Venlafaxine

[Whatacrocof]

Hi I have been on 75mg since the 17 October (started on 37.5mg in sept) and feel so down with really dark thoughts. Should I be feeling better by now after 10 weeks or do I need a dosage increase?

I was on Lexapro from July 21 - Sept 22.

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Increase the dosage until you start to feel better, ask Dr to go to 150mg

I went up to 300mg at one stage, now on 37.5mg

Firstly, OP, sorry you are feeling so low. You are right to search for better help when you are still feeling like this.

You have much further you can go on Venlafaxine, which worked wonders for me at 150mg. And if that doesn't work then there are other things you can try. See your GP tomorrow if at all possible - and don't be embarrassed to say it's a MH emergency if you need to. Also ask if you can be referred to a psychiatrist to review your case.

Finally, remember this is a difficult period for many people, even if they have no underlying MH issues, and especially if they do. On paper I love Christmas, but every year I struggle more than usual.

Take good care of your courageous self.

@MH1111 thank you for your reply I made the mistake of reading reviews and they have scared me so much. I have had meds since I was 19 I’m 46 now but was off them for 5 years which hasn’t been great. X

@scarecrow22 i have a gp appointment on Tuesday and an appointment with my psychiatrist the week after. I will contact him to see if it can be brought forward (it’s a private one as the waiting lists were so long).

Yh Christmas is definitely a tough time of year.

I went through a break up in the summer and that hasn’t helped (don’t think he could cope with my depression). I also have therapy weekly but feel like I’ve gone mad.

I cried this evening to my Dad bless him, he doesn’t know what to do (my mum has passed).

thank you so much for your reply x

Remember, people for whom a medication doesn't work are motivated to write about it - once we find one that works we are more likely to start enjoying our lives, moving on. Meds work for the right people. Please don't Google any of this!

You have had a LOT happen to make things tough. Be super kind to yourself. And I'm pleased you have these appointments coming up.

Post again on here and tag me if you need to talk in the meantime. I'm not on MN much, but will get a notification.

@scarecrow22 thank you so much it means a lot.

How is today? Have you got any plans?

@Whatacrocof hows things?

I found your thread googling the name of my new meds and this came up
I’m day 4 of 75mg
I’m with the NHS with follow up calls and then a psych appt in Feb for a med review I assume

happy to talk

@StillDancingEvenOnTheRainyDays I’m doing ok on the 150mg and just taking one day at a time.

how are you feeling so far? X

Dp is on it, 5 years, was taking 2 37.5 but now reduced to 1. He thinks it is god but took a few weeks to adjust

@gogohmm thats reassuring thank you. After all the scary stories I’ve read (yes I googled) I’m glad I’ve started them x

Hope things are continuing to improve. Thinking of you.

@scarecrow22 apologies I have only just read this. I feel like I have gone backwards. My ex bf has been contacting me intermittently abs when I reply he ignores me. I’m so anxious all the time and just want to cry as I miss him so much. We spoke yesterday and he said we are separated and done and he wants to move on with his life. He said I could text occasionally and he will reply but needs distance whether that’s 6 month a year or never again. I’m so upset xx