Venlafaxine

[Trudi-Cox]

My neurologist has prescribed Venlafaxine 37.5mg - has anyone else taken this? - any feed back would be welcome before I take the plunge - thanks

[gotmarried2012]

Hi there my name is Julie I have been on this drug for years its been really good for me but I had to have increased a few times I had no side effects it a good medication I really hope it works for you to good luck and I hope you feel better soon.xxx

[Trudi-Cox in reply to gotmarried2012]

Julie, thank you so much for that! He warned me I might feel sick for 3 weeks and then reading all the other side-effects I COULD have, I felt I just couldn't face it. Now I might give it a try! You've been on it for some time, is that the case, one is on it for life? Or does one try and come off it??

[Trudi-Cox in reply to Trudi-Cox]

Julie, my main problem is the fatigue, was that yours?? Thank you, Trudi xx

[gotmarried2012 in reply to Trudi-Cox]

People suffer side effects but your on the smallest dose so it depends on how you are with medication but I would start it as all medications side effects are different so you have to weigh it up but your on a good medication and to be on a small amount it should be ok but for me I was put on it years ago and it helped me so much I have just been diagnosed with TBI and epilepsy and ihave no memory's so for me nothing could protect me but save me of years of a much worse brain injury I hope this help you good look and let me know how you get on its in the best interest that you don't worry about side effects but you do get them give them chance to ease of before comming of them there good time is everything love juliexxxxxxc

[Candace8]

Hi Iv been on it for about 4 years. Never had a problem, a dry mouth though at first, very bad but that actually be one of my other drugs lol I can't remember which now. Ob does pass. You start on a low dose and then build it up but I'm more normal now 😝. Kind off !!!!!! X

[Candace8]

Oh I'm on 1 37.5 and 2 lot of 75 in the morning