http://www.venlafaxineforum.com Forum on Venlafaxine dosage, alternatives, side effects, and withdrawal Tue, 27 May 2008 11:56:52 +0000 http://backend.userland.com/rss092 en Although brain shivers is a less common side effect, we've got several members of the Venlafaxine Forum often complain of brain shivers, zaps, and headaches in general. Steve says: Been getting what I can only describe as "brain shivers", a dizzy type sensation which I get on and off through the day? ... http://www.venlafaxineforum.com/venlafaxine-and-brain-shivers/ More info on how serotonergic medications cause sexual problems (see also previous post on Venlafaxine and orgasms). It is hypothesized that SSRI’s affect the sexual response system by raising levels of serotonin. Serotonin, a neurotransmitter, appears to have a negative impact on the desire and arousal phases of the sexual ... http://www.venlafaxineforum.com/venlafaxine-and-sexual-side-effects/ One of the more common side effects of Venlafaxine is its effect on the libido. In general sexual desire decreases and some of the members of the Venlafaxine Forum have shared that their orgasms come late or not at all: It's a great starting point for those who wonder why Venlafaxine ... http://www.venlafaxineforum.com/venlafaxine-and-orgasms/ According to official research, Venlafaxine (Effexor®) has been shown to cause weight gain but not as severe as has been reported with the SSRIs paroxetine (Paxil®), fuoxetine (Prozac®), and sertraline (Zoloft®). Despite this fact, members of the Venlafaxine Forum have serious issues with weight gain: been on effexor 11 years varying from ... http://www.venlafaxineforum.com/venlafaxine-and-weight-gain/ Although muscle twitching is a less common side effect, some members of the Venlafaxine Forum often complain of muscle twitching, muscle cramps or spasms, muscle pain or stiffness. Here's one account: I'm a 26 year old male and have recently been diagnosed with Anxiety (GAD)/ Depression. Anxiety is my main issue. I ... http://www.venlafaxineforum.com/venlafaxine-and-muscle-twitching/