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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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karen_57593 susan00803
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I'm on venlafaxine 37.5 mg twice a day wasn't making a difference now up too 75mg twice a day feel better but had nausea it's now passed over about 5 weeks I do have the growling stomach xx
lynn67615 karen_57593
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karen_57593 lynn67615
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I don't know if it's extended or not does it tell u on box I couldn't see it I was on low dose for 3 weeks n now 75mg twice a day for 2 weeks I feel a lot better xx
lynn67615 karen_57593
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karen_57593 lynn67615
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Scotland I'm twice a day xx
lynn67615 karen_57593
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karen_57593 lynn67615
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Looking back I've been suffering with anxiety n not knowing wat it was or making the connection. Just always been a bit of a worrier but it all came too a head n had a meltdown at gp they had too give me diazepam too calm me it worked straight away I was on 3 x 5mg a day I'm now down too 1 x 5mg a day xx
lynn67615 karen_57593
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karen_57593 lynn67615
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Almost straight away it was either that or the 5mg diazapam I think it was more that tbh. But I'm now down to 1 5mg tablet from 3 a day xx
karen_57593 lynn67615
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Sorry just seen these messages I'm on immediate release xx
karen_57593 lynn67615
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Sorry just seen this I think it's immediate release I think I dunno I take 75mg in morning and at nite it's a peachy colour in a circle is that wat u got xx
lynn67615 susan00803
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KJ53 susan00803
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I am new to this site and forums in general. I went to my GP having anxiety and panic attacks during sleep. I was prescribed 37.5 mg Venlafaxine to be taken am, for a week, then increased to twice a day after a week with a view of taking 75g of slow release eventually. I felt sick and lack of appetite after taking for 2 days, so stopped as going on holiday. However, I have read information and reviews about it and have got scared about the side effects and withdrawals, so I have put off taking it. There are lots of positives too and I was interested in the fact you’re not long on it and on a low dosage too. Wondered how you were doing now?
susan00803 KJ53
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Hi I've been on it 7 weeks, 4 weeks at 37.5 slow release, then added another 12.5 mg for week 5... week 6/7 another 12.5 mg added... as if tonight I'l be taking the full 75mg
So fingers crossed I've no side effects... I'm very sensitive to meds so that's why it's getting put up slowly... has taken away my worry and a bit anxiety , I do feel slightly better but it will take 8 to 10 weeks as I'm going up slowly
susan00803
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I felt sick and no appetite for a week....nausea comes and goes I also feel slightly dizzy but that's just me
KJ53 susan00803
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