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hello all I've been on 75.5 mg ven xl. For a while now hoping to come off altogether but I had to increase by another 37.5 mg. I've been on the extra dose now for 3 days. When do you think I should start feeling better. Thank you.
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sara20313 michael37584
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Hi
What's the reason for the increase? X
michael37584 sara20313
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sara20313 michael37584
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All the reasons I should have known.
Remind me.. did you initially reduce from 150mg to 75mg? What was the time period?
michael37584 sara20313
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Yes that's me. It was 2months
sara20313 michael37584
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Do you think now that maybe you had tapered too fast? Because reading back on a couple of your posts it does seem as though you have felt the need to rush this.
And... I totally get it. I really do.
BUT.. increasing your dose was the only thing and the best thing to do.
I'm thinking another couple of days and you will start to settle.
Do you have a good relationship with your Doctor? X
michael37584 sara20313
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Thank you my doctor didn't want me to reduce at all she wanted me to stay on 150 x
sara20313 michael37584
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Mmmmmm I'm not surprised given the circumstances.
Nothings to say you will be on ven forever but it is the higher dose that maybe suits you better.
So you're taking 75mg + 37.5mg = 112mg yes?
michael37584 sara20313
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Yes that's rite
sara20313 michael37584
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In my experience give it a few more days. You may need the 150mg but you won't know yet. Bit trial and error sadly. Restabilize .. I'm sure you've heard that word many times?! 😬
Then settle for a good few months before even thinking about starting another tiny reduction.
You probably already know that but I'm here anyway for you if I can help. Xxx
michael37584 sara20313
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nana401 sara20313
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sara20313 nana401
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Hi Nana
I can hear the anxiety in your posts. 🙁 It's a horrible thing for all of us that are experiencing any withdrawal from ADs.
If you really feel as though you want to reduce your dose then only you can make that choice. And believe me through experience you will succeed.
What is your current dose and how long have you been on this?
denise3b michael37584
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michael37584 denise3b
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ohh it's awfull the side effects are terrible. Take care xx