Venlaflaxine

[scole7]

Does anybody else have the same problem I do from Venlaflaxine, I have been changed from slow release to imidiate release. If I happen to miss more than one and a half days worth I feel do sick and dizzy. It's very hard to describe but to me it feels a likey a stomach bug where you are going to vomit and the dizzyness is like I loose coordination. Feels so horrible. I do not miss them often but if I do I know about it. Anybody else get similar side effects?

[blackcat64013]

Hi,

I have symptoms within 24 hours of missing a dose, even when on Venlafaxine XR.

The new antidepressants have a short half life, that is pass through your system quite quickly.

There are quite a few symptoms listed for withdrawal effects including dizziness. You have two of them.

The best thing to do is take you usual dose as soon as you can and then resume usual timing.

Every body reacts differently so will be interesting to see what other people report

[Lx91]

Why have you been changed? The slow release is a much better medication I think. This is withdrawal symptoms... many people who stop taking this tablet report feeling flu like symptoms, sickness and dizzyness. I would just take your tablet as soon as you remember, can you set a reminder on your phone to help you remember to take them? I began forgetting to takr mine all the time and felt horrible, then stopped taking them altogether!!

L x

[Hidden in reply to Lx91]

Hi! Im taking venlafaxine xr & I don't have any side effects. My dose is 150 mgs twice daily.

[scole7 in reply to Lx91]

It costs more for the prolonged release... makes you laugh really all money. Xx ty x

[nessie71]

Hi I was on Venlafaxine XR but have been changed to the immediate release too I'm om 300mg twice daily and I also get this if I miss a dose or 2 I only ever miss doses if my meds have run out and my prescription isn't ready at the pharmacy for some reason. I also get a blinding headache too but not sure if its related to missed meds as I suffer with severe migraines anyway!!