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Restarting meds: Did your anti-depressant work the 2nd time around?
Depression & Anxiety | Last Active: Jul 19, 2023 | Replies (41)Comment receiving replies
Hi all. Effexor worked well for me but due to symptoms weight and being very sluggish I had decided to get Weened off my 100 something dose in the end of March. Last week was my last pill of 37 and my doctor started me on 10 mg of prozac right after. While on the lowest dose and then prozac my depression and obsessive thoughts were back and I couldn’t handle the 5 days with crying spells and torturing everyone around me . As of 2 days ago I am back starting 75 Effexor again hoping it works and also upset I had to go back on this .
Anyone else similar?
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@amandaxoxo1 I was wondering if you actually saw benefits the second time roung?
Very similar experience. I hate taking venlafaxine. I also felt sluggish and unmotivated, so I went off it for a while. I was motivated but mean and had horrific anxiety. So I went back on as well. From this forum I learned that making small adjustments to dose can help with the sluggishness.
Honestly, I do realize I cannot get off this medication and that’s a bit scary. But it’s very helpful for my ADHD and pain as well as PTSD so there’s that.
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Amanda, it sounds like you were able to take 2 steps forward and then had to take 1 step back. I know this is upsetting, but you're still on track. How are you feeling on 75 mg of Effexor? Might this be the right drug and dosage for you and no need to taper lower?