Venlafaxine increase
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Hi all. I've been on Venlafaxine 75mg since September 15. These are used to treat GAD. I'm increasing the dose by another 37.5mg as directed by my doctor. I need to be on at least 150mg to get the full effect of the drug. 75mg is the minimum therapeutic dose given. This obviously isn't enough. My question is, has anyone upped the dose? Doctors state that it takes time for a drug to get into your system and work but being that I'm already on these tablets and the dose increase isn't that massive, would they get into my system straight away or would it still take time? I know everyone is different so not all responses will be the same. Thanks in advance. Chris.
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I've been on SSRI's ie fluoxetine and peroxetine. They had horrible side effects. The fluoxetine gave me hideous panic attacks and anxiety. I was on those 4 weeks. The peroxetine were worse. I was told to come off those by my family as I turned into a total zombie. I know I have a problem but my problem keeps beating me. I try whole heartedly to go on these meds to make me better but the ultra high levels of anxiety and paranoia prevent me from taking them.
I'll have a word with the doctor and see what they say. Maybe a different drug is an option but I certainly don't know of any drugs that don't have a risk of some side effects. I would have tried cutting them but if you don't recommend it then maybe not. If it took 6 months to get to where I need to be then it'd be worth it by cutting them. In my head Id know I'm on the right path. These Venlafaxine drugs just don't have a good reputation. They are very very powerful. Maybe too powerful for me.
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My doctor told me that they are really bad for the heart which is no suprise. I was only on them very short period only 1 week then stopped because I had bags under my eyes looked like a drug addict. I wouldn't even take them long term if I'd attempted taking my own life the withdrawals can be he'll and last month's!
Hope this helps i know people are different but that's my opinion.
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Im currently not on an ssri for depression or anxiety. Suppose everyone's different, they are bad for the heart apparently so be careful and best of luck with the treatment but I personally would stay clear.