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Is Venlafexine still effective agree taking it for 10 years?

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Lhoop
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I was told by a counselor that she doubted that Venlafexine was doing much for me since I had been taking it for 10 years.

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  • denise3b
    denise3b Lhoop

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    Most likely not but you are the one who really can tell. I was very anxious so I knew it was not working. However I am pre-menopausal

    If you come off please titrate I wish I did. And make sure you have a good psych doctor. I made that mistake. Good luck

  • Whatamess
    Whatamess Lhoop

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    I've been taking Venlafaxine for around 18 years & I also wondered whether it my body was too used to it that it stopped being effective.

    I saw a new GP last week & mentioned this to her; she didn't think that would be the case (unlike, say, painkillers which we can become used to & end up taking more to feel the benefits). However, did increase my doseage & I am now taking 300mg.

    Whether this will help me, I don't yet know.

    Each medical professional will have their own ideas & opinions, & I guess we have to go by what our one tells us.

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