Having anxiety issues

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My GP started me on low dosage of venlafaxine for anxiety on 24th September then up to 75mgs 3 weeks later and now 2 weeks later am up to 150mgs my anxiety is worse than ever and I feel like am getting nowhere fast. Do these meds work or am I fighting a losing battle

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  • Posted

    each time you increase dose on effexor it took at least at least 4 - 8 weeks to kick in

    trust me i know exactly how this meds work

    its dam lazy ass med and need real patience

  • Posted

    hello yes they do please look at my posts good luck mike

    • Posted

      hi there. did or do you know anyone that has had emotional blunting from taking this? ive noticed that my eyebrows dont move as much as they use to. thanks

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