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rhian50438
rhian50438

Hi my doc increased my dose from 1x 75mg slow release to 2x 75mg slow release. Went to pharmacy and they usually give me exeffor xl slow release but have given me amphero xl slow release. Done increase dose for two days and was up all night last night being sick and upset stomach. Would this be related to change in tablets or increase in dose or nothing at all? Luckily I am off work until

Monday so I hope what ever it is settles

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Rhian

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  • julie25229
    julie25229 rhian50438

    Posted

    Hi Rhian

    Why did the pharmacist give you amphero xl, and what is that in comparison to effexor ?

    Not really sure why the pharmacist changed the prescription your doctor gave you, they are not entitiled to do so.

    Julie

  • elaine92718
    elaine92718 rhian50438

    Posted

    It is the same medication. I would link it to the increase dose. Usually settles within 48 hours. If it does continue, contact your GP again. Hope this helps
  • rhian50438
    rhian50438

    Posted

    Yes I think it is the same just different brands??
    • julie25229
      julie25229 rhian50438

      Posted

      Oh ok.

      If its just a different brand, personnally i don't think that would have made you feel the way you did. Just like coming off of effexor starting/increasing the dosage could be a nightmare until your body gets used to it. It took me 2 months to get used to being on effexor and now i am slowly coming off of this horrible drug slowly by decreasing 10% every 4 weeks.

      Julie

  • pixie22
    pixie22 rhian50438

    Posted

    I've Googled both brands and there doesn't seem to be any different. My pharmacist changed from Effexor xl capsules to Venlalic xl sustained release tablets (same dose level), and I noticed no difference. Doctors usually prescribe the named drug - ie. venlafaxine, then pharmacist provides whichever brand they have. It could be the increased dose that is temporarily upsetting you, or it could be a tummy bug?
    • cathy123
      cathy123 pixie22

      Posted

      hi pixie the xl tablets or capsules does that mean immediate release?

       

    • pixie22
      pixie22 cathy123

      Posted

      The xl means sustained release. They release the drug steadily over 24hrs. So you only need to take it once a day, but your body gets a constant supply of the drug.
    • elaine92718
      elaine92718 pixie22

      Posted

      I find these a lot better. Slow release over the day. Better when working I find x
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