Any thoughts? Doc ne ... Withdrawal can be intense if suddenly quit from being on high dose. I do take .25mg of klonopin, which helps take the edge off but don’t love taking it. Most people end up on about 150 mg/day. This is ... Effexor (venlafaxine) is safe up to 450 mg/day. Since 2006, I've been taking Effexor (Teva-Venlafaxine XR): 5 capsules daily @ 75mg = 375mg with Wellbutrin XL: 1 tablet daily @ 300mg. I was diagnosed with depression at 15 (Im 29 now), and have been on and off antidepressants during this time, first Prozac then Lexapro, which didnt really help me much. I wasted enough time trying Zoloft.hi.. wildcat.. i was switched to venlafaxine in the last 7 days from 37.5 to 75mg.. i was on lexapro for the second time. Just out of curiousity, if Celexa and Lexapro worked well why did your doctor switch you to Effexor? Our chemistry changes and it affects the medication we take alot of times, so your gp is not well informed at all.
Each day seems different. Effexor is … Available for Android and iOS devices. Any dose above 150 also helps with anxiety.I hope you can find a good CBT therapist that you feel good with to help you as the search for an effective pill proceeds. I’ve always taken SSRIS, for about 13 years. There is a broad range of symptoms, usual ones being visual problems, numbness, tingling and weakness. Hi all.I have been taking Zoloft for about 6 months, and it has truly changed my life. No others have seemed to works so my therapist switched me to Effexor.
Try searching for what you seek or The easiest way to lookup drug information, identify pills, check interactions and set up your own personal medication records. The stomach problem you had or are you having new side effects from the venlafaxine?Wildcat, do U think it’s normal to be irritable? Last year, my anxiety & depression recurred. I'm not sure what you mean. Dosage is the key here with Effexor in my experience with it. I did yard work all day, I come in the house and cook super and get irritable over little stuff.Still looking for answers?
However, i could make an endless list of other medical di ... Usually, when pt experiences what appears to be a "plateau" in response to antidepressants, it could be that the medication needs adjustment. I’m able to go to work, but still nervous all day long. Vague: painful blindness, odd sensations of the body, weakness, bowel/bladder changes, etc. We comply with the HONcode standard for trustworthy health information - Used for the treatment of significant depression (Major Depressive Disorder). It sounds like ur involved ur dtrs care; w/ her consent, you cld schedule a meeting with her & her doc or encourage her to c her doc ASAP. ThanksHi, L! Select one or more newsletters to continue. an indication it won't work again at whatever doseage? Would love to hear other experiences and if they feel I should stay on it?
Lastly feel numb in the head... ”medicine head”. I’ve always taken SSRIS, for about 13 years. I will give this dose at least a month. Effexor (venlafaxine): Effexor (venlafaxine) is safe up to 450 mg/day. My question for others is (no one may know) is since the Effexor XR pooped out, and now been off of it about 2-3 mo., is it possible I should retry it at 225-300mg to get the SNRI effect or does the fact that it pooped at at 75mg. I’m able to go to work, but still nervous all day long. No others have seemed to works so my therapist switched me to Effexor. Still don’t like to be around people, low appetite, up and down depressed feeling, lower anxiety but nervous and tired. Should I hang in there and see if these are just side effects and if they go away? Celexa and Lexapro worked good.
Most people end up on about 150 … Signs that it might be working?
Depressed mood, anxiety, and lack of interest in activities may need up to 6-8 weeks to fully improve. The Effexor just quit help;ing, I found myself once again crying and did not know why. but this time lexapro didn;t work .. they switched me because i was having stomach problems.. so do you think it will go away .. please help meHi, jennifer! If you want to quit a medication, you should call the doctor who prescribed it and discuss why.
Upsides. Are you weaning off Lexapro or are you to continue taking it?Forgot to mention, Celexa worked for about 7 years and Lexapro for 3 years.