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Have been prescribed Venlafaxin 75mg today.

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Lucybelle
Lucybelle

Having read all the side effects people have had or having taking this drug. I am very concerned. About 8 years ago I was on 40mg of citroplam as the strong medication I was taking needed something to counteract the depression it would cause. Eventually I weaned myself off after taking it for about 18 months. Due to other issues including stress related my GP has given me the Venlafaxine 75mg. I also tried Prozac about 13 years ago and initially it was ok but after about 6 weeks I became quite agressive. I know there is no 'instant' and if I take it I will start it in the morning. I know everyone is different but there seems to be a recurring theme of people getting sweaty and other nasty symptoms. However I trust my GP implicitly but I don't know if I would prefer to try and keep going. I have been like this since THR replacement 4 months ago and need another op in the New Year. I have stomach problems too which are also being addressed plus domestic issues and haven't had a decent nights sleep in months and find it difficult to get out. The question is are they worth taking? There seem to be more cons then pros with weight gain as well, so any help would be appreciated. My husband hates anti depressants especially because the way the affected me last time. Many thanks. LB

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  • AprilTruscottSm
    AprilTruscottSm Lucybelle

    Posted

    Hi Lucy belle

    All I can say is that I take 75mg of Effexor (slow release version) twice a day and don't get any side effects apart from a dry mouth, which could be caused by blood pressure tablets. I've actually lost about a stone since I've been taking it without dieting. I sleep well and wake up feeling happy about the day ahead. I've stopped feeling anxious and worrying about things that might never happen or really don't matter anyway. It definitely works for me and makes life so much more enjoyable. Hope it does the same for you.

    • Guest
      Guest AprilTruscottSm

      Posted

      Hi April

      Did you start off on a lower dose?

      Mine is one 37.5mg for first weeks

      Then 2 tablets a day

      Also slow release variety .

      I know I shouldn't been putting my hopes just on medication , i read somewhere that they give people venflaxine when the other antidepressants don't work ?

      Pleased to now they are helping you

      I'll just have to wait and see how I feel

      Best wishes.

  • Guest
    Guest Lucybelle

    Posted

    Hi LucyBelle

    Different circumstances but I was on 40mg of citalopram

    Was given as part of treatment from stop drinking alcohol ,the GP said it would also help with my anxiety .

    Was on it for three years or thereabouts , I left my last job while still taking it

    But when I found a new job eventually i decided to tell my doctor I wanted to come off it .

    Even though they was going put me on sertraline because they said sometimes the medication stops working after time ( im not sure it really did help me tbh ...just tired me out) anyhow I was put back on it 5 weeks back and have not felt any benefit ,plus had terrible stomach

    I've now been put on 37.5mg of venlafaxine since this Monday

    But due to go up to 2x 37.5 after 2 weeks, yeah I've read loads of bad stuff about the side effects too

    So I'm worried

    But I felt the most anxious I've ever been on Monday morning

    Been signed off work

    With depression/anxiety

    I think I need to concentrate on what good They hopefully will do

    Coming off them sounds rough too

    But that's just projecting into the future which isn't very good for you .

    Good luck with the venaflaxine .

    • Lucybelle
      Lucybelle Guest

      Posted

      Thank you Gary. I know everyone is different and I hope they work for you. Citroplam for me were awful so hopefully these may help. I haven't been sleeping well for months and think my iron levels are very low and am waiting for the results. I may hold off just to make sure. Good luck with you recovery. LB

  • Missamo
    Missamo Lucybelle

    Posted

    I have been taking 75 mg XR since June and it's worked wonders for me. I have very little anxiety; I can function again. I haven't gained any weight. I do sweat a bit while I sleep, but not all the time. That's really about it. I will gladly trade a little night sweat to feel better again. It took about a week for the initial side effects to go away, and although I had some immediate relief from my anxiety, it took about 4 weeks for its full effect. Good luck!

    • Lucybelle
      Lucybelle Missamo

      Posted

      Many thanks for getting back to me. Funnily enough I feel a bit better just talking about it.

      Thanks LB

    • Guest
      Guest Lucybelle

      Posted

      Hown are you getting on now LucyBelle ?

      Gary.

    • Lucybelle
      Lucybelle Guest

      Posted

      Hello Gary. Thanks for asking. Have still held off. Waiting for iron test results. Take care.
  • Guest
    Guest Lucybelle

    Posted

    Your welcome LucyBelle

    Hope the tests are okay

    Wish you a peaceful evening.

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