Hi
I have been on velafaxine 225mg for four months, but feel a bit detached, does this go or is it part of being on the drug?
I felt this but as part of the depression itself. Did ease after a while being on the Ven. Hope this helps
Hi Elaine
Did you feel really drugged on velafaxine?
I did for a while at the beginning. Been on it for ten years now so just used. Hoping wean off soon x
It must be okay if you have been on it for ten years. I was on citalopram before but doc changed me to velafaxine. Did you feel normal on it?
First 6 months kinda felt detached then I got used. Used to be on 275mg. Been on 150mg slow release for 4 years so need to start slowly reducing. I can honestly say this medication saved my life. There are many who hate it as its difficult to withdraw. What mg do you take? X
Am on 225mg. Hope your withdrawal goes okay.
Did you find it took you awhile to come too, in the morning on it?
Yes it does. I have to get up early before I begin my shift at work just to make sure I'm fully alert driving and working x
Yeah all your side effects are quite normal due to the high dose. Has the depression eased any or thoughts you may have been experiencing? X
Not yet, still waiting and hoping. Just worried about when I go back to work and have to be up in the morning. Encouraging that you manage x
It does get better. Unfortunately depression is a slow recovery but you will get there 👍😊👍