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I have only been on venlafaxine for 1 month 75mg. I don't feel it is right for me, will I have withdrawal symptoms if I just stop after such a short time?

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I just started Venlafaxine on Monday, and it has started to gradually make my chest more numb each day. My chest feels really tight, with a little bit of pain, and it's making me have shortness of breath. I was told to not stop taking Venlafaxine after starting it because I will have withdrawals. Are those symptoms normal, and if they aren't, will

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Hi. I understand your concern s. Better to consult a psychiatrist and a pulmonologist both to assess the situation in detail ...  Read More

4 months ago I stopped taking venlafaxine after 9 years of use. I felt it wasn’t working as well for anxiety as it had used to. Around 2 weeks after stopping the drug. I started to experience nausea after eating, weight loss and ibs type symptoms. I had a CT scan, upper and lower endoscopes and MRCP but nothing found. Is it possible that this has o

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Discontinuation syndrome of venlafaxine has moderate to high severity but delayed occurrence is rare.IBS may be related to your anxiety which has increased recently. Antidepressants cause weight gain ...  Read More

Doctors what if i take out pellets of Venlafaxine prolonged release capsules and swallow them with water ? Is it safe ?

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Hello, No it's not advisable as it will affect the prolonged release property of drug. Consult your doctor before altering dose as vanlafaxine can cause withdrawal symptoms. ...  Read More

Sir iam on medication since 3years now doses decreased and iam taking only venlafaxine 37.5mg and logen beta 10mg now due to lock down icant go to doctor please tell me any substitute of venlafaxine which ican buy from medical store

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psychiatry medications are not available over the counter..you wil have to continue the same medicines..probably a different brand depending on availability.. you can reach out to your Psychiatrist fo ...  Read More

I am switching from 187.5 venlafaxine to 50 mg desvenlafaxine. What is the correct way to do this?

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I have been taking venlafaxine 75 mg for around 6 years for depression. Over the years, I have gradually experienced reduced sexual desire, arousal and erection quality. Initially, normal sexual content could stimulate me, but gradually I needed stronger stimulation to feel excited or achieve an erection. Recently, even extreme sexual content does

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Hu, you can try alternative medicines for depression ...  Read More

Iam taking Venlafaxine 150 for my Anxiety Disorder My Anxiety is getting better but I have erection problem like inability to get or keep an erection??? Is this common side effect of venlafaxine????

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Side effect of venlafaxine It can be corrected with addition of another medication ...  Read More

I am taking 37.5 MG venlafaxine for depression on doctor recommendation every night for last 4 days. I am not able to sleep properly due to sudden changes in heart rate, hallucinations, Nausea, dizziness and sometimes loss of breath. The side effects remain till next day afternoon. Is this expected?

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Sometimes Venlafaxine itself can cause sleep disturbance or can lower blood pressure.. so Check ur BP and also discuss with ur doctor if u can shift the drug to mornings which can be helpful.... ...  Read More

I have been taking venlafaxine for my ongoing depression and anxiety. Recently, for severe neck pain due to pinched nerve, i have been prescribed Ultracet 2 times a day for 7 days. Is it safe to take venlafaxine and ultracet together as ultracet is also kind of an SNRI?

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Yes you can. No issues. However do not take ultracet for long. ...  Read More

I am on desvenlafaxine 25mg...i tried to taper the med..But it is harder.. Is it possible to shift to venlor 37.5mg..So that i can conveniently taper using beed counting method..

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Consult a psychiatrist before making changes to the type or kind of medication. A lot needs to be considered before changing or reducing medication ...  Read More

For anxiety disorder i was prescribed with Venlafaxine 75mg initially for two weeks. Now its escalated to 75+37.5mg by my psychiatrist. So total of 112.5mg at once in the night is too much? Im scared to take this much. Btw im having long term and relapsing anxiety disorder from last 3 years. After the treatment its goes and relapses. Earlier meds

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225mg is the maximum dose it can be titrated up to depending on the response, and tolerability. ...  Read More

Hello, why is there a burning sensation inside my body and my palms get hot when i take venlafaxine? I have just started and cannot tolerate. Is there any solution to it?

