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Venlafaxine - 8 weeks

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elaine73067
elaine73067

Hi I've posted before but now 8 weeks on VENLAFAXINE and still not great. Been on 150mg, 75mg morning and 75mg night. Was good for a week there then on Friday felt really odd again could describe as aggitated and loss of appetite. Sat cried 4 times was anxious and felt awful most of the day. TODAY I feel a little anxious but spaced out a little is this normal? Im due back to doctors this week but thinking of coming off these meds. Anyone else had this? im not increasing my dose as im tired enough on them

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  • pixie22
    pixie22 elaine73067

    Posted

    That sounds normal to me. You are bound to get ups and downs in your recovery, but gradually the "ups" get longer and more frequent and the "downs" get shorter and less frequent. Your doctor will be able to advise you.

  • karen_57593
    karen_57593 elaine73067

    Posted

    Sorry Elaine your not feeling too good I had a dip about 4 weeks ago and had too increase too 225mg but unlike u they don't make me tired so I've been ok. However I'm not a doctor so I don't know about you coming off them but maybe u could try another antidepressant it's not easy us it. I'm sick too the back teeth of it I just want too be as normal as I can I wish I didn't have this illness too 😪

  • karen_57593
    karen_57593 elaine73067

    Posted

    Sorry Elaine your not feeling too good I had a dip about 4 weeks ago and had too increase too 225mg but unlike u they don't make me tired so I've been ok. However I'm not a doctor so I don't know about you coming off them but maybe u could try another antidepressant it's not easy us it. I'm sick too the back teeth of it I just want too be as normal as I can I wish I didn't have this illness too 😪

    • elaine73067
      elaine73067 karen_57593

      Posted

      Thanks for your reply Karen. I have just never felt so bad on an antidepressant after this time. I dont want to be spaced out. It does get you down 

    • karen_57593
      karen_57593 elaine73067

      Posted

      Your right it definitely gets you down. I'd go back too the doctor n see what they suggest. But then again it could just be a wee blip and you will be ok. Xx

  • carol40381
    carol40381 elaine73067

    Posted

    ive been taking this for less then a month and am going off as quick as possible. I get seasonal depression but this drug is not the answer. yesterday i had to quickly hurry hometo be safe, since I was now having panic .... i was a happy person now i can't leave the house

    • elaine73067
      elaine73067 carol40381

      Posted

      Hi Carol sorry to hear that. Yes decided they are not for me so doctor tapering me off for 2 weeks and trying me on Fluoxetine. I hope its not too bad of an experience x

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