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Effexor Side Effects

Does Effexor withdrawal cause "brain shivers"?

October 02, 2008
A depression expert explores reports from depression forum users about so-called "brain shivers" in people who stop taking Effexor. The adverse side effect is described as an intense sensation of dizziness, and has been reported in a number of Effexor users. Some patients claim to continue to have "brain shivers" long after stopping the medication. Read more »

Expert & Community Posts

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Chantix, Psychiatric Risks and the FDA
By Kimberly Tyler , Health Expert

...alert to the public about severe psychiatric side-effects linked to the smoking-cessation drug,... Read more »

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Anxiety Medications: Effexor
By Eileen Bailey , Health Expert

...a period of several weeks before feeling the full effects.   Children and elderly patients may... Read more »

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Question of the Week: SZ Meds and Side Effects
By Christina Bruni , Health Expert

...Our inaugural edition asks: Do you experience side effects of your SZ meds and what are some... Read more »

Health Guide

Depression Issues: How is depression treated?
...of serotonin and norepinephrine to treat clinical depression but is associated with more severe side effects and requires tyramine-containing dietary restrictions. MAOIs include phenelzine (trade... Read more »
How Antidepressants are Used to Treat Anxiety
...While some people may not feel relief from anxiety symptoms and some may not be able to tolerate side effects, the majority of people do find relief from the debilitating impact of anxiety in... Read more »
Fibromyalgia Medication
...effective and were the favored FM treatment for many years.  However, because of frequent side effects such as dry mouth and the “morning hangover” effect, newer types of... Read more »
Chantix, Psychiatric Risks and the FDA
...Food and Drug Administration (FDA) issued a second alert to the public about severe psychiatric side-effects linked to the smoking-cessation drug, Chantix.[1]  Back in November 2006 when the... Read more »
Medications Used for Migraine Prevention
...Others that may be effective include metoprolol (Lopressor, Toprol XL), and nadolol (Corgard).Side Effects. Side effects may include:Fatigue and lethargy are common.Some people experience vivid... Read more »

Medications

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Venlafaxine is an antidepressant (serotonin-norepinephrine reuptake inhibitor type-SNRI) used... Read more »

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...antidepressant is started or when the dose is changed. Side Effects See also Warning section.... Read more »

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...periodically to monitor your progress or check for side effects. Consult your doctor for more... Read more »

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...milligrams each day. To reduce your risk of side effects, your doctor may direct... Read more »

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...such as MDMA/"ecstasy," amphetamine. (See also Side Effects section.) Tell your doctor or... Read more »

Related News

Watchdog: Effexor needs stronger warnings about risk of homicidal thoughts
October 02, 2008

The Medical Accountability Network has criticized Wyeth for not making the public more aware that Effexor may cause homicidal thoughts in some users.... Read summary »

FDA wants antidepressant labels to include risks for newborns, migraine patients
October 02, 2008

The Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has asked that two new side effects be added to the warning labels of some antidepressants, including Paxil,... Read summary »

Pristiq could join Effexor in treating hot flashes, depression
October 02, 2008

Drugmaker Wyeth is seeking U.S. Food and Drug Administration approval for Pristiq to treat both major depression and hot flashes in women. But... Read summary »

Which drugs are best for treating panic attacks?
October 02, 2008

Writer Terje Brooks Ellingsen looks at some of the prescription medications available for treating panic attacks, including the tricyclic... Read summary »

Finding the right treatment for nerve pain
October 03, 2008

Having diabetes is not for wimps. Most patients with the disease are aware of the long-term complications: the increased risk for heart disease,... Read summary »