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Venlafaxine increase. Awful headaches :(

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Rhubarb57
Rhubarb57

A week ago I increased from 150mg to 225mg. At first I felt very jittery and anxious but that seems to have passed and since yesterday I've had an awful headache! Painkillers don't really do much, the only thing that seems to relieve it is laying down and relaxing/sleeping. Has anyone else had this issue and how long did it last? I don't remember having headaches like this on previous increases sad

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  • tanya20181
    tanya20181 Rhubarb57

    Posted

    I will soon be increasing to 225mg so will keep you posted. 
    • tanya20181
      tanya20181 Rhubarb57

      Posted

      I began last Friday. So far okish but very tired and extra hot sweats. I am 44 though and could be peri menopause. Doc seemed rather frustrated with me which didn’t help. I don’t know if I’m doing the right thing but if this doesn’t help I’ll probably start tapering off. It’s early days and I seem to be dealing ok with the side effects. We’ll see. I hope I’ve been of some help to you x
    • Rhubarb57
      Rhubarb57 tanya20181

      Posted

      I'm also 44! I sometimes wonder how much of the anxiety is down to being peri-menopausal! I definitely noticed a big increase in hot flushes. That's a shame about your doctor. I've been feeling better side effects wise over the last few days however I'm feeling very anxious right now sad

  • lynn67615
    lynn67615 Rhubarb57

    Posted

    Did you have awful aniety for the first month/
    • Rhubarb57
      Rhubarb57 lynn67615

      Posted

      For the first week I definitely had an increase in anxiety. How are you feeling now?
  • lynn67615
    lynn67615 Rhubarb57

    Posted

    Slowly improving 23 days on 75mg still get mild stomach issues from constipation.
    • Rhubarb57
      Rhubarb57 lynn67615

      Posted

      Headaches lasted just over a week all in all. Feeling better each day now smile Its been 27 days since I increased now x
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