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How do know if you need to increase ur dose

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stacey84
stacey84

Hey iv been on 75mg of venaflaxine at nite immediate release and the pass few days my mood has dipped and my anxiety has came back but not as bad as it was but its back...im tired and very stressed at the min...is it just a rough patch or would my medication need Increased? Tia

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  • john059
    john059 stacey84

    Posted

    Best talk to your Dr about this.   If your anxiety gets too high perhaps they can give you something to deal with this instead of upping you Ven meds. Cover all your bases but do it with your Doc. Enjoy your day.....
  • nigel45109
    nigel45109 stacey84

    Posted

    You probably need to give it 2 weeks, to be sure if its a blip or not. Your 75mg immediate release at night seems weird? Have we had that conversation before?
  • jj07521
    jj07521 stacey84

    Posted

    I would recommend taking it in the morning xx
    • jj07521
      jj07521 stacey84

      Posted

      i personally would say just miss the one night and start the next day. But definitely talk to your doctor first. The reason why you should take it in the morning is that the effectiveness is highest for the first 12 - 15 hours after taking it. So in the day when u are awake would be best smile x
    • stacey84
      stacey84 jj07521

      Posted

      Awk rite I never new that! I'm just scared off it making me sleepy during the day x

    • john059
      john059 stacey84

      Posted

      Stacey. Its best if you spoke to a pharmacist regarding when you should take your meds. They have studied about this kind of styff and they know best. 
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