Just started on sertraline and so far, I've had a few headaches, feeling very tired, a bit spaced out etc. Do these symptoms last the whole time, or will it mellow out over time?
Also, what was everyone else's experience with this medication? |
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"Just started on sertraline and so far, I've had a few headaches, feeling very tired, a bit spaced out etc. Do these symptoms last the whole time, or will it mellow out over time?
Also, what was everyone else's experience with this medication? "
You would be an incredibly lucky person not to have initial side effects with any anti depressant.
Read the info on the enclosed packet, this will tell you all about side effects (common to rare). Or look at the nhs website, it'll be more succinct.
The GP will want to monitor you over a period of time, so do attend the appointments.
Btw the side effects should settle down. |
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"Just started on sertraline and so far, I've had a few headaches, feeling very tired, a bit spaced out etc. Do these symptoms last the whole time, or will it mellow out over time?
Also, what was everyone else's experience with this medication?
You would be an incredibly lucky person not to have initial side effects with any anti depressant.
Read the info on the enclosed packet, this will tell you all about side effects (common to rare). Or look at the nhs website, it'll be more succinct.
The GP will want to monitor you over a period of time, so do attend the appointments.
Btw the side effects should settle down."
Thank you, glad to know they will settle  |
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"Just started on sertraline and so far, I've had a few headaches, feeling very tired, a bit spaced out etc. Do these symptoms last the whole time, or will it mellow out over time?
Also, what was everyone else's experience with this medication? "
I had been on these a few time 150mg I really didn't like the way they made me feel very disconnected and I couldn't orgasm
Then the jolts and flashes started to happen |
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I've been on them many times before, the initial symptoms are difficult but try to focus on your feelings and mood, try to find your previous baseline of normal and measure yourself against that. It's a tricky one as sometimes the sertraline can essentially make you feel numb to everyone and everything around you, but stick with it, happy to talk anytime |
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Hi I’m actually a speciality emergency medic working in a&e and had experience working in primary care also. I did try privately messaging you but I’m out of your age range.
All medication similar to this carry side effects, and many of them make you feel worse before you feel better, indeed some cause patients to have suicidal thoughts not long after starting them, however you need to bear with them, they’ll take a few months to get used to and gain some benefit from them. We’re not 100% on how they fully work on some people and not on others, so we do often have to trial different ones before we find the right one for you. Keep your gp up to date with your progress. Hope they help and you feel an improvement soon xxx Dean |
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Long term usage can leave you having twitching, face and maybe other parts of the body which becomes uncontrollable. So must be doing some damage with the nerve system
I was advised many years ago that it's only supposed to be prescribed on a temporary basis |
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Also, what was everyone else's experience with this medication? "
I had to stop taking them it was getting too much ! |
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"Long term usage can leave you having twitching, face and maybe other parts of the body which becomes uncontrollable. So must be doing some damage with the nerve system
I was advised many years ago that it's only supposed to be prescribed on a temporary basis "
A minimum of 6 months. |
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"a lot of anti depresaamts have powerful side effects gor little relief. avoif if possible. try ant anxiety meds "
Antidepressants are often prescribed for generalised anxiety. Benzodiazepines can be prescribed very short term, but not for depression. |
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"Long term usage can leave you having twitching, face and maybe other parts of the body which becomes uncontrollable. So must be doing some damage with the nerve system
I was advised many years ago that it's only supposed to be prescribed on a temporary basis
A minimum of 6 months."
Agreed unless you have an allergic reaction 😂 |
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My son was prescribed them about 6 months ago . He has anxiety and depression. He is also autistic.
He finds he has side effects with some brands of the drug but not others. He's much better on them than without them but he's on a fairly low dose.
If you are concerned speak to your GP or pharmacist. |
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"My son was prescribed them about 6 months ago . He has anxiety and depression. He is also autistic.
He finds he has side effects with some brands of the drug but not others. He's much better on them than without them but he's on a fairly low dose.
If you are concerned speak to your GP or pharmacist. "
Best remedies for anxiety and depression is having someone who is willing to not only understand but willing to understand how they look at things in there position
Tablet just numb the pain and try and block the memory of why they are feeling it but talking is healthier and even getting the opportunity to speak to a complete stranger in similar circumstances helps bounce off each other |
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"Just started on sertraline and so far, I've had a few headaches, feeling very tired, a bit spaced out etc. Do these symptoms last the whole time, or will it mellow out over time?
