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venlafaxine lower dose better

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chris06405
chris06405

ive cut down from 150mg to 75mm what a diference i feel much better on lower dose not so tired all the time and not feeling like im going to collapes if on my feet for  about 20 min or so,and being able to walk better.  been taking them for  many years and been feeling ill for years think these tablet have been keeping me ill. any body else feel like venlafaxine have been holding them back it would be interesting to here?

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  • catherine55994
    catherine55994 chris06405

    Posted

    Hi Chris

    Wow what an eye opener!

    I am in the process of cutting down. I'm now on 87.5mg, using the capsules that contain 12.5mg pellets. I've experienced these symptoms for years and just thought I needed exercise, which, incidentally, made no difference to my energy or ability to stand for long.

    Here's to a bit more energy!!

  • patricia96761
    patricia96761 chris06405

    Posted

    HI Chris, I was on a 75mg dose for two and a half years and it worked fir me I just weaned off on 37.5 mg fir a month ( when I git horrible "brain zaps" but it was a success I'm glad you have been dropped down as I think some Gp s think you have to start high in order to get down to the right dose! Good luck!

    • chris06405
      chris06405 patricia96761

      Posted

      hi Patricia thank for reply i had what i call electric shock pains in my head also when i cut down the  venlafaxine but they have gone now. hoping in a month or two to go down to 37.5 hopeful. best wish
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