Because there is so much negative input out there, I wanted to submit what I consider my success story. I "came down" with DR last December. I began taking Brintellix in January. I switched to Effexor around April/May I think (due to pricing of Brintellix). I was worried about the switch making...

Is anyone taking Effexor right now, or recently? I started Effexor 75 mg 10 days ago, after trying olanzapine, duloxetine (Cymbalta) and escitalopram (Lexapro), and I have a range of side effects that are really uncomfortable and I am not sure if I should stick with it or give up and try...

I took venlafaxine in 2011 with minimal problems associated with it. I was prescribed it again 6 days ago - the lowest dose - and ended up having a serious bad reaction to it. This is a warning to others to keep in mind what it can do to you and that it should be classed as a medical emergency...