Also, what was everyone else's experience with this medication? "
The side effects should settle down after a few days but obviously if they persist please speak to your GP. The only real side effect I had when I first started on them was yawning ! |
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Had sertraline twice. First they worked. Second time I started to feel really empty and spaced out, no emotion at all at times, but I'm could fuck for hours lol. After a break for 18 months this my symptoms have deteriorated again and I am back on fluoxetine. The initial symptoms were awful, headaches and tired especially. These are easing though. Just tinnitus, that is works with my depression, that I had before, remains. Fingers crossed that goes soon. |
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Had sertraline twice. First they worked. Second time I started to feel really empty and spaced out, no emotion at all at times, but I'm could fuck for hours lol. After a break for 18 months this my symptoms have deteriorated again and I am now on fluoxetine. The initial symptoms were awful, headaches and tired especially. These are easing though. Just tinnitus, that is works with my depression, that I had before, remains. Fingers crossed that goes soon. |
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I was prescribed them and started at half a 50mg tablet going up 50 every two weeks until I reach 100mg.
The first two weeks were great but as i increased the dose I felt like the medicine was going past my problem and taking me somewhere else if that makes any sense?
I made the decision myself to go back down to the initial 25mg dose and it works wonders for me - almost like micro-dosing - and I didn't bother to tell my gp cos a packet of 100mg tablets lasts me four months cos I cut them into 4.
On this dose for me the side effects are pretty much nonexistant. |
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"My son was prescribed them about 6 months ago . He has anxiety and depression. He is also autistic.
He finds he has side effects with some brands of the drug but not others. He's much better on them than without them but he's on a fairly low dose.
If you are concerned speak to your GP or pharmacist.
Best remedies for anxiety and depression is having someone who is willing to not only understand but willing to understand how they look at things in there position
Tablet just numb the pain and try and block the memory of why they are feeling it but talking is healthier and even getting the opportunity to speak to a complete stranger in similar circumstances helps bounce off each other "
He gets a lot of support at home and work and has also been to therapy. He chose to go down the medication route and I'm very proud of him for recognising he needed a little bit of help . |
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"It's an awful drug and you'd be better off asking to be placed on something not from the same group as drugs as Sertraline,
Mrs x"
SSRIs are a successful group of antidepressants but it can be trial and error within the group. |
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"My son was prescribed them about 6 months ago . He has anxiety and depression. He is also autistic.
He finds he has side effects with some brands of the drug but not others. He's much better on them than without them but he's on a fairly low dose.
If you are concerned speak to your GP or pharmacist.
Best remedies for anxiety and depression is having someone who is willing to not only understand but willing to understand how they look at things in there position
Tablet just numb the pain and try and block the memory of why they are feeling it but talking is healthier and even getting the opportunity to speak to a complete stranger in similar circumstances helps bounce off each other "
Talking therapies and meds is definitely the best combination |
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"Am on blood pressure neds and venlfaxen 150 twice a day i got Viagra but don't like the Viagra try to manage without at first the lack of feeling at first but gets better through time "
Do not miss appointments with GP as venlafaxine can affect bp. |
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"I was on it for 4 years it worked well for me.
The side effects will pass however you may develop dry mouth I found mouth spray helped with mine  
What sort of mouth spray? "
You can get things like oralbalace gel or artificial saliva spray from your local pharmacy x |
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I've been on sertraline and other SSRIs for over 20 years. The initial side effects should settle may be worth taking at night to begin with so effects aren't as strong.
As above it can be trial and error for which works for you but these I've been on longest with the most success and no side effects after initial few months. Though having had a break getting effects again this time. |
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"Just started on sertraline and so far, I've had a few headaches, feeling very tired, a bit spaced out etc. Do these symptoms last the whole time, or will it mellow out over time?
