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Kick in time

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valerie48279
valerie48279

does anyone remember how long it took for their venlafaxine to start helping them get out of this awful place?

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  • 1979
    1979 valerie48279

    Posted

    How long and what dose ru on? Think mine took couple of weeks, I did feel more anxiety until they kicked in, hope ur ok xx
    • valerie48279
      valerie48279 1979

      Posted

      Thanks 1979. Am on 75mg. Had dropped to 37.5 but withdrawel was hell. Bottled it and upped dose again. Not functioning at the mo. Feel constant waves of panic and feel very depressed. Mornings are very scarey.
    • 1979
      1979 valerie48279

      Posted

      Aw not nice sad but it will pass, maybe contact ur doctor for reassurance, u will get there xx
    • 1979
      1979 valerie48279

      Posted

      Yes well I remember my first week was worse u will start to feel better over the next coming days xx
  • anne240
    anne240 valerie48279

    Posted

    I felt worse before I felt better, and it was about 6 weeks before it had any significant effect.  After that I found the Effexor was great.  I was on it for years and it took away depression and anxiety.  I am sure you will feel better soon.
    • valerie48279
      valerie48279 anne240

      Posted

      Thanks Anne.  Hoping as I had been on for 7 years and only halved the amount that it will kick in sooner. The longer you feel like this the harder it gets.
  • linda73099
    linda73099 valerie48279

    Posted

    Hi Valerie,

    It may take up to six weeks before you feel the full effects of this drug. Most of this type of drug take similar times. You should be feeling more settled after two weeks but patience is the key here. You will feel better.

    Linda

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