hi, effexor problems

For as long as i can remember i have suffered from depression, and after trying lots of medication ive ended up taking venlafaxine effexor for the last 3 years. It was working well for a while, but about 6 months ago i started feeling tired all the time, fuzzy head and generally awfull. Not to mention the horrible symptons if i forgot to take a dose.

Im on 75mg per day, which i understand is not as much as a lot of people need, but ive finally had enough of being unable to function properly so im to the docs in a short while to see if i can get off them.

From what i can gather its not going to be nice, but i really have had enough of being tied to them, so if anyone can throw some help or advice my way i would greatly appreciate it

I take 375 mg everyday of effexor and will for the rest of my life, you might need an increase.  I just know that if you go off of it go really slowly.  I have experienced the problem with missing doses and it is no fun.  I take extended release capsules now.  I tried going off of it on my own once and it was horrible.  I was dizzy and felt like I was going to fall off of the face of the earth, so be careful.  I hope that you find something that works for you.'

Good luck,

Karen

PS welcome to the forum

Your'e very welcome, we are all here to help you anytime that we can.  Make sure you keep us posted on your progress, if you go slow you will be okay.  Maybe he will give you some immediate release for when you get to the lower dose and you can cut them in to if you need to.

Good luck

Karen