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How long before it kicks in

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emma1605
emma1605

Hi everyone,

I started venlafaxine on sun 37.5mg twice a day, how long will it take to work as im feeling pretty desperate. Im was on sertraline before x

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  • anne240
    anne240 emma1605

    Posted

    Unfortunately all anti depressants take up to six weeks to kick in, but sometimes less.  Depends on the person. 

    I was on Sertraline and then Venlafaxine and both took about 8 weeks to kick in.

    Hope you feel better soon

  • pixie22
    pixie22 emma1605

    Posted

    I agree with Anne that antidepressants take a few weeks to work, but you might notice an occasional improvement before then. In the meantime, you can be kind to yourself, try to relax. I found it useful to distract myself with easy crosswords, and gentle walks to take my mind off how anxious and awful i felt. Try to find whatever works for you.
  • emma1605
    emma1605

    Posted

    Its the anxiety i cant cope with and its getting worse. I feel quite shaky too but u think thats the sertraline thats prob still in my system.
    • pixie22
      pixie22 emma1605

      Posted

      If it's too bad, you could ask the doc for a few tranquillisers as a temporary measure, but I know my doc wouldn't give me many. I do know how you feel, believe me, I've been there but come through the other side. Try and hang on in there, and trust that it will get better.
    • emma1605
      emma1605 pixie22

      Posted

      Thank you its good to know its not just me. I take zolpidem to help me sleep.
  • emma1605
    emma1605

    Posted

    Doc prescribed me with 2mg of diazapam to take for my anxiety i took my first one yesterday and another this morning but not noticed any progress, help!
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