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Vanlafexine & other depression tablets

lovebug72
lovebug72

Hi all I got a question about my depression tablet I been on Vanlafexine for years & I tried lots off other tablets but nothing seams to work or I get real bad side effects from them but I wasted that maybe I could add a tablet to my venlafaxine. Wanted to ask if anyone on Vanlafexine &  a other tablet & as it made them feel better or any diffrent ? X

doncornelius
doncornelius
My doctor gave me vaneflexine for possible anxiety. I’m afraid to take it. I tried lexapro a few years ago and it made me more anxious so I stopped. I do know people who say these meds made a huge difference in their lives. I know this doesn’t answer your question but if I can ask you a question. How did the first week or two on the venaflexine feel?
rianbooyer
rianbooyer
Results will vary from person to person. I was on it for a long while when i was in my 20's. I didn't need it as they mis-diagnosed me but while on it if i missed any dose it would remind me as every time my eyes moved it felt like my brain received a jolt of electricity.

Some people it does work for others it doesn't it highly depends on the specific chemistry in the brain and specific issues.

I have an uncle who takes it and got very violent. It was conflicting with the CBD he was taking and his meds needed adjusted to compensate as CBD and Marijuana causes a change in the way the liver metabolizes the medication into it's final form thus changing how it worked.

Best advice is to follow doctors advice and take it as prescribed. It will take time to ramp up so don't expect any immediate effects.

Also know it takes a long time to go off of. It wasn't as bad going off of as Klonopin (clonazepam generic) but still took a while and i had brain zaps for a few years after getting off it.

not trying to scare you just want to give all info possible.
huijui
huijui
Vanlafexine has been found to have a pronounced anti-anxiety effect. It is most effective in treating anxiety, depression, and the least — hypochondriac. In the treatment of severe and moderate depression, a rapid increase in the dose of venlafaxine allows you to get a response to therapy in a shorter time, increasing the effectiveness of treatment without impairing the tolerability of the drug.
Accordingly, you should not self-medicate and independently look for other pills that would reduce the side effects of the previous medication. Perhaps you need a course of therapy from https://aztherapyquest.com/. Contact a specialist.