Also, what was everyone else's experience with this medication? "
I was on sertraline. Put on weight, no sex drive, headaches. Try 2 more drugs before I found one that worked. There are so many different types and you may need to try a few before you find the one for you. |
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"Had sertraline twice. First they worked. Second time I started to feel really empty and spaced out, no emotion at all at times, but I'm could fuck for hours lol. After a break for 18 months this my symptoms have deteriorated again and I am back on fluoxetine. The initial symptoms were awful, headaches and tired especially. These are easing though. Just tinnitus, that is works with my depression, that I had before, remains. Fingers crossed that goes soon. "
Glad it's not just me about 'fucking for hours' or more likely, just taking longer to cum. |
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"Had sertraline twice. First they worked. Second time I started to feel really empty and spaced out, no emotion at all at times, but I'm could fuck for hours lol. After a break for 18 months this my symptoms have deteriorated again and I am back on fluoxetine. The initial symptoms were awful, headaches and tired especially. These are easing though. Just tinnitus, that is works with my depression, that I had before, remains. Fingers crossed that goes soon.
Glad it's not just me about 'fucking for hours' or more likely, just taking longer to cum."
No mate lol. It was good at first but even my partner got fed up at times lol |
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"Just started on sertraline and so far, I've had a few headaches, feeling very tired, a bit spaced out etc. Do these symptoms last the whole time, or will it mellow out over time?
Also, what was everyone else's experience with this medication? "
Side effects usually taper off after the first week which is when benefit kicks in |
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"I was on it for 4 years it worked well for me.
The side effects will pass however you may develop dry mouth I found mouth spray helped with mine
What sort of mouth spray? "
I got mone from boots just a mint flavour spray for dry mouth |
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"Just started on sertraline and so far, I've had a few headaches, feeling very tired, a bit spaced out etc. Do these symptoms last the whole time, or will it mellow out over time?
Also, what was everyone else's experience with this medication? "
I have been on these for about 8 years now on 200mg never had a problem and work perfect for me |
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"Just started on sertraline and so far, I've had a few headaches, feeling very tired, a bit spaced out etc. Do these symptoms last the whole time, or will it mellow out over time?
Also, what was everyone else's experience with this medication? "
My side-effects disappeared within a couple of weeks, however if I miss a dose, I get horrendously dizzy! It can take me a while to cum, but more often than not I'm fine |
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"Long term usage can leave you having twitching, face and maybe other parts of the body which becomes uncontrollable. So must be doing some damage with the nerve system
I was advised many years ago that it's only supposed to be prescribed on a temporary basis "
This is not true of ssri or snri. It only applies to antipsychotics and metoclopramide which is a nausea drug. This is EPSE effects |
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"Just started on sertraline and so far, I've had a few headaches, feeling very tired, a bit spaced out etc. Do these symptoms last the whole time, or will it mellow out over time?
Also, what was everyone else's experience with this medication?
My side-effects disappeared within a couple of weeks, however if I miss a dose, I get horrendously dizzy! It can take me a while to cum, but more often than not I'm fine "
The manufacturers call that "discontinuation side effects" I will sometimes give a sizable dose of fluoextine to cushion it but usually just taper the dose down.over months. The effects on orgasms is well known.and I.learnt it from a porn star! |
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"Just started on sertraline and so far, I've had a few headaches, feeling very tired, a bit spaced out etc. Do these symptoms last the whole time, or will it mellow out over time?
Also, what was everyone else's experience with this medication?
My side-effects disappeared within a couple of weeks, however if I miss a dose, I get horrendously dizzy! It can take me a while to cum, but more often than not I'm fine
The manufacturers call that "discontinuation side effects" I will sometimes give a sizable dose of fluoextine to cushion it but usually just taper the dose down.over months. The effects on orgasms is well known.and I.learnt it from a porn star!"
It sounds like the medication has a short half life. Venlafaxine is the same. |
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Been on them since October, initially they caused quite rapid diarrhea  after about 6-8 weeks it's settled down, been "trouble free" for a couple of weeks now, made a real difference to me, and my outlook in fairness, probably gonna stay on them for another 12 months or so, moving into my own place in the next few months (marriage breakdown) do feel a bit "wizzy" at times, which I like, and can be a bit frantic but with taking these and a few other things I've been doing I'm all good. I take them in the morning after breakfast as they can bring on insomnia, although I do wake about 4-5am each day but positives outweigh the negatives for me x |
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Antidepressants were a life raft to keep my head above water in the worst times.
