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shirley85047
shirley85047

Still on 16mg per day. Cut down to every other day! Have ended up seeing my GP after really bad head shocks, intense anger and even suicidal feelings! Thankfully I have a good Dr and he has referred me asap to our local mental health team. So it's still on 16mg per day or a 37.5mg per day to prevent these terrible withdrawal side effects. I don't feel a failure having to increase again but realise I need help getting off this nasty medication!

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  • Anne1968
    Anne1968 shirley85047

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    I'm coming off this at 75mg a week, I was on 375mg and now on 150mg. I am also taking mirtazapine going from 15mg to 30mg last Friday. I'm getting said and tiredness but it's bearable. I've booked some time off work for when I stop the 75mg

  • julia23547
    julia23547 shirley85047

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    Hi Shirley, I understand you. I am day 3 off Venlafaxine and I’m determined to stay off. I had the same symptoms you describe, although I’m currently just headachey at the moment. If I can offer any support or advice please just get in touch. And if I’m able to offer you one piece of advice, ....go,at your own pace. I have tried 5times to come off this at the Gps insistence and each time I failed because for me it was too quick. Take your time and don’t rush it. Do you take Omega oil? A lot of people here recommended them to me and they have definitely helped. You can do this!! 
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