Posted by KristiVegas on August 31, 2007, at 11:53:12
In reply to Re: New to effexor and wondering about side effects, posted by jhj on August 31, 2007, at 5:50:59
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> I am on 300 MG venlafaxine and 150 MG bupropion.Previously i was on 300 MG of both Venlafaxine and Bupropion.It completely messed up my stomach.I have been troubled by severe acid reflux and stomach pain and feel like throwing out.So,My pdoctor has concluded that it is because of the combination of Venlafaxine and Bupropion,this thing is taking place.So,he has reduced bupropion from 300 MG to 150 MG and after a week i am asked to stop bupropion.I have been taking Venlafaxine for the past couple of years.I have not felt any benefit and it gives distressing side effects.I have asked my pdoctor to try duloxetine instead of Venlafaxine but,he seems to have special love for Venlafaxine so,i have decided that this time i will have to give him some firing and get the prescription for duloxetine written.Thanks.It sounds like you are experiencing very similar side effects as I am. The only benefit I have received from Effexor is an ability to go to bed and fall asleep without fighting with myself for 2-3 hrs. I, too, am experiencing MANY side effects. Effexor has not aggravated my reflux but Wellbutrin did. I seem to do better with capsules. Some of my side effects: skin peeling on thumb and forefinger, body spasms when tired & sleepy, chronic sleepiness, 25 lb. weight gain, neck and chest itching at night, hives on my tongue and inside my mouth, and excessive sweating. I am on 300 mg. per day. The side effects weren't bad until my pdoc upped the dosage to 300 mg. then my body went crazy. I'm changing pdocs next month and am going to attempt to change to another med. Good luck with your issues.
Kristi
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