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Effexor XR

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7.1  Effectiveness
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7.2  Holistic Benefits

RateADrug users have reported 10 Effexor XR side effects and 5 Effexor XR benefits.

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Treatment Information
The generic name of this medication is venlafaxine and brand name is Effexor XR.

The active ingredients of this medication are venlaxifine hydrochloride and microcrystalline.

Effexor XR is manufactured by Wyeth Pharmaceuticals.

Mainly used in the treatment of depression, generalized or social anxiety disorder/ panic disorder.
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17 Jun 2013 I put on 17kg going from 70kg to 87kg since taking this medication. I have become a reckless spender who no longer plans and really cant give a damn about much at all. No longer the passionate, lively, creative person I was. Also sleep at least 10 hours a day and lost sex drive and no longer socialise. Have been asking the doctor to change my medication.
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24 Apr 2013 I take 3 x 150 mg per night.
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11 Dec 2011 I feel it's not working for me
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27 Jul 2011 I found this drug moderately successful. I have not experienced tremendous relief from my depression, but it has definitely lifted me out of my most helpless state. It has given me the beginning push to allow myself to get my life back under my control. I experienced NO side effects. But this information is all from my personal experience - I am NOT a professional, reputable medical professional and this review should not be listened to above that of a doctor or specialist.
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