Venlafaxine XL dose reduction
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I've been on this medication for over 15 years now at a 225mg dose per day.
It is the only antidepressant that has ever really worked for me and with it, I function well and can hold down a full-time job etc.
Most people can't believe it when I say I suffer with depression as I always appear so bright. I explain that it's not a happy pill and with all antidepressants it's a case of helping you to feel less bad than actually making you feel better.
I've tolerated the medicine really well apart from when I went cold turkey once (huge mistake; don't ever do this) or if I am late taking a dose. During those times I will feel like I have flu, will be a little manic, nauseous and have had those horrible brain flashes but they all subside when I have my dose again.
My GP asked if I had considered reducing the dose as I have been on these a long time. I am really stable so I said I would give the 150mg dose a go.
Firstly, they are a different brand and my own experience is that the brand can make a difference although it's supposed to be a generic medication. Secondly, it's only my 3rd day on the reduced dose and I feel flat energy-wise like I'm having to drag myself around and also a bit despondent. Maybe it's psychosomatic. I definitely feel different and not in a good way.
Has anyone experienced something similar and will this plateau out?
I have other general questions too such as did anyone lose weight after reducing their dose and did their libido increase.
Thank you.
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