Diving + Venlafaxine (Effexor XR)

[raftingtigger]

WrmBluH2O, I appreciate your concern. I've sent you a PM to reassure you. You are correct - I am very well aware of all the concerns you brought up. Already carefully considered. No offense taken, you are curious.

 

[WrmBluH2O]

WrmBluH2O, I took no offense to your post. In fact, I was not aware of the concern with taking Wellbutrin and diving. So I did find your post informative and contributing to the discussion.

You are kind. Thank you.

 

[WrmBluH2O]

WrmBluH2O, I appreciate your concern. I've sent you a PM to reassure you. You are correct - I am very well aware of all the concerns you brought up. Already carefully considered. No offense taken, you are curious.

Thank you very much for your generous reply. I look forward to your PM.

 

[Redleg0811]

I am bringing up this old post as I am now taking this medication. It may only be for a little bit, but trying to education myself. I have not had any issues so far on it. It is better than the Zoloft that caused GI issues. I hope to go off it this spring. i did read they feel it is safer to dive with than other older medications.

 

[Michael H]

I'll add what little I can... I've been on Effexor for 20 years. Tried to get off it once and it was hell, as it is for many.
It acts in a different way than SSRIs so info about other antidepressants may not apply to Effexor.
I've been diving for many years and never had a side effect that I know of.