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8 weeks on Venlafaxine and still anxious :(

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Narek4719
Narek4719

I have GAD and have struggled with anxiety and medication for years. I was put on Venlafaxine 75mg 8 weeks. I seem to have some good days but lately the anxiety is much worse. Everyday I feel as though I have the worst hangover, aches and pains all over and chest pains.

As no other ssris have worked I am desperate for this to. Should it have worked by now? Do I need an increase or to be more patient.

Thank you for listening xx

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  • sarah24378
    sarah24378 Narek4719

    Posted

    What do you mean by hungover ?

    Do you take it at night ?

    Did you have this before ?

    Generally it takes 150mg to help

    Is it IR or ER ?

    • Narek4719
      Narek4719 sarah24378

      Posted

      Hi Sarah, I feel sick and my body aches like I have been poisoned or something. I take ir and first thing in the morning.

      One thing I forgot to mention was that I felt a bit better but the pharmacist mixed my prescription with 2 different types of venlafaxine and then once I took one I hadn't taken my symptoms worsened. After 3 days I stopped taking them and took the rest of one's I have always taken.

  • leanne96735
    leanne96735 Narek4719

    Posted

    Hi... I also take venlafaxine and have for about 6 months, I noticed it started helping my Anxiety about 4 months in. My Anxiety isn't completely gone but it is more manageable. I hope you find peace soon.

    • Narek4719
      Narek4719 leanne96735

      Posted

      Hi leeanne. That is very positive to hear, thank you. I am so glad you are finding some relief. What dosage are you on?
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