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Venlafaxine nightmare

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KSG

I've not used this site before, but I need to find out if anyone is struggling in the same way as I am. I've been on 300/day of VF for a few months. It wasn't too bad to start with but now it's a nightmare. I'm severely anxious, depressed, panicky, irritable, moody, angry, lethargic, negative...I get brain zaps, dry mouth, all sorts. I've also put on a lot of weight. It's getting worse each day and I wondered if anyone has any advice as I'm scared. Thanks in advance.

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  • phyllis11904
    phyllis11904 KSG

    Posted

    My experience with venlafazine has been just the opposite to ours. I hav been taking 300 mg venlafaxine wnd15 mgmirtazapine since July 2015. I know media can hav different affects on different people, but I am happier and sleeping better than I have in years. I take the time release capsules. Have you talked to your doctor about the problems you're having? Maybe you need a different dosage or a different med that will work for you. I have my life back thanks to these meds. I hope you will soo find a solution. Please let us know how you're doing. This forum is a great place to talk to others who understand.

    Take care,

    Phyllis

  • Purpledobermann
    Purpledobermann KSG

    Posted

    If your dosage was prescribed by a GP please ask for a referral to psychiatrist. If you are already monitored by a psychiatrist, speak to them. It sounds like the dosage needs tweaking or you need a different drug or a combination of drugs. Are you taking anything else besides ven? (supplements, alcohol, other medications including any OTC etc)
  • djslevel
    djslevel KSG

    Posted

    Please talk to your doctor if its got you scared.

    It sounds like withdrawl not side effects from beginning VF

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