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Looking for some positive reassurance Iv been on cit since October at 30mg and taking pregablin for anxiety and both my cpn doctor and I don't think it's working as well as it should, as I was great last time I was on citalopram. I have to change to venaflaxine in 2 days as I'm going as bad as ever again crying and feeling really flat and no use my anxiety is really bad again and as much as I don't like to I had to give in and take 2 mg diazepam yesterday as I was in such a mess. I am very nervous as I was really unwell and had really bad side effects each time iv upped my citalopram but I just long to be me again for the sake of my kids and husband I have a 3 yr old so I'm scared I won't cope well with the change over advice needed. Xx
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AriadneBee Dawn1208
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When I first went on Venlafaxine it was like a wonder drug but over time it became a nightmare for me as I suffered seriously with withdrawal symptoms if I missed even one dose. Over time it just stopped working - I was on 225mg and didn't want to go any higher. That's not to say you will have issues with it, when it was working properly for me it was very beneficial. Although now I wish I'd never taken it at all as I believe I'm still struggling with withdraw 3 months later.
I'm surprised that your doctor and CPN are suggesting venlafaxine when you are on the lowest dose of citalopram. I was on 90mg citalopram before I switched to Venlafaxin. Also - I'm surprised you are being prescribed diazepam - lorazepam is almost always favoured over diazepam as it has far fewer side effects and tends not to make patients so sleepy.
I'd seriously suggest asking to up the citalopram dose first and ask about lorazepam. Sorry - I know this isn't the reassurance you wanted. If you go with venlafaxine - go slow. I was on Citalopram and venlafaxine at the same time, while also using mirtazapine and lorazepam to help with severe anxiety and it was still hell.
Make sure you've got loads of support from your doctor and CPN. Ask loads of questions. Read up on line. Don't be afraid to tell them what you need.
I wish you all the very best x
Dawn1208 AriadneBee
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bill32607 Dawn1208
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helen10754 Dawn1208
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tracey72656 Dawn1208
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I was on citalopram then escitalopram for years but the manufacturer had problems and I think it wasn't working anymore anyway, I went on venlafaxine last January and then it was upped to 75mg a few months later. I have to say that I've felt great on it, it really has been good for me. Yes I have had some side effects of coming off of them but when you're on them it's fine (for me anyway). Good luck with the changes anyway, hope this helps.
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