Too high a dose?? Please help

[ana]

I'm on 150 mg now, and I feel like I've adjusted to the lower dose. I feel less jittery and nervous, and I was even able to control my panic for the past 2 days even though they were really challenging.

[Albrant]

I’ve been taking venlafaxine xr for 2 months , just now increasing dose from 150mg to 225mg. 2 days on 225 and yes , feeling the uneasiness starting up again. If I don’t get benefits after 4weeks I’ll drop back down to 150mg. It’s the increase in norenepherine, I can tell because my pupils are dilated to the max!
This is a really good drug for many, I’ve taken it before for 3 years. side effects are well documented and scary withdrawal when you stop it.
Good luck to all..

[ana]

Thanks, Albrant! Yes, do lower the dose back down if you still feel an increased anxiety after 4 or 6 weeks.
Since my last post in this thread, I've had some panic attacks, but overall, I feel like the lower dose is right for me.

[Ethansmom]

Is Effexor similar to Cymbalta? I know it's in the same family, but wondering if it's the same. Cymbalta isn't helping me much right now. i'm on 30MG. I tried Effexor for two weeks and couldn't take the heart palpitations. I wonder if it would have settled down. I may try that again if this doesn't work out. Thoughts?