1. Community
  2. Mental health
  3. Mental Health

venlafaxine

Posted , 3 users are following.

hedda99
hedda99

Hi, I'm posting this generally, as the specific antidepressant forums mostly seem full of people struggling with their prescription. I would like to hear positive experiences, if there are any!

This will be my 5th anti-D in 3 years. I'm at breaking point and really need this to work. 

I know nothing about venlafaxine. Anyone with a good experience of it? I've been given the slow release version.

Thanks

0 likes, 3 replies

3 Replies

  • lisa95164
    lisa95164 hedda99

    Posted

    Hi

    I've taken venlefaxine for 7 years.

    Now, before I give you my experience of the anti depressant.. want I will say is that everyone reacts differently to a drug. For some it's great with little side effects and others the opposite.

    So as an anti depressant I feel that it has helped me although I've ended up on the maximum dose and it took a while for me to adjust to it.

    In regards to side effects..

    It's never made me drowsy so I take mines in the morning. I have had some weight gain with it, but I have also not been as active with being off work.

    The only one issue I have had is stopping or missing a dose has made me feel terrible. Physically and psychologically. If ever I have forgotten a dose or run out, I get electric like flashes in my head, nausea, fatigue and my mood plummets. I feel that if and when I come to stop this drug, it may be extremely difficult and from what I have read on lime this seems to be a trend with venlefaxine.

    I don't want to put you off with this though.. you may find that you have zero effects if a dose is missed.. and bear in mind my dose is the maximum which makes it worse if I stop.

    My advice is give it a try and see how you get on. I know of people who have found venlefaxine to be the best thing ever. I myself have found it helpful mostly.. Like I said the issue I have is discontinuing it.

    Anyway I hope you get in ok.. If you have any questions then feel free to message me or reply to this.

    All the best

    Lisa x

    • hedda99
      hedda99 lisa95164

      Posted

      Hi Lisa, many thanks for replying. I always seem to have pretty severe side effect reactions, and have suffered major withdrawls, so I'm very grateful for the heads up about missing a dose! I can be a bit forgetful at times, so I will need to make sure I remember!

      I'll be taking the first one tomorrow. Fingers crossed!

  • cindy80253
    cindy80253 hedda99

    Posted

    I've been on it for X15 years not one issue with it. Sure helps me and never gained a pound.

Back to top

Report or request deletion

Thanks for your help!

We want the community to be a useful resource for our users but it is important to remember that the community are not moderated or reviewed by doctors and so you should not rely on opinions or advice given by other users in respect of any healthcare matters. Always speak to your doctor before acting and in cases of emergency seek appropriate medical assistance immediately. Use of the community is subject to our Terms of Use and Privacy Policy and steps will be taken to remove posts identified as being in breach of those terms.