I accidentally took 2x venlafaxine at night
I am now coming off venlafaxine (225mg) and currently am at 150mg and some mirtazapine. I accidentally took another 150mg of venlafaxine in the evening (300mg) instead of my sleeping pill and as I remembered, took the mirtazapine too so I could sleep. What should I do to get to sleep and is there anything else I should know about?
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@mathiask Welcome to Mayo Clinic Connect. I’m sorry it took awhile to get an answer for you. I hope this one from a poison center will help.
https://missouripoisoncenter.org/venlafaxine-desvenlafaxine-overdose/
Taking lots of pills and changing doses is always complicated and ripe for errors. I know how hard it is! I went from 1 pill per day before my autoimmune disease to almost 20! I try to set up the pills for a week at a time and always do it when I’m not distracted. I use a weekly pill container that has spaces for morning and evening doses for 7 days. If you don’t have a safe and careful plan for your medications, please set one up!
Basically, what i read was that 1 extra pill isn’t dangerous, but that you should check with your doctor.
What has your doctor said?
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4 ReactionsBonjour habituellement le matin je prend 150mg + 37.5mg mais c est la premiere ca m arrive ce soir j ai voulu prendre tylenol mais j ai repris 150mg d effexor est ce dangereux ????
Bonjour @domi1234 I am going to respond in English because my written French grammar is not good. I hope that will be OK for you. If not, please tell me and I will respond in French.
We are not physicians or medical providers on Mayo Clinic Connect so I cannot advise you on your question about Effexor + Tylenol. This is a question to ask your physician who prescribed Effexor.
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2 Reactions@domi1234, bienvenue. I agree with @naturegirl5. Please contact your doctor about taking an extra dose of your medication accidentally.
Here is an article that will likely put your mind at ease.
- Accidentally Taking An Extra Dose Of Effexor XR https://walrus.com/questions/accidentally-taking-an-extra-dose-of-effexor-xr
Did you talk to your doctor? How are you feeling today?
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4 Reactionsi wish my french was better (high school french a very long time ago). you might also ask your pharmacist.