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Suzysheep
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Venlafaxine
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October 06, 2021, 03:59:35 PM »
Hi,
My dr has just prescribed me venlafaxine for my anxiety. I’m currently taking citalopram, but after 7 weeks with no improvement she thinks it’s best to try something else.
She said they are highly recommend for menopausal anxiety, so hoping they work.
Has anyone any experience of taking them?
Bit nervous to start…. But there’s no point flogging a dead horse with the citalopram! X
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CLKD
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Re: Venlafaxine
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October 06, 2021, 04:41:30 PM »
What's to lose? Your GP seems happy to prescribe and support until U find something that eases symptoms. As with any medication, it can be Trial and Error.
Do U have to wean off B4 beginning the new medication?
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Suzysheep
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Re: Venlafaxine
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October 06, 2021, 05:34:22 PM »
No, apparently you can just swap. She looked it up on her database. X
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CLKD
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Re: Venlafaxine
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October 06, 2021, 05:48:08 PM »
That's good. Would you leave the swap until Friday = weekend ?
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Suzysheep
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Re: Venlafaxine
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October 06, 2021, 05:59:58 PM »
No… husband is off this week, so I’m just going to get on with it whilst he’s here to help! Xx
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CLKD
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October 06, 2021, 06:52:41 PM »
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CherrySG
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Re: Venlafaxine
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October 07, 2021, 06:48:53 AM »
My son has been taking venlafaxine for the last two years or so. He's been on citalopram and fluoxetine but these seem to be working well for him, although it took a while. He's 26.
Hope you have as good a result, it can be a tricky journey with anxiety.
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Suzysheep
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Re: Venlafaxine
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October 08, 2021, 04:42:23 PM »
Bad day with side effects today. Lots of shaking… feeling sick… ugh.
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CLKD
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Re: Venlafaxine
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October 08, 2021, 04:56:17 PM »
Oh have a
Can U tolerate it?
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Suzysheep
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Re: Venlafaxine
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October 08, 2021, 05:31:23 PM »
I’m going to have to. X thanks for the hug xx
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CLKD
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October 08, 2021, 06:32:59 PM »
The nausea is the worst issue 4 me with anything .........
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Suzysheep
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Re: Venlafaxine
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October 09, 2021, 02:02:59 PM »
I have started the shakes now. My anxiety was less today, but my hands are really shaking. It’s horrible.
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CLKD
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October 09, 2021, 08:01:08 PM »
A lot of that mayB anxiety about the medication. Is it enough to empty a cup of tea, I've done that int he past
. Let the medication do it's work ;-)
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Suzysheep
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October 09, 2021, 08:15:39 PM »
Yes, you’re probably right. The shaking has gone down as the day has wore on.
Ugh…..
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CLKD
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R U eating?
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