1. Community
  2. Brain and nerves
  3. Neuropathic Pain

Duloxetine Vs Venlafaxine?

Posted , 5 users are following.

27615
27615

Hi,

Which antidepressant out of duloxetine or venlafaxine causes less fatigue and sleepiness and drowsiness.

Also at what doses.

Thanks

0 likes, 5 replies

5 Replies

  • Burtpies
    Burtpies 27615

    Posted

    I have been on Duloxetine, it’s horrible. It gave me massive headaches, nausea and dizziness. 

    As soon as I finished it I felt better. 

  • ctrix1
    ctrix1 27615

    Posted

    I don't know about venlafaxine, but I have been on Duloxetine. It did help with pain relief for my lower back, it did not make me drowsy, but it did give me tremors. That's why I quit it.

  • Bcm2014
    Bcm2014 27615

    Posted

    Hi

    I am on venlafaxine, I don't suffer any tiredness on it, am on the maximum strength but if course everyone is different

  • kennyatw
    kennyatw 27615

    Posted

    I have been on both of them and hated them. Right now I'm on gabapentin which does nothing for the nerve pain and baclofen which doesn't really do much

    • Bcm2014
      Bcm2014 kennyatw

      Posted

      They put me on gabapentin it was no help at all

Back to top

Report or request deletion

Thanks for your help!

We want the community to be a useful resource for our users but it is important to remember that the community are not moderated or reviewed by doctors and so you should not rely on opinions or advice given by other users in respect of any healthcare matters. Always speak to your doctor before acting and in cases of emergency seek appropriate medical assistance immediately. Use of the community is subject to our Terms of Use and Privacy Policy and steps will be taken to remove posts identified as being in breach of those terms.