ok i am on effexor 75 mg xr and ........?
371254
Alcohol and any sort of antidepressant dont mix. It hightens your reaction to the alcohol and can cause respiritory failure, cardiac issues and/or liver damage. Its better to look like an idiot than get really sick and prove that you are one!
886773
i was on wellbutrin for a good 2-4 years & i started to get REALLY tired & completely lacked all motivation. i had memory problems & was really unable to function intelligently. finally, i changed medicines a few times & now i am on effexor xr. i also discovered i had anxiety, which was something doctors had never really paid any attention to in the past.\n\nwhatever you do, DO NOT STOP TAKING THE MEDICINE ON YOUR OWN!!!! really really really bad stuff can happen!!! i made that mistake & i started feeling all sorts of really bizarre things & couldn't sleep... i have also heard you can have weird visions. so, don't do it on your own!!!
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no,do not take more than perscribed it could be dangerous...\nthat type of drug is in the same family as the one that you were prescibed the first time.if it isnt working for you ,return back to your doctor,tell/him/her what you are telling us.
170094
I tried to stop takin my meds (Effexor) and i had bad withdrawls also .. I had to start taking mine again ..\nso maybe you should see the doc and see maybe if you can be weened off of it .. good luck
1071624
Have you ASKED/QUESTIONED your PSYCHIATRIST about this???\n\nMake another appointment to DISCUSS this matter. Especially the being STILL VERY DEPRESSED part. \n\nWOW Seroquel 300mg. I can't take ANY MORE than 25mg.
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It could be a side effect. I'm also taking Celexa, and I notice that it does make me a little drowsier than normal. I think you should go with what you feel is the best decision. Is it only minor drowsiness (in other words, is it something that you can live with), or is it so bad that you can't live with it? If so, you probably should switch.
107147
I take Effexor and I love it! I feel much better. Even colors looked brighter after taking it for a few days. I did have some sexual side effects, but they went away. I also had the traditional loss of appetite, but it also went away. I didn't have any other side effects at all. Everyone experiences some differences when taking anti-depressants, but the side effects GO AWAY after about 3 months. I am happy that I chose to take them. I feel better and am actually healthier now.
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My husband takes Effexor XR. He is on 300 mg. We have seen a somewhat decreased sexual desire from him, but not much else. At first, he had problems havig an orgasm (it took a lot longer than usual) but that was when he was on 375 mg. \n\nEveryone is different though, and the effects depend on the dose.
361696
it is your bodies reaction to the medications....have u contacted your Dr
1053977
Better check with your pharmacist if you're not sure.  I gather they were prescribed by different doctors.  It depends on several factors- how controlled is your blood pressure?  How much xanax are we talking about?\n\nI wouldn't take them within an hour of each other.  If you're going out into a situation that could bring on a panic attack, make sure you've taken you atenolol at least an hour before you go out.... just in case you find you need a xanax.\n\nUsed with caution, they're probably ok.  Your medical doctor and psychiatrist should each know what the other has prescribed- make sure you inform them.
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Good for you, you must be feeling much better, :-).\n\nI hope you're going off it with your Dr.'s help though and haven't just decided on your own to stop taking it.  If you quit 'cold turkey' it can take several week's to start to feel better, but if your Dr. take's you off it, they will 'wean' you so that the withdrawal isn't so bad.\n\nThe Dr. will gradually lower your dose so that you don't feel much discomfort coming off of Celexa and that's the safest, easiest way for your body to adjust.  \nAll the best to you!
753461
I have auditory hallucinations on Elavil.  I hear the phone ringing when its not, someone knocking at the door or using the doorbell, voices, the radio on when its not.  Gets old, so I didn't stay on it long.  Tell your doctor how you feel, there are way to many OTHER meds out there to stay on something that doesn't help or makes things worse!!  Just call him, tell him you need of and ask him to call something in if he can't get you in soon!
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I have seen many people/friends try to do this and if you are doing it without dr supervision it can be extremely dangerous. Effexor can affect your body for a long time after you stop or decrease it especially your moods. If you dont like taking it or are having side effects I encourage you to discuss this with your dr before making any changes. If it is an issue of cost contact your dr or pharmacy many drug companies will provide you your medication if you meet certain criteria\nGood luck
115427
I TOOK IT ALONG WITH PROZAC. I COULD'NT SLEEP, FELT NERVOUS, GAINED WEIGHT AND COULDN'T STOP SHAKING. I WOULD TELL YOUR DR YOU CAN'T SLEEP AND IF YOU ARE NOT SATISFIED WITH HIS ANSWERS OR HELP FIND ANOTHER DR.
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seroquel although a new anti psychotic, made me feel like a zombie. I have been through so many diagnosis's over the past several months and low and behold I am no longer bi-polar 2!  Coming off it was a relief, I do however miss the sleep. While hospitalized they forgot to give it to me for a week and strangely enough the effects were minor.  Ask your doctor for a sleep med if only for a short term to get yourself back on track. The new ones are great but expensive and better yet non addictive... but then again they said effexor wasn't either.  Get some sleep meds.
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your meds need to be adjusted NOW !!!!!
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it would help to know the reason for your being on prozac....i was one of the first people to go on prozac many years ago......i have ocd and depression....i started at 20 mg and at the end of 10 yrs was on 120mg and had excellent results but some side afeects such as weight gain and low libido so i went off of it and tried luvox....DISASTER!..am now back on prozac 20mg...doing well and am loking forward to increasing dosage.i say go for it....