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Feel shocking!

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vicki27618
vicki27618

So after 8 weeks on this venlafaxine (2 weeks 75mgs, 2 weeks 150mgs and 4 weeks 225mgs) , I found out today that it’s been totally prescribed wrong!! I’ve been prescribed immediate release to be taken ONCE a day instead of divided doses of 2-3. So been taking 225mgs rapid release once a day in the morning which has a half life of 5 hours. Been feeling exhausted, flu like symptoms, headaches and just been staying in bed or coming back to bed as I felt so rough. After speaking to a pharmacist about my side effects he picked up I was taking it IR once a day. Now changed  to prolonged release which is one a day lasting 24 hrs. Im on day 2 of prolonged release and still feel rubbish. Do you think it will take a bit to adjust and stabilise? And for side effects to go away? I could do with some advise/reassurance as I feel s**t! 

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  • davhill
    davhill vicki27618

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    You've been on a real roller-coaster ride as regards serum level so it isn't surprising you feel off.

    I expect a few days will stabilise this. See how you are in a week, then you can consider how the dosage is working for you.

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