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Mojo61
26-07-16, 08:14
I've read many posts where people say that their anxiety was only really controlled when they went up to 30mg. I know many do well on 20 (only ever seen one or two on 10) but overall it seems that 20mg is only the minumum therapeutic dose, and best results are seen on 30mg.
Shazamataz
26-07-16, 08:26
Hey Mojo, my understanding is 20 is the lowest dose that would be of any help. Maybe if you are still struggling you could talk to the doc about switching to something else?

It's a daunting thought but feeling miserable is no good either.

I hope you get some relief soon.

I am feeling quite a bit better but not getting ahead of myself just yet. Still only on a low dose of venlafaxine but it sure has made a difference!
Mojo61
26-07-16, 08:28
Hi Shaz. Well I've only been on my 20mg increase for 3 weeks so I really should give it longer before making any changes I think?

Glad to hear you are feeling a bit better - that's great!
mark84
26-07-16, 17:38
Hi Shaz. Well I've only been on my 20mg increase for 3 weeks so I really should give it longer before making any changes I think?

Glad to hear you are feeling a bit better - that's great!

Keep going, give 20mg at least 6 weeks before considering 30.
Mojo61
26-07-16, 20:32
Keep going, give 20mg at least 6 weeks before considering 30.

Thank you Mark, I certainly will.
pollynewsome
30-07-16, 12:30
Oh mojo I feel your pain. I made some improvement at 20mg but not enough. I am now upto 25mg and going to 30mg tomoz will let you know how I go.. x
karenp
31-07-16, 09:00
I went right up to 40 to get well last time but was on 20mg previously. But 40mg made me 100% ME again, never any anxiety and a totally normal life and the jump from 20 to 30 and then up to 40 was nowhere near as bad as starting up from scratch xxx
Mojo61
31-07-16, 09:02
How long did you give each dose before increasing Karen?
Bike Rider
31-07-16, 13:01
As Karenp has said, I too started on 20mg, it took 10 weeks to bring some relief with mild side effects, but I needed more, so G.P. put me up to 40mg, this took a further 6 weeks to kick in, very little side effects, but I feel so much better now.

You must give it chance to work, never mind what the leaflet in the box says.