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Hi there,
I was wondering what different makes/brands of venlafaxine people are on or have previously had. For me it's:
Effexor XR - Wyeth/Pfizer
Generic - Teva
Alventa XL - Consilient
Interesting to know what is being prescribed by different doctors and what is stocked by pharmacies for generics.
Thanks
Pip
Hi pip it's Alventa xl iv been prescribed
Hi Kev,
Thanks for the post. How are you finding them?
Pip
Millymolly
05-03-12, 22:31
Hi Pip I'm on venlalic xl
Yeh good starting to have more good days less anxiety but a long way off getting my confidence back been on for five weeks in total but only three at 75 mg how u getting on?x
Kev,
Things are pretty good with me. I'm at 8 weeks, 7 at 75mg. I'm still improving every day though I think they've more or less reached their full potential now. I feel a thousand times better than I did before I started them and the XL are really good, only having to take them once a day.
Good to see you feeling better. I remember you weren't too good a few weeks ago.
Pip
That's really gd pip I'm happy for you, yeh I was in a real bad way was so scared thought I was losing my mind with the anxiety but touch wood this meds have def taken the edge off things, u have any sideffects now?x
Kev,
Not many. Still a little bit nauseous now and then, but not too bad. Find I'm clenching my teeth a bit more than I usually do but that might just be me. No sexual side effects this time which is a relief.
Oh, and I forgot to mention the occasionally dilated pupils which is just weird! :scared15:
How about you?
Pip
The same not too much few sexual ones which I kinda expected get dizzy sometimes but not nearly as bad as citalopram I also get the teeth grinding too pip x
Kev,
In my experience, the sexual side effects resolve themselves after a while. I had these the last time I took venlafaxine and they got better. It's also a case of mind over matter - you'll get it sorted.
Take care and keep in touch
Pip x
hi pip glad ya doing well and u kev , i too get grindy teeth :) xx
Hmmmmm..... think my vennie are just called 'Cheap and Cheerful' Lol xx
Kate - as long as they work, it doesn't matter. I was just curious what people are getting, particularly after the conversations we've had about standard vs extended release.
Take care
Pip x
Yes. lol.
I think the lower dose is suiting me better. I think sometimes the dr puts us up too quickly in their haste to get a quick fix. The insomnia and hot sweats were very severe for me on the higher dose. Fingers crossed.
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