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Quick switch from citalopram to venlaxafine IR 75mg twice a,day

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Leahe
Leahe

Hi All! So..started on sertraline late January..didn't work...then citalopram... Also stopped working.. 5 days ago per doc..had me stop citalopram and next day start venlaxafine IR 75mg twice,a,day... Feel ok.. First night..no sleep but now,sleep.is good..a little revved up after 1st dose..but second...no.. Sweats are terrible... Just would like to hear only positive stories..I can talk myself into anything..can't hear negative...and when will side effects fade?

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  • nigel45109
    nigel45109 Leahe

    Posted

    Hello leahe, similar to yourself. Spent 3 months on cit, got in a right state. Did a long taper with ven, slowly dropping cit, and 4 weeks ago went on 75mg imediate release, morning and night, so 150mg in total per day. First night felt weird, but ever since, have found taking ven pleasant. I get a nice feeling about after 1 hour of taking it. My change over period was 8 weeks, which brought me to my knees. 4 weeks on 150mg, and ive improved. No longer feel tragically down as i did during change over. I feel i might need a slightly higher dose in a few weeks, but seeing how it goes. Feel no where near good, but no where near as bad. Im gradually lowering the diazepam i also take, as im finding i dont need so much. Have found ven to be agreeable so far, no apparent side effects. I feel ven is right for me. No complaints about it, apart from time it takes.
    • nigel45109
      nigel45109

      Posted

      Sounds like you were fortunate, in that you had a relatively quick change over. Having experienced a very long switch, think youve done well, had it good.
    • Leahe
      Leahe nigel45109

      Posted

      Thanks..yes it was quick..very tense still on 5th day.. Is this normal?
    • Leahe
      Leahe sarah24378

      Posted

      If lost a few pounds yes. Not very hungry at all.. Kinda like that..libido..lost that years ago with menopause...smile
    • nigel45109
      nigel45109 sarah24378

      Posted

      Im single, but can confirm no loss of libido. Lol. No weight gain either. Difficult to say on weight gain though, as i eat really healthily.
    • nigel45109
      nigel45109 Leahe

      Posted

      Sounds like your switch was quick, so not surprising you are anxious, better than getting really depressed with a drawn out switch. I wouldnt be concerned, as long as you can handle it. If you find you cant, then speak to your doctor about having a small amount of diazepam for a couple of weeks, while it settles down.
    • nigel45109
      nigel45109 Leahe

      Posted

      By the way, its pretty normal. It could last up to a few weeks, possibly less. For me, it made me alert at first, but i am using diazepam, which makes it a lot easier starting off. I anxiety gets too much, then see your doctor about taking something for it, for a few weeks, while it settles down.
    • Leahe
      Leahe nigel45109

      Posted

      Thank you! This makes me feel like it'll be ok....in time

    • dana_19821
      dana_19821 Leahe

      Posted

      Hiive lost weight to one of the good things I eat crap still lose weight I want to get to my ideal weight 8st 4 so one half stone to go 
  • karen_57593
    karen_57593 Leahe

    Posted

    Hi leave I've been on citalopram for years n years then added mitrazapine put on soooo much weight took me off mitrazapine n now on velaflaxine been on for 10 days now feeling much better I've been lowering my citalopram too completely finished it too 2 days ago I will keep following this discussion too see how we get on hope u do well xxx

  • dana_19821
    dana_19821 Leahe

    Posted

    Hi 

    I have been on venlafaxine over a year I am on two aday but if I get low I have to take 4x tablets there and then as I’ll tell the truth I want to end my life at times I stay for my dogs the four work but I am looking into something else I hope u are ok 

  • Leahe
    Leahe

    Posted

    So...thought I'd update my journey.. I have been on ven since 6/8.. 3 weeks on 150mg a,day..75mg 2x a day and the last 3 weeks up to 187mg a,day..37mg added to my am 75mg... I am feeling soo much better. This seems to be working for me. Totally worth being patient for the meds to work.. How are you guys doing?

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