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Ewok

2y ago

Anxiety worse on Venlafaxine: Does it get better?

Has anyone felt like their anxiety or panic attacks have gotten worse on Venlafaxine? I've been on the low dose for over a week and the last three days, my anxiety level has been through the roof! I just started on 75mg today (Dr request) because my anxiety has been horrible! Please tell me it gets better! Feels like my anxiety has gotten way out of control. I'm hoping that in a week or so, it levels out and things will be ok. I've been a reck the last few days 🤞😵‍💫 😭

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NotCrazy

2y ago

Just a suggestion for anyone who may have a hard time falling asleep. I used to take it right at bedtime and by the time I woke up I was feeling ready to go lol. Then it would ware off by bedtime again
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Ewok

2y ago

it didn't keep you awake at night? I am now taking 75mg around 9am and when it's bedtime I'm STILL having a hard time sleeping 😐
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NotCrazy

2y ago

I went bonkers with anxiety! I would literally freak out and pull my hair. Not pulling it out but you know. It was the best for my pain but I had to get off of it. I am on Desvenlafaxine now and it's better. Unfortunately it's not as good on the pain but I'm not on "freak out" mode now
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Ewok

2y ago

oh no! I am so sorry, I'm glad that something else helped you. I think I'm going to have a conversation with my Dr, woke up this morning and my anxiety/panic attack was high (just waking up for the day 🤦‍♀️) are you having any side effects with Desvenlafaxine?
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sparklyangel

2y ago

I feel okay on it. I'm still restless but I have to take it cause of my fatty liver
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Ewok

2y ago

the insomnia is horrible!!! I'm waking up every 2 hours, looking forward to that being GONE! lol
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Ewok

2y ago

ok, good to know, thank you for sharing, very helpful. I've only been on 75mg since around 2pm yesterday, I took them this morning, and today feel way better (Knock on wood) I hope it stays this way 🤞

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