However, the side effects from a number of different medications at different dosages, in conjunction with the physical manifestations of ill mental health are extensive.
Vivid nightmares, nocturnal bruxism (ended up breaking a tooth), sexual dysfunction, hemiplegic headaches, occipital neuralgia due to increase muscle tension and catatonic states, nausea, loss of appetite, altered concentration, poor memory, poor nail health, etc.
The list goes on and on.
Communicate any symptoms you have with your GP or mental health coordinator if you have one.
My meds were sertraline, Citalopram, metazapine, lorazepam, diazepam and quetiapine |
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Thank you everyone for your responses! I really appreciate it and I feel as though the side effects are nearly non existent now, other than feeling extremely tired!
It was good to read others experiences on sertraline, I'll continue on these and see how I go, while keeping in contact with my GP |
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One side effect I've found from taking any antidepressant is either lack of sex drive or the inability to climax. That is ok for a while as you can last for hours but does get tiresome and can affect your mental health even more. |
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"One side effect I've found from taking any antidepressant is either lack of sex drive or the inability to climax. That is ok for a while as you can last for hours but does get tiresome and can affect your mental health even more. "
Funny you say that.....I've usually been completely the opposite way when it comes to lasting, recently I've been going on for ages, whilst it's good, it also seems to be non existent after 2 goes....stuck on 2.5 shags last couple of meets....🤦♂️😂😂 |
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Made me feel like a was a passenger in my own body but it did help with the reason that I was put on it. Unfortunately all those kind of meds have crap side effects and do lead to problems with libido etc |
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"Made me feel like a was a passenger in my own body but it did help with the reason that I was put on it. Unfortunately all those kind of meds have crap side effects and do lead to problems with libido etc"
I had pretty much the same few years ago. Wasn’t the sex drive was the impotence part. Ok things can help that but I changed meds and was fine for after
Came off meds about 5 years ago |
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Only side effects I had with setraline was that it took me ages to cum, which isn’t exactly a terrible side effect until I only had time for a quickie lol
Reading the messages above, I’d say I was pretty lucky! |
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"Only side effects I had with setraline was that it took me ages to cum, which isn’t exactly a terrible side effect until I only had time for a quickie lol
Reading the messages above, I’d say I was pretty lucky! "
Yep the same, sometimes it was a good thing. Other time we would give up leaving the other person feeling inadequate. |
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"Only side effects I had with setraline was that it took me ages to cum, which isn’t exactly a terrible side effect until I only had time for a quickie lol
Reading the messages above, I’d say I was pretty lucky!
Yep the same, sometimes it was a good thing. Other time we would give up leaving the other person feeling inadequate. "
Exactly that! But, it’s back to how it was before which is good. |
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By *lujiz94Man 3 days ago
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"Just started on sertraline and so far, I've had a few headaches, feeling very tired, a bit spaced out etc. Do these symptoms last the whole time, or will it mellow out over time?
Also, what was everyone else's experience with this medication? "
I've been taking it since I was 18. I remember having headaches, nausea and diarrhea when I first started. But after taking it for a few weeks, I felt fine. |
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"If I was to move from taking my tablet in the morning to the evening do I do a double dose in one day or miss a dose and start the following evening?"
Try halfies or a couple of days taking it at lunch. Tbh you’ll probs be fine as it builds up. |
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"If I was to move from taking my tablet in the morning to the evening do I do a double dose in one day or miss a dose and start the following evening?
Try halfies or a couple of days taking it at lunch. Tbh you’ll probs be fine as it builds up. "
Currently taking in the morning and get headaches and tiredness in the day. Thinking of taking it at and seeing if it helps. Only just over 2 weeks on Fluoxetine, so it may ease. |
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"Just started on sertraline and so far, I've had a few headaches, feeling very tired, a bit spaced out etc. Do these symptoms last the whole time, or will it mellow out over time?
Also, what was everyone else's experience with this medication? "
They will wear off persevere im on them |
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As an alternative, try lifestyle change.
Plenty of fresh air and exercise, eat well not crap food.
