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who is taking valdoxan ??? please

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louise37661
louise37661

I'm taking venlafaxine feel very ill on it I suffer Gad and deppresion I would like to try valdoxan will my gp change it ? I have awful side effects on venlafaxine had enough please any information on valdoxan would be massively appreciated thank you

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  • louise37661
    louise37661

    Posted

    Hi thanks for your reply I am now coming of mirtazipine it's not helping at so another waste of 6 months of my life not being able to enjoy it so I been back to doctors and yet another antidepressant this time duloxetine he says he can not prescribe me valdoxan and didn't have a clue about the drug 😔 so glad too here another success story I wonder if the drug is very expensive and that's why they won't prescribe it just got to hope this one will work I'm now suffering the horrors of withdrawal from mirtazipine all the best to you 💐
    • louise87825
      louise87825 louise37661

      Posted

      Hi there, I think its about £35-40 per month depending on dose. Gp's cant prescribe it in primary care unless its had  the go ahead from a psychiatrist in secondary care. Because of its price they have to try the cheaper drugs first. I dont know if you see a psychiatrist but if you don't please do because they can prescribe this. Keep going-youll get there x
    • louise37661
      louise37661 louise87825

      Posted

      Hello thank you for reply so it's what I thought I will keep trying but I don't think my doctor will send me to a psychiatrist even though I have seen them in the past I will keep trying though 😁
  • th3joker
    th3joker louise37661

    Posted

    Hi guys and girls , I've been on Valdoxan

    For close too 3 years , and going well .

    If you have any questions or worries

    Let me know , I can only explain my experience of course .

    Sorry just not sure what to write as I've never been on a site like this before and

    It feels weird to talk about myself , but if

    Need any questions answered holla at me

    • th3joker
      th3joker louise37661

      Posted

      Hi this is the first one I was put on,

      I think it's done wonders for me in regards to depression , the anxiety however takes a while to reduce as

      It tends to lessen over time on valdoxan . My biggest piece of advice is don't drink alcohol and you'll notice it working more effectively , perhaps you could do to a different doc and ask for it , just say you know someone on it and you know it has barely any side effects

    • louise37661
      louise37661 th3joker

      Posted

      Hi thanks for your reply I think your right I need to see another doctor I was told by a pharmacist that they would not give it to me unless I have tried most other antidepressants...Well I have .

      The fact there's hardly any side effects is a massive bonus I'm going to book another appointment 😁

    • Luroda
      Luroda th3joker

      Posted

      Hi, I was just wondering if you had any weight gain or weight loss.  Also loss of libido. That's any response would be most helpful 

      Mandie

    • amanda16743
      amanda16743 th3joker

      Posted

      I've just started on it and feeling good tad embarrassing but is it supposed to muck up menstural cycle?
    • brian67943
      brian67943 th3joker

      Posted

      Hello dear Joker, calling from London.  Was on 25mg now doctor upped to 50mg, how long before you felf benefit please? Brian
    • sherene28
      sherene28 th3joker

      Posted

      Hi th3Joker

      Hope you are well.

      I just got prescribed Valdoxan (for my depression, anxiety and sleepless nite ,etc )  and my Doc said take one in the morning but the pamphlet said to take on in the evening. Which instructions do I follow? Did you take yours in the morning or evening ? 

      Thanks smile

      sherene

       

    • ellebi
      ellebi th3joker

      Posted

      Can you not drink alcohol at all on it? I go out one night every weekend....
    • leigh21505
      leigh21505 ellebi

      Posted

      Im on valdoxan and i would stay away from alcohol. I once had a about 4 drinks on valdoxan and lets just say it didnt feel good. Its one of medications to aviod alcohol.
    • ellebi
      ellebi rachel89480

      Posted

      I started it on 11/11/16 and other than tiredness, I am getting on ok. My mood has definetly improved
    • ann55375
      ann55375 ellebi

      Posted

      Hi, we have had previous discussions.  I am just wondering how you are finding the agomelatine now?

      i am of a mind to ask for it as my anxiety is no better.  It is more like agitation with no motivation.

      if you know of any other websites I will look more details up.

    • ellebi
      ellebi ann55375

      Posted

      Yes I am finding it ok, hard to give a definet answer as in the midst of starting this, I came off an SSRI and reduced Lyrica so alot of stuff going on with me at present
    • ann55375
      ann55375 brian67943

      Posted

      Hi just noticed you are on valdoxan upping dose.  Can you tell me was it a success?  I am at wits end as others have made me quite ill.
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