I've been on Venlafaxine for 8 weeks and still have horrendous anxiety :(

Mental health
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I have GAD and have struggled with anxiety and medication for years. I was put on Venlafaxine 75mg 8 weeks. I seem to have some good days but lately the anxiety is much worse. Everyday I feel as though I have the worst hangover, aches and pains all over and chest pains.

As no other ssris have worked I am desperate for this to. Should it have worked by now? Do I need an increase or to be more patient.

Thank you for listening xx

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hi  go on to theVenlafaxine site too.. they can help you there.    i have been on 112.5 of venlafaxine for 20 days now and i am having a bad day today also with anixity..  i am on xanax also.  as needed up to 5 .  i still am waiting for an increase but still have to wait alittle longer..  i see doc on july 2 and i will figure out what to do when i see her.    are you going to dr for this.. if so talk to your doctor    increase might be what you need..   i do hope you get relief.. caause i have good day and bad..  but more good days now.   but i am on a higher dose now..  8 weeks you should talk to doc..  

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Hi Jennifer thank you for your reply. I do hope you find some relief soon.

I have finished with the psychiatrist and am now under the gp so will make an appointment to see her. I just want to feel well again. I seriously cannot remember the last time I was anxiety free!

I have posted in the other sections too x

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I think venlafaxine helps anxiety in larger dose. I take 225mg of venlafaxine and it's done the trick for me, I still get anxiety but it's more manageable. It did take a while to help though around 4 months for me. I also take mirtazapine 45mg and olanzapine 7.5mg I was also on diazapam but recently come offrom this and take propranolol to help now. Itso all about the right balance in Meds. I wish I didn't take so many but without them I don't know where I'd be. I hope you find peace soon.

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Hi leeanne sorry I think you replied on my other thread. I am new and don't really understand how this site works as I don't always get notifications. I am going to speak to my gp about upping as I think 75mg is too low. I am so glad you are feeling better.