Only listen to comedy, never the news and laugh your tits off as often as you can.
Just a thought. |
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"Just started on sertraline and so far, I've had a few headaches, feeling very tired, a bit spaced out etc. Do these symptoms last the whole time, or will it mellow out over time?
Also, what was everyone else's experience with this medication?
Been on them about a year now, all symptoms re meds dissipate after a short time, these aren’t great if you like a drink as they don’t agree with it
I found the a great help to be fair, nearly came off them at one point as I thought I was doing ok but decided to stick with them
It’s a widely prescribed drug now and there will always be pros and cons to any anti depressant but even if they act as a placebo and they help they are worth sticking with x "
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I lost my sex drive whilst on these they did help with anxiety and depression but I found myself needing a higher dosage so I decided to stop taking them and try sort myself out without pilling pills in my system |
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"As an alternative, try lifestyle change.
Plenty of fresh air and exercise, eat well not crap food.
Only listen to comedy, never the news and laugh your tits off as often as you can.
Just a thought."
Mild depression can be quashed with positive strategies. |
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"As an alternative, try lifestyle change.
Plenty of fresh air and exercise, eat well not crap food.
Only listen to comedy, never the news and laugh your tits off as often as you can.
Just a thought.
Mild depression can be quashed with positive strategies."
This is also why talking therapies is also important. |
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Also, what was everyone else's experience with this medication? "
Im on week 8 now side effects were bad for the first week but gone by week 4 |
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I've been on 50mg since October and after initially taking them at night, then realised they can cause insomnia, quickly changed to a morning after breakfast. I too had some emergency poo problems (not much notice....) which settled down after 3-4 weeks, occasionally it can still happen after a "fasting day" but been pretty good for over a month now. I feel a million % better which i think is a combination of several things, accepting my marriage was over, owning my own part in it (drifted apart) seeing a CBT therapist and going to a man's club each Monday where I just get shit off my chest, and more importantly out of my thoughts!! Spoke to the doc last week and I may look to come off them in August but also not rushing as hopefully I'll have moved into my new place and need to get used to my new life so may stay on until this time next year. They seem to work for me, but it's each to their own x |
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"I've been on 50mg since October and after initially taking them at night, then realised they can cause insomnia, quickly changed to a morning after breakfast. I too had some emergency poo problems (not much notice....) which settled down after 3-4 weeks, occasionally it can still happen after a "fasting day" but been pretty good for over a month now. I feel a million % better which i think is a combination of several things, accepting my marriage was over, owning my own part in it (drifted apart) seeing a CBT therapist and going to a man's club each Monday where I just get shit off my chest, and more importantly out of my thoughts!! Spoke to the doc last week and I may look to come off them in August but also not rushing as hopefully I'll have moved into my new place and need to get used to my new life so may stay on until this time next year. They seem to work for me, but it's each to their own x"
What mans club do you go to? |
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"I've been on 50mg since October and after initially taking them at night, then realised they can cause insomnia, quickly changed to a morning after breakfast. I too had some emergency poo problems (not much notice....) which settled down after 3-4 weeks, occasionally it can still happen after a "fasting day" but been pretty good for over a month now. I feel a million % better which i think is a combination of several things, accepting my marriage was over, owning my own part in it (drifted apart) seeing a CBT therapist and going to a man's club each Monday where I just get shit off my chest, and more importantly out of my thoughts!! Spoke to the doc last week and I may look to come off them in August but also not rushing as hopefully I'll have moved into my new place and need to get used to my new life so may stay on until this time next year. They seem to work for me, but it's each to their own x
What mans club do you go to? "
Andys man club near me |
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"150mgs
That’s a awfully high dose, was this your 1st time on them?
Hope your doing well fella "
200mg here, made appt for a review as I don’t think it’s helpful, just messing me up with side effects. |
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I felt strange for a few days when first prescribed and then have had no side effects except when I forgot to take them with me on a four day holiday. Felt a bit strange , light headed and dizzy by day four. |
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"Hi great to see lots of responses.
I’ve a big step to make as I feel my Venlafaxine isn’t working anymore. My worry is I’ve been told / heard it’s really nasty to come off.
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Taper it off very slowly. Don't just quit it. |
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