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Venlaflaxin 37.5mg

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susan00803
susan00803

Hi folks been on venlaflaxine for 4 weeks 37.5mg still feeling a bit yuk! Nausea / dizzy! Does this go away doctor has said to give it 4 to 8 weeks...im on diazepam 2mg and omeprazole also! Has anyone else got side effects after 4 weeks ! Any help please

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  • carl67287
    carl67287 susan00803

    Posted

    I was on this horrible drug for 6 months and had all the side effects and more they never went away only got worst I’m now off them and have no side effects at all 
    • haydenm
      haydenm carl67287

      Posted

      hi carl, i was the same way with citalopram- a horrible drug (for me) with nightmarish side effects... i switched to venlafaxine and it has been a miracle drug for me, saved my life. goes to show we're unique in our chemistry and tolerance. regards

  • graphics1988
    graphics1988 susan00803

    Posted

    That's a pretty low dose of effexor.... I reduced my 75mg to the half pill and instantly felt better...you're feeling like crap at the half pill....so maybe it's the other two plus that one all making a chemical stir fry inside ya. I'd google the meds not to take when on effexor and make sure your other two arent listed.

    I feel ok with my 75mg now. Still struggle with restless sleep and therefore getting out of bed at 5am for work...but for the most part...its worked pretty good at keeping my brain between the ditches. Maybe break the pill in half until your body works up to the full dose(?)

    Cheers

    • lynn67615
      lynn67615 graphics1988

      Posted

      Hi, I,am on venlafaxine for 10 days for anxiety and panic attacks, no really bad side effects been on 75 mgs for 7 days how long does it take to kick in?
    • susan00803
      susan00803 graphics1988

      Posted

      Hi we're u on 150mg then reduced to 75mg when did u feel better and at what dose?

    • graphics1988
      graphics1988 susan00803

      Posted

      Hey Susan - No i was started on 75mg and did a half pill 37.5 mg for awhile until i "felt" like any side effects were diminishing. Now i take the 75mg...but i HAVE to take it around 4pm. If i take it any closer to bedtime then i get a very restless (if any) sleep. 

    • lynn67615
      lynn67615 graphics1988

      Posted

      My stomach is killing me after a week on 75mg maybe I’ll go back on 37. How long did you stay on 37.
    • lynn67615
      lynn67615 graphics1988

      Posted

      How long did you stay on 37.5 before going back up to 75. What side effects did you have
    • graphics1988
      graphics1988 lynn67615

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      I was 3 or 4 days at 75mg.....felt stoned. Zero focus...exhausted....nausea...restless....blurred vision. My pharmacist told me to open the capsule and there was two pills inside. To take one pill instead for a week or so....then to experiment..either take the two pills, one morning one at night or take the one pill until I felt better then try the whole capsule again.....that's what I did....still have some nausea....restless sleep...but nothing horrible. I'd say to split up the little pills throughout the day .....my opinion. Less stress on the tummy and yet you're getting the dosage. I stuffed mine in a small piece of cheese and swallowed it to protect my throat ...incase it burned. 

    • graphics1988
      graphics1988

      Posted

      Oh and I have excessive sweating from the mess too. Booo
    • graphics1988
      graphics1988 lynn67615

      Posted

      Self Employed Anxieties - family history of depression (mainly the women), but i must have a good dose of my mothers genes - i keep a lot inside and eventually it built up. Diagnosed with OCD as well - not the repeated tap, flick switch OCD - just sudden intrusive thoughts that can overwhelm me at times. Its not a nice feeling. sad
  • lynn67615
    lynn67615 susan00803

    Posted

    i have been on for 12 days 7 on 75mg, I just tired in the afternoon and stomach growling and lose of appetite. Have the Meds kicked in with the positives yet?
    • susan00803
      susan00803 lynn67615

      Posted

      Hi been on them 5 weeks this Tuesday, mood has slightly lifted still have bad days nausea and dizziness, I take my tablet at night and sleep well,im only on 37.5mg so ive no great improvements by 6 weeks doctor will put them up,hope u feel ok
    • susan00803
      susan00803 lynn67615

      Posted

      Hi I only feel slightly anxious in morning now or if I get worked up about something so yes they have helped... I am now on 37.5mg at night and 18.75mg during day I'm slowly building up to 75mg per day

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