Hello, thank you very much for your message, and advice. It was a relief to hear someone suggest a partial increase in my dose. In my research I’ve seen it said that you could only get rid of withdrawal symptoms by going back on your whole initial dose. For me that would be 300mgs daily. It’s been so wonderful to have a clear head that I can’t bear the thought of being so sedated again. I couldn’t ever say either that I wish I’d never taken venlafaxine - I wouldn’t be here now if I hadn’t it. I couldn’t go back to that situation, so if I had to go back on the venlafaxine because my depression etc. came back, that would be one thing. I’d find it hard to go back because of the withdrawals though. If only it was easier to see doctors in the U.K.! I have a telephone appointment with the pharmacist booked for 24th, and one with the doctor a few days later. Yesterday my husband took a letter in to our doctor, to tell her how much things have worsened. Now we must wait to see if she says anything. In the meantime I may well do as you suggest. Thank you again.
Zainah-Elizabeth Lovell