I am new here. Venlafaxine/prevention & lorazepam

Unsure wether to continue up on venlafaxine. I made small improvements on each upped dose but I had crying as side effects each time and more anxiety. Now on 150mgs of Venlafaxine & lorazepam. Since being on 150mgs hardly any improvement after 9 weeks just crying or nothing. I had nothing to cry about until my dog died 2 weeks ago. I am still getting side effects and I thing my crying is too deep. My psychiatrist wants to put me on pregabalin and stop lorazepam and up my dose again. But I am afraid because I'm not sure if these are the right anti reps for me & I dread having to withdraw it they are unsuitable. Anyone else had this problem of am I just too g crazy!

[samack]

This sounds all too familiar to me. Its a good question as to whether to increase a dose or stop it. In my experience, its a crap shoot and even the dr is relying on is hit or miss. I've actually weaned off venlafixine without problem (now I'm back on it) but many have a hell of a withdrawal. Have you expressed your concerns to your Dr? There are no right answers unfortunately .I have 4 other meds along with venlafaxine. What a life its been with these meds, no?

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Thanks samavk, what other meds are you taking please

[samack in reply to Hidden]

Lamotrigine, Abilify, Adderall and Lexapro is my new med, one week. My dr wondered if Abilify was working so he was tapering me off. Unfortunately I became suicidal so stayed on it. Abilify is a good med however because it amplifies the effect of antidepressants. There's the conundrum.

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Thank you