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I have a BP problem, and for that, I take medicine stamlo trio 40/12.5. With medicine, my BP remains normal. After unsuccessful attempts at SSRI, my dr gave me duloxetine at first, but only after the first dosage my bp was 140/98 at avg. I tried 3 to 4 times, but becoz of high bp, i quit. Now, I was given venlafaxine but after having a first dosage

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Is venlafaxine safe for long term use???my psychiatrist prescribe it for attention deficit disorder and depression.plz reply sir/mam

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Yes its safe. But for how long should that be taken, detailed evaluation is important. ...  Read More

My Doctor Give Me Venlafaxine 150 for Bipolar 2 Disorder But iam Having Depressive Episode why?? ...

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This is not Bipolar treatment ...  Read More

I am taking Veniz Xr 150 for past 8 months. I got severe Constipation . I also followed eating Fiber food and consuming lot of water but it does not work for me I still get constipated & starting to get Obese??

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You can take a Laxative after consultation with doctor to rule out other causes of constipation. Don’t worry. You will be fine. ...  Read More

Any problem if taking Venice xr 75+ 37.5 (two capsule )in morning if that helps day time anxiety especially afternoon and day time energy and 37.5 (one capsule ) in bedtime if that cause sedation that helps to sleep ?

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It doesn't matter when u take it The dose and your response to medications matter ...  Read More

Erectile dysfunction due to Anti Deppressent can be reversed ... . . .. . ... ... .. ... ... ...

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Hello doctor, Is it safe to take Gabapin NT 100 if someone is already taking Venlafaxine xr 75mg ?? Thanks so much

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Hi.. Though it's not a harmful combo,May I please know the reason for adding GABA in your prescription? I mean some more details needed to comment further. Do discuss with a psychiatrist in detail. ...  Read More

Hello Doctor, Is it safe to take melatonin supplement with Venlafaxine XR ? Thanks for valuable input.

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Absolutely safe.... ...  Read More

Amisulpride used for anxiety eventhough why doctor has given me venlafaxine for panic. Is both can help me??

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Yes I believe you should discuss your concerns in detail with a mental health professional to gain an insight about nature of problem and ways to overcome it through psychotheraputic techniques Consu ...  Read More

I'm taking nexito(10-0-10)and venlafaxine(75-0-0). I'm taking venlafaxine from 1 month, I'm having gastric pain in the middle part of the chestsinve 15 days. I took pentocid for 10 days and dsr 4 days after that -twice but it is not helping. What can I do before going to the doctor? What are the other meds that I can try for depression for which I

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Don’t self medicate. Discuss with your doctor. Get an ecg done also. ...  Read More

Hello mam /sir i am on venlafaxine xr.my query is, is it possible to not to have any withdrawal symptoms of it even while stoping it completely.

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If venlafaxine is tapered off gradually, withdrawal symptoms may not be there. However if stopped abruptly, withdrawal symptoms occur. ...  Read More

I’ve been on Venlafaxine for almost two months. I started with 37.5 mg for two weeks and switched to 75 mg after that. As my depression begins to fade away for the first time in months, I am beginning to be able to function properly. The only problem is as of recently while I am getting ready for bed, I have started to hallucinate. I see shadows of

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Hii there Gud to hear that you are able to function properly. Don't worry about these hallucinations as it could be normal phenomenon. Some hallucinations are considered to be normal variation of huma ...  Read More

I'm taking Venlafaxine 75 Mg twice a day for anxiety, once in the morning and once in the late afternoon. I'm usually very fatigued during the day and take a lot of naps. I wanted to start taking MCT Oil because I hear it boosts energy, but I wasn't sure if there would be any dangerous interactions with venlafaxine. I know MCT is natural

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Interaction of this medicine with others are comparatively risky, best to take the composition of MCT oil to your doctor and take opinion. ...  Read More

Whenever I forget to take medicine I feel something strange inside my front head and blurred eye vision even for a second I feel I will fell down on ground.im taking this medicine from last 4years now want to get rid.please suggest me something

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Continue your medication, consult your psychiatrist. ...  Read More

For my severe Anxiety problems my Doctor has prescribed Venlafaxine 75mg for first day (after dinner), and there after 150mg for 2 months. I took the 76mg yesterday night. After having the capsule (Venlor-XR 75mg) I had the following problems: I could not sleep, Sweating, Bloating, Gas, Indigestion, and Shooting headache. Hence, I would like to kn

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Not always all the medicines r helpful, so try 1 to 2 days more, then if it is not managable , consult ur psychiatrist. ...  Read More

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