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Efexor

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maura61035
maura61035

HI, would really appreciate your advice. Was started on Efexor 150mg four years ago by gp for depression and generalised anxiety disorde. It never helped the anxiety and is only so-so with the depression. Should I ask to be referred to a psychologist?

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  • pixie22
    pixie22 maura61035

    Posted

    When I found venlafaxine wasn't controlling my depression, the psychiatrist added on mirtazapine, and the combination has been successful for me.
  • Daniel1965
    Daniel1965 maura61035

    Posted

    Hi, when I started venlafaxine 18 months ago, it worked perfect and solved all my problems for about 50 days but then stopped working completely, my doctor added mirtazapine 45mg/day and it worked again but not as good as the 1st. 50 days. hope this will help maura, good luck.
    • emma1605
      emma1605 Daniel1965

      Posted

      Im getting very dizzy in the afternoon, been on venlafaxine for three months.
  • elaine92718
    elaine92718 maura61035

    Posted

    There are lots of different medications for anxiety and depression. Maybe you need a different tablet all together. I'd see your doctor again and see what they suggest. Good luck x
  • anne240
    anne240 maura61035

    Posted

    If the Effexor has not helped you after four years, then I think you need to discuss this with your doctor.  There are a lot of different anti depressants you could be prescribed.  What suits one person may not suit another.  For instance Effexor helped me a lot with anxiety and depression, but it obviously does not work for you.

    Have a discussdio9n with the doctor first.  He may refer you to a psychiatrist.  Best you find medication that deals with your anxiety.

    if you do have to come off the Effexor, do it slowly, as it is a difficult anti depressant to withdraw from. 

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