Effexor XR

zetajenn5 · April 14, 2008

Hi all. I am over 2 months post op and before the surgery I quit taking my Effexor XR anxiety/depression medication b/c I knew I wouldn't be able to take it after surgery since it is extended release. I have put off going to my family doctor b/c I hate wasting a half a day in the dr's office, but I can put it off no longer. I can tell that I need my medication! Any suggestions from people who were previously taking Effexor? I liked it, no real side effects so I want something similar to that. Any suggestions before I go to the doctor, from pre surgery effexor users?

mrscleanhead · April 14, 2008

I have not been banded, but take this in a pill form - not a time release capsule and have had not problems - 10 mg's

rosie2toes · April 14, 2008

Hi: I am 8 months out after lap band surgery and have been taking Effexor XR the whole time. My surgeon knows and has never said it was/would be a problem. Seems to work fine. Good luck.

Rosie2toes

les · April 14, 2008

i am 3 days post-op and sm still on effesor xr- 300mg! Never knew there was a problem and my doctor never said a thing...what is the prblem with it?

saj192 · April 14, 2008

What size dose do you take? Is it just one capsule and do you drink Water with it?

Thanks, Steve

cruisemissile · April 14, 2008

I know every doc is different, but my doc said my pills were okay.

capsules are fine.

stopping effexor is bad news, I've been through it.

I'm on 2 different meds now. I never stopped taking them even when I just got banded.

I don't think there should be a problem taking your meds.

check again with your doc.

donnabarney · April 15, 2008

I changed my to a smaller type of pill. my dr put me on 75 mm regular and a new one to get used my new one. good luck

mrsmessymass · April 15, 2008

Hi I am also on Efexor XR (150mg). I am 3 weeks out right now, and I have been taking them all along. Doc knew, and the night after my surgery when I was in hospital the nurse gave it to me by emptying the capsule into one of those medicine measures (tasted horrible like the inside of a beanbag). Anyway I am still taking it now, in capsule form, along with other medications, with no problems.

I cant go even one day without it or I get those horrible zaps.

Good luck