Been on venlafaxine for 3 weeks and still feel anxiety and depression

[Frenchy1292]

Still feel anxiety and depression but at a low level through the day but more so in the evening I'm on 75mg started on 32.5mg for 3 days then upped it is this normal after 3 weeks? Any help or advice would really help,I've tryed so many meds now and nothing really worked I'm so hoping this does

[Agora1]

You're doing good Frenchy1292. Follow your doctor's orders, take it the same

time everyday. I take my medication with food it can help it metabolize better,

hydrate and most importantly, give it 4-6 weeks to real full efficacy. Until your

body/brain adjust to the dose, there may be some break through symptoms.

Keep in touch with doctor and you should start feeling better soon. xx

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You need to be patient allow a five week period to get used to your medication.

Remember you need to possibly have some side affects at this time, however that is normal and you need to understand we all follow the same pathways to control our health concerns

You may also be sent to see a therapist to talk out your problems at a later date. You will possibly need to understand the source of your concerns, worry and learn how to control them

BOB

[Frenchy1292]

Thankyou for your replys I've been off work for the last 6 months as it's been soo bad and have been tryed on 4 different meds.my head has been so up and down I think because all the changes in chemicals from different meds,I'm so hoping this one works this time I won't to get off this rolercoster,

[kosmo_20]

Not long enough. The medication needs more time to work. I've been on it myself. It worked. It just took time. The typical window for remission is anywhere from 4-6 weeks, sometimes longer. Hang in there. Also, you will continue to see improvement over several months. SSRIs take time to work. God bless.

[Frenchy1292]

Thankyou for your reply kosmo_20 I'm doing my best to keep my mind occupied,just want to get back to work but I also want to make sure I'm on the mend after so many med failures in the 6 months I've been off

[Telecomgoddess]

It can take 4 - 6 weeks to really feel the effects. You're also on low dosage, which is good. I would encourage you to look for small positive moments. As your body assimilates this medication, you might not get upset as quickly as before - POSITIVE MOMENT!

I wish you luck. I've been in venlafaxine for many years, but only recently needed to increase what I was taking. I hope your new year's holiday is safe and drama-free.

[Frenchy1292 in reply to Telecomgoddess]

Thankyou so much for your support and advice I had a really good day today so I'm so hoping it's the start of good times,hope you have a great new year

[Frenchy1292]

I've had a great week this week but out of the blue yesterday I just felt so down and spent most of the nite crying and feeling hopeless,is this normal even if the meds are the rite ones? It's just I've been on so many different meds that haven't worked I'm worried this isn't going to work,

[Bela64 in reply to Frenchy1292]

Hi frenchy1292 I truly understand where you coming from..I been having the some issues with medication I tried somany and not any help infact some of Than made me feel worse..I tried Prozac, sertraline,citalopran ,venlafaxine,amitriptyline,and now I’m on Duloxetine 60 mg for the past seven weeks and so far I feel more depressed than ever ..feeling very anxious in the morning and some days all day .. this been going in on for over a year now 😔have to call my doctor next week and explain to him how I been feeling,, I have no doubt that he will change it again...don’t wanna to discourage you,...just want to let you know hat you are not on your own ,and praying for god that both of us ,will find a medication to suite us soon.🙏🏼.is not fun feeling like this . Please keep me updated how you getting on with the medication ...best wishes and hugs on the way to you...Bella

[Frenchy1292 in reply to Bela64]

Thankyou for your reply it means alot to get support off other people in the same boat,life is difficult enough without this thrown in ontop I feel alot better now than I did 6 months ago I can actually get out of bed and eat and little things like have a wash which I couldn't do back then I hope this is a little wobble and will get back to normal soon,I hope it goes well with your doc and I so hope you get some relief very soon

[gizmo22 in reply to Bela64]

Bela64 can I ask how you are now..as I have been on the same road as you for 3 months.

[Frenchy1292 in reply to gizmo22]

Sorry for late reply I didn't get a notification, I'm a lot better now the meds really have helped I'm working 3 days a week now and doing a lot more still not 100% but in a lot better place than I was, how are you doing? Its a horrible place to be but you will get through it trust me, it mite take a while but that's OK just try to be good to yourself, are you on meds? Is this the first time you have felt like this?

[Frenchy1292]

Had a really bad nite last nite didn't sleep much and was emotional and same today just feel horrible and down really getting fed up with it all now,I've had a really good week feeling upbeat and it's just a massive kick in the teeth when you feel like this again 😢