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bendymind

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Venlafaxine side effects
« on: January 23, 2013, 01:40:20 PM »

I have come off Paroxetine, tried Mirtazipine (failed)

Dr now has me on 150gm slow release Venlafaxine

Since going onto Venlafaxine I have had sciatica in my left leg, my blood preasure is high and I have the shakes in my hands

Has anyone had these side effects ? - do they pass ?

I asked Dr if I could go back to Paroxetine as it did work great for me but he refused saying its no longer prescribed once someone comes off it. ( I wanted to come off it because 20mg killed my sex drive which has not improved yet )
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Re: Venlafaxine side effects
« Reply #1 on: January 23, 2013, 10:31:42 PM »
How long have you been taking Venlafaxine?  Sometimes it can take a few months to really settle in your system and side effects usually pass with time.  I imagine the GP is worried about changing meds so often, it might not be helpful in the long run
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Re: Venlafaxine side effects
« Reply #2 on: January 24, 2013, 10:58:07 AM »
I'm in my second month Catb

I am sick of feeling so low
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Re: Venlafaxine side effects
« Reply #3 on: January 26, 2013, 03:37:32 AM »
I can only speak for myself but took a good few months to settle on Venlafaxine.

Are you taking the tablets at the same time each day? I noticed more when I was coming off them (didn't work for me) I developed physical shakes.
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Re: Venlafaxine side effects
« Reply #4 on: January 27, 2013, 04:13:29 PM »
Hi Leo

yep, I take one at the same time every morning.
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Re: Venlafaxine side effects
« Reply #5 on: January 29, 2013, 08:45:42 PM »
How you feeling now bendy?  Sometimes these AD's take 3 + months to settle and that usually includes any sexual function, or lack of it!

Hope things are a bit better
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Re: Venlafaxine side effects
« Reply #6 on: January 30, 2013, 01:46:41 PM »
Feeling much better Cat - thanks for asking

They are strange slow-release capsules and are like lots of tiny bits inside an outer capsule

I have been fine until about mid afternoon then felt the 'darkness' coming on. Then it seems to pass and I pick up again.

I still have sciatica and getting BP checked tomorrow - only mild shakes in the mornings

So things could be on the 'up' (apart from down below LOL)
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Re: Venlafaxine side effects
« Reply #7 on: January 30, 2013, 09:30:17 PM »
I pleased you're feeling much better.  It always takes a while to stabilise on any medication.  The afternoon darkness is not uncommon, perhaps you're feeling exhausted at that point in the day.  Depression can really knock the stuffing out us.

I also suffer sciatica of the most horrendous kind.  It's caused by a back problem and can be excruciating.  That can also pull us down.

Good luck with tomorrow and let us know how it goes.
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Re: Venlafaxine side effects
« Reply #8 on: January 31, 2013, 04:00:58 PM »
Oh well BP is still high so been put on pills for that too....

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