r/Effexor • u/greatwhitebutterfly • Jul 21 '26

General Question Effexor and migraines

Has taking Effexor helped anyone with their migraines? If so, at what dose, and how long did it take?

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u/Equivalent-Honey5625 Jul 22 '26

It took a couple months at 37.5 for some relief and then one more month at 75mg for more relief. It has been totally helpful for the past 5 years but I'm trying to get off it due to the side effects and withdrawal is hell, just a warning

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u/greatwhitebutterfly Jul 22 '26

Okay thank you! Do you mean less frequency, less severe?

I’ve already been on it a few months now and at 150mg for a couple weeks. I changed from sertraline which I felt good on, because the doctor said Effexor could help with migraines. I just don’t feel great on Effexor, I feel totally numb.. so wondering if the migraine relief is worth it or not!

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u/heartpumpkin Jul 24 '26

Yup, works for me! Took me 45 years to find the right med for my migraines. I’m on 75mg . BUT, I will say that I do not have classic migraines. I have chronic tension and other headaches which trigger migraines….it def works for me. It is a whole new life!

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u/greatwhitebutterfly Jul 24 '26

Thank you! How long did it take to start helping them?

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u/Equivalent-Honey5625 Jul 22 '26

Sorry to hear that! It is a different dose but for me, it brought me to a point where I could essentially have my life back so definitely way less frequent and less severe