Depression.: Being treated for... - Atrial Fibrillati...

Atrial Fibrillation Support

31,216 members36,861 posts

Depression.

kiki1952 profile image
6 Replies

Being treated for depression as well as AF I am on Mirtazapine 30mg since June, but still feel terrible, so they have put me on Venlafaxine 75mg as well which they will increase. Has anyone been on this? and how long does it take to work? I have been on it for 11 days.

Thank's Keith.

Written by
kiki1952 profile image
kiki1952
To view profiles and participate in discussions please or .
Read more about...
6 Replies
Mejulie69 profile image
Mejulie69

Hi Keith, I don't know that drug, but if it helps, I took Paroxetine and it worked a treat. After a month of taking it, I decided I was ready to wean myself off it, and did so successfully. I am back to being myself again (AF aside). Stick with it - it can take a few weeks to work.

kiki1952 profile image
kiki1952 in reply to Mejulie69

Mejulie69 Thankyou.

MazzyB profile image
MazzyB

Hi, sorry no, but wishing you all the best.

It might be worth trying the depression community on this site with this question.

Venlafaxine is a powerful second line antidepressant. With your combination of antidepressants, I imagine you are seeing a psychiatrist. Consider having a word with the community psychiatric nurse.

They are well known antidepressant medications. It takes some time before you can experience any improvement. Keep in mind that some psychotropic drugs are contraindicated when you take anti-arrhythmic drugs.

kiki1952 profile image
kiki1952 in reply to

Thank's.

You may also like...

Depression

the AF. I have always suffered with anxiety but since this I have become severely depressed. My...

Depression

regarding Depression, my Doctor thought i had Depression and suggested I try Sertraline 50mgs,...

Depression,

lot of people get depression, with AF? My doctor seem to think i have Depression, and says its...

Depression

Hi been very stressed and depressed recently is it safe to take anti depressants I.e.-:fluoxetine...

Loneliness and depression

supportive. Some of us are going to get lonely and depressed as well as anxious in the months to...