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on 150 venlafaxine morning and 75 evening can I up this?

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Lilly22
Lilly22

hi,

ive been taking venlafaxine for about six months and felt good no depression ect but it's kneeling back up again, just at the doctors tomorrow just wondering can I up them more or will the doctor say no x

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  • sarah24378
    sarah24378 Lilly22

    Posted

    Depends if your on extended release or not.
    • Lilly22
      Lilly22 sarah24378

      Posted

      Hi thanks for replying,

      its in a plain box but just says venlafaxine 75mg hydrochloride ? 

    • Dadoo
      Dadoo sarah24378

      Posted

      Hi sarah can I just ask what's extended release? I am on 15mg taken at night and feel the same. So low and aching with anxiety.😕

    • Dadoo
      Dadoo

      Posted

      150mg that is not 15
    • Lilly22
      Lilly22 Dadoo

      Posted

      How long have you been on them? It was working great but last couple of weeks I feel back to the numb empty feeling and feel snappy with everyone xx
    • sarah24378
      sarah24378 Dadoo

      Posted

      15mg of venlafaxine ? That is a very odd dose
    • sarah24378
      sarah24378 Dadoo

      Posted

      Oh ok

      There ard extended or prolonged release and they work differently. It should say on the packet.

      How long have you been on it ?

    • Dadoo
      Dadoo Lilly22

      Posted

      Hi lily around 6 mths now. I feel the same numb,no emotions at all. Almost zombie like. can't sleep at night,constipation,teeth grinding😕my tabs are venlaflaxine XL.

      How long are you on them lily?

    • Dadoo
      Dadoo sarah24378

      Posted

      Hi sarah 6 mths now I have been on them. What is the diffrence do you know? How do they work diffrentley?
  • Lilly22
    Lilly22

    Posted

    I've been on mine six months mine are just in a boots box so not sure x

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