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I have just had my Venlafaxin increased from 75 mg to 150 mg. It's only 3 days but all I want to do is sleep and I feel sickly.
I would like to know how long it takes to feel any improvement. I know everyone is different but I would just like some idea.
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tami22213 patricia85842
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ashlee22463 patricia85842
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i am new to this forum... saw your post about the increase. I was increased to 150mg two and a bit weeks ago feel like my depression has gotten worse. Just wondering how long I should give this a shot for? how are you finding it?
lynn67615 ashlee22463
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Hi Ashlee, I was moved up to 150 XL 6 days ago from 112.5. I was feeling much better on the lower dose but had breakthrough anxiety> Did the 150 finally kick in for you?
jody4151 patricia85842
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I notice that this post is 4 years old, so I am hopeful that all went well after the increase in dosage. I have been taking this for many years & I love it. I take it for anxiety and find this just makes me feel normal. The only problem I've ever had is when we went on vacation & I forgot to pack my meds. After 3 days I started to feel ill and nauseous, then realized that I was going through withdrawals. Got back on as soon as we returned home and started feeling much better. After several years I started taking my pill at bedtime instead of first thing in the morning. I can sleep much better now.
helen07497 patricia85842
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hi i have been on 75mg xr efexor for 3 weeks it was not much improvement so gp increased it to 150 mg yesterday . i feel awful anxiety im wondering is this a side effect as before i started it was prob worse initally but thought it should be well dampened by now . gp toldme to take diazepam for same but feel it may mask effects of drug. it is an awful existence i was wondering does the norenpherine drug does to yout brain i have read increases alertness i want something to calm it down. Can anybody put light on this or have similar experience.