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claire09405
claire09405

Hi I’m looking for some advice please. I collected my prescription today for venlafaxine immediate release from a different chemist, the pharmacist came out from behind the counter to had me them, he asked how long I had been taken my daily dose (225 mg in the morning) and asked was I feeling ok since it was increased to that! He said it’s a very high dose to be taken at one go, he didn’t understand why they don’t have me on the slow release or half my dose in morning then evening ??????? I’m a bit worried now because I haven’t been great I told my doctor this on fri, she told me to continue with medication but I’ve to get bloods checked on tues. the pharmacist asked me to make an app with doctors to discuss this high dose 😳 does any one else take the same dose as me? Do any of u think it’s a bit high too? Xx

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  • vicki27618
    vicki27618 claire09405

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    Yes it’s 3x 75mgs I’m prescribed! I’ve spoken to pharmacist and he said never seen it prescribed to be taken in one go. Rang mht and now changing to prolonged release. I’m so annoyed! I’ve been feeling so so ill 
    • claire09405
      claire09405 vicki27618

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      Vicki I felt very annoyed to! If u can’t trust a doctor to get a dosage right then it’s bad days,  only for going to a different chemist that’s when it got noticed! I hope u feel better soon x
  • vicki27618
    vicki27618 claire09405

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    Do you think this drug mistake so taking all 225mgs in one go immediate release  could be why I’ve been feeling so unwell with tierdnes, headaches, achy body, no energy or motivation? They have prescribed it this way since the start 8 weeks ago! 
    • claire09405
      claire09405 vicki27618

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      It could well be,  I feel like this most days even before this mix up, doctors just tell me it’s my anxiety!  have u had your bloods checked recently? If not I would ask if u could have them checked just in case u have a deficiency etc x
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