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Are these symptoms withdrawa

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dawn41372
dawn41372

i was on 45 mg mirtrazine feeling ok but still not right doctor added 3.75 venlafaxine after week felt like my old self dr then reduced my mirt to 30 mg and upped my venlafaxine to 75 mg feeling anxious and hot sweats .will things get better how long .

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  • Purpledobermann
    Purpledobermann dawn41372

    Posted

    It is adjustment. It makes no difference if it is withdrawal from mirt or side-effect of ven at this point. 37.5 venlafaxine is sub-therapeutic. Your doctor wants you on a more substantial dose so he did well to up after about a week. Your adjustment should not take more than a couple of weeks as far as the worst of the side-effects go. Mirt at 30mg will help ease the anxiety ven initially causes. Hang in there but keep in touch with the prescribing doctor if you feel you are worsening considerably over the week. All the best. 
    • dawn41372
      dawn41372 Purpledobermann

      Posted

      Thankyou so much it has been so tough with the anxiety feel like I back to square one .Hanging in there is so hard day after day.thankyou
    • Purpledobermann
      Purpledobermann dawn41372

      Posted

      Yes it is hard. I remember the feeling...and this rough patch will feel like eternity. But it is doable. Give yourself a break for a while. Let your brain reboot and your body rest a while and don't lose heart. Lots of ups and downs to look forward to at first. But it is doable. Lots of people on here who have been or are going through the same. It is a comfort I think. xx

       

    • dawn41372
      dawn41372 Purpledobermann

      Posted

      I have just chilled out today pottering keep saying to myself it's just the adjustment like you say Thankyou for your positive response so helpful and yes it is a comfort to know others have successfully trodden this horrible path xx

    • marleen85993
      marleen85993 dawn41372

      Posted

      You are probably experiencing side effects from the venlafaxine however they do settle down after a couple of weeks.You probably will sweat more as that side effect seems to never go away.Just be patient and try not to despair.Give it time and try to be patient.
    • dawn41372
      dawn41372 marleen85993

      Posted

      Thankyou Marlene they are awful sweats come right over you .i am trying not to despair just that this breakdown has gone on since January cannot seem to get it right hope this is it now and can settle down thanks again xxxx
    • marleen85993
      marleen85993 dawn41372

      Posted

      I know it seems endless however you have to be patient and keep working towards feeling better.Use relaxation techniques meditation etc.l know it is hard but practice will help with that.Medication will help however you will have to work hard on yourself.lt's a long journey so stay focused and you will get there in the end.

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