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Sweating on Venifaxine?

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jen99181
jen99181

Hi all, I was on 375mg of Venifaxine. I noticed I was constantly sweating so my doctor decreased my meds to 300mg. I'm still having noticeable sweats  so my doctor wants to put me on 225mg. I'm just worried will there be any side effects on coming down that much on Venifaxine? Thanks for your help.

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  • borderriever
    borderriever jen99181

    Posted

    Jen

    It depends on how long you have been taking the drug, and how long ago the medication was reduced for.

    Generally you should be ok, your GP would have taken account any withdrawal you may suffer from. Just follow your Doctors instructions and if you feel rough give it a few days and see how it goes.

    BOB

    • jen99181
      jen99181 borderriever

      Posted

      Thanks a lot for the advise Bob. I've been on it over a year with severe depression which saw me hospitalised.  I feel good at the moment so am just worried  of side effects of coming down from the drug. Thanks again for your reply. Jen.

    • borderriever
      borderriever jen99181

      Posted

      Jen

      Keep a hold and do not worry. We are here to help if needed

      BOB

  • phyllis11904
    phyllis11904 jen99181

    Posted

    Hi Jen. I have been taking 300 mg venlafaxine with 15 mg mirtazapine since July, 2015. I do sometimes sweat quite a bit, but it's worth it because I'm happy again and sleeping well. If lowering your dosage is helping with the sweating issue and you are still feeling fine, then I wouldn't be concerned. If you start to feel your depression coming back or are suffering from other side effects, then I would go to your doctor right away and tell him what you are experiencing. Take care.

    • jen99181
      jen99181 phyllis11904

      Posted

      Thanks for your advise  Phyllis. Hope your doing well. Thanks Jen.
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