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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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  • rachel89480
    rachel89480 louise37661

    Posted

    Hey

    I'd really love your advice, I also suffer from ADHD and I'm at the cross roads with the SSRis, for some reason your post inspired me to contact you.

  • freya0805
    freya0805 louise37661

    Posted

    Hi Louise, Valdoxan (agomelatine) has been amazing for me.  After a disasterous 5 years in a fog on Venlafaxine (resulting in a 30 kg weight gain amongst the many, many undesirable side effects), I began Valdoxan (under a new psychiatrist) which I took for 2 years.  eLFTs were always clear and I don't drink alcohol.   Valdoxan has been thoroughly effective for MDD and Anxiety, with no side effects and I lost all the weight I gained on the Venlafaxine (plus some more).  I ceased the Valdoxan with no side effects other than a mild headache for a few days (barely noticeable).  I am in Australia and if you shop around you can find Valdoxan at a competitive price - the lowest I found is $59 per month (S E Qld).  Valdoxan (and my new psychiatrist) were a godsend!  Good luck !

    • ellebi
      ellebi freya0805

      Posted

      Good to hear a positive report. I have been on a coctail of drugs so have withdrew from an ssri and am just taking the Valdoxan and Lyrica but havent noticed any change yet, hopefully soon. fingers crossed
  • mark60927
    mark60927 louise37661

    Posted

    G'day there,

    I have been on Valdoxan 50 mg for 6 weeks now. Also on Seroquil 50 mg as well at present. In the past I have been on Lexapro, Effexor and Cymbalta. The reason I am now on Valdoxan is due to bad anxiety whilst trying to sleep, which was been non-existent for many weeks, due to business stress and A separated marriage.

    I find that I am very teary, lack motivation, and still struggling to get to sleep and stay asleep.

    Did not like taking SSRIs in the past as they did wear off affect over time and also sexually they had terrible side effects.

    I am keen to hear other people's feedback about Valdoxan and also other options including non-medical which may be out there.

    • ellebi
      ellebi mark60927

      Posted

      I also get bad anxiety when I sleep, its dreadful.. could wake up gasping for breath during the night or with palpitations or my body jumping, its awful. Im only taking 25mg Voldoxan at present and havent noticed any change either yet.

      I also have tried every ssri on the market literally and again I found they wore off over time, more recently I was on 20mg Lexapro which worked years ago perfectly but not this time and I lost all interest in sex the past year too.

      I am starting Phychotherapy tomorrow as I feel this is something that might help as has been recommended by heaps of people.

    • ann55375
      ann55375 ellebi

      Posted

      How is your valdoxan going. I have now been prescribed it after stopping sertraline as it gave me such bad side effects.  I am scared tomstart it as ive had such awful side effects with others.  There seem to be a few of you on these and i would love some feedback.
    • ellebi
      ellebi ann55375

      Posted

      I am on it now since November, have also tried others like Setraline with horrendous side effects. I have not noticed my anxiety or depression any worse or better on the Valdoxan but I have also withdrew have other drugs which would have added to this. But side effects are non existant, I felt extremely tired for first week or two but that wore off
    • ann55375
      ann55375 ellebi

      Posted

      Sorry its vortione they are trying makes younsickly. Want to try valdoxan domyounthinkmitsmworth a go?
    • Marley0
      Marley0 mark60927

      Posted

      Hi Mark

      I don't know how you are doing now, but remember a separation is stressful and the most healthiest/stable people generally crash.  What you are experiencing could be within the relms of 'expected norms.  Have you tried counselling, writing or drawing?  Expressing those emotions positively - punching a pillow?  It might not be your 'thing' but finding something might help.  All the medication in the world won't help if you don't find a way to externalise what you are feeling.

      Marley

  • tina08827
    tina08827 louise37661

    Posted

    Hi louise

    I have suffered from depression and biploar dissorder for many many years.

    I started taking effoxor and seriquil

    This did improve my behaviour and mental state alot but it was not perfect untill i added valdoxan to the mix

    Since being on valdoxan (6months now)

    I am not getting depressed low or angry for no given reason.

    Valdoxan has been my saviour against the war against myself mentally and has releaved pressure off my family.

    I would suggest seeing a phyciatrist ypu conmect with so they can fully determine you're needs medically.

    Good luck.

    • ellebi
      ellebi tina08827

      Posted

      Glad to hear. Are you taking the Valdoxan with Effexor and seraquil?

      I'm taking mine at the moment with lyrica and xanax.

      Off the lexapro since December

    • tina08827
      tina08827 ellebi

      Posted

      Yes i am taking 150mg effexor, 50mg ceriquel and 25mg valdoxan.

      I havnt tried the combination your on but this combination works for me

    • ellebi
      ellebi tina08827

      Posted

      Tried Effexor before but it didn't agree with me. Have heard of seraquil but never tried it

    • beverly68827
      beverly68827 ellebi

      Posted

      My doctor mentioned Seroquil, but I came home and looked it up. I read it is an anti-psycotic medicine, so it may be good for other things, but I would be scared to take it. 
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