Is it supposed to wear off this quick?
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Hey, I've been taking venlafaxine 37.5mg x2 daily and Propranolol 40mg x3 daily for the past 3 weeks, the first 2 weeks have been good, felt a lot better, but these past few days I'm feeling worse and worse, more down days than up and its getting hard to get myself back up once in down.
I've recently had my propranolol dose upped to the 80mg slow release x2 daily if needed, I'm not starting then until tomorrow though, but there only a beta blocker so cant see them lifting my mood much, if any.....i have another appointment in 2 weeks at my doctors to look at my dosage of venlafaxine to up it.
I have 2 questions, Is venlafaxine supposed to wear off this quick? because i really thought they were working for me, and do you think my doctor would up my dose early, like if i rang them Monday?
I just don't want to slip back into depression, especially seeing as my CBT starts soon.
I just wondered if anyone had any experience with venlafaxine and had any advice. It would be much appreciated.
Danielle x
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Be_Mindful
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I'm sorry to hear you're not feeling too good. The first thing I would say is don't panic! The Venlafaxine wouldn't have worked that quickly (usually takes a couple of weeks at least to kick in)so your symptoms don't mean it isn't working. Is the propanapol prescribed for anxiety/panic attacks? If so your Doctor has probably given you Venlafaxine because it is very good for depression and anxiety together. I have been taking Venlafaxine for 16 years, along with Lithium, as I'm bipolar and the Venlafaxine is very helpful but it will take a while to build up in your system. Keep calm and book an earlier appointment to see your GP. The Venlafaxine can always be increased but he/she may not want to do it too soon. Be patient and don't worry about your CBT it will wait for you if you're not quite ready yet! Take care of yourself.
SUE x
Dannie1989
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I just cant understand why I've been feeling ok for almost a week and a half until a couple of days ago, then my mood seems to have plummeted, i was going back in 2 weeks to get the venlafaxine dose increased anyway, i was just wondering if my doctor may up it a weeks early if i ask?
Danielle x
judy1959
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Be_Mindful
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Sue x
Dannie1989
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Think I will go back to my doctors on Monday, don't want this getting any worse.
Thanks for the advice
Danielle x
Dannie1989
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Like i said before I'm on propranolol 40mg x3 daily soon to be the 80mg slow release x2 daily....i just wondered if you can build up a tolerance to it? As I've taken my full dosage every day since i got them and they've been working great apart from the past 2 nights, I've started getting a pain in my right thigh, like cramp, and no amount of stretching is relieving it, is this normal? And I experienced a rapid heart rate and a short burst of adrenalin when i had a little panic attack tonight, i thought beta blockers were supposed to stop this exact thing? Can anyone help please?
Danielle x
maureen45116
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As far as your propranolol... yes, you can become acclimated to that fairly quickly. And stopping it abruptly would lead to withdrawal. Again, your doctor may increase your dose But it will help you cope while you are finding the right Venlafaxine dose.
In the meantime, in so far as you can, eliminate an caffeine in your diet. Coffee, black & green tea. Sports drinks. Soda (pop? cola?) And move half of your total dosage toward bedtime. No exercising for a couple of hours before bed. Although several hours earlier in the day will likely be helpful in lifting your mood.
The big thing is there are a lot of us out here. You aren't alone in what you are experiencing. You will survive and thrive in time. Have confidence in yourself. Make little changes in your day and unburden yourself here.