for 6months to 1 year. Is it normal that I have been on it for 10 years?

[@MeghenFarley]

Take ot frigging slow. I've been on longer n trying to cone off. Out of this world agony

[@MeghenFarley]

Very difficult. I wish u best

[@adamarmstrong9408]

I had to join a Facebook support group because my doctor tried to take me off it too quickly, I had to break open the capsules and weigh them and reduce 10% a month, and the withdrawals were manageable

[@katb504]

And the doctors will tell you not to open the capsules but the dose they recommend going down by is too much

[@bullmoose6739]

My questions 1. It affects my sleep. What can I do? I take it in the am as it is. 2. Do people sleep better in immediate release formula? 3. Does it cause weight gain? 4. If you get a cold, which cold medicine is safe?

[@konstancjadrzewo488]

i actually lost a little bit of weight since i started it

[@kellynull7099]

Been on it for 23 years. It's a nightmare of side affects to come off of.

[@kimfab1973]

What about Duloxetine, Cymbalta?

[@santeemoontazdigpaul7495]

Thanks for your very clear presentation

[@LevelheadedMind]

You are welcome! Thanks for watching.

[@ashleyevans7497]

Great tips always! ☺️

[@LevelheadedMind]

Glad you liked it! Thanks for always beign so supportive.

[@sct4040]

Venlafaxine is also used for vestibular migraines that result in vertigo.

[@TheBillyo13]

Does this medication affect weight at all?

[@NourTheDreamer]

Its said so decrease appetite

[@debbiek9324]

Prozac information. Thank you so much.