starting ven to moz for all out there who take it

[clio51]

Hi all
well i will be starting ven tomorrow,
Ive got to take half a cipralex and 1 37.5mg ven for 2 weeks then stop the cipralex and take 2 ven. and I am crapping it scared in case I get bad side effects.
I believe you have to take with food? big worry as I am highly anxious at the mo and getting food down is a big problem at mo and not managing to eat till 12ish so need to take tablet before then so would a biscuit help with taking the table?

need some reassurance guys xx

[spawn]

Hi, i was the same.. i just couldnt eat at all.
Just try a biscuit in the morning and then take the tablet, drink lots of water.
I started on 75mg, im 14 days in and eating again now, the side effects lasted up to around day 10.
Good luck!

[nicola1980]

Hi i take 150mg of ven but started off on just 37.5mg too, they can make you feel quite nauseas so if you can manage a biscuit before you take it then that will be fine and try and make sure you take it at the same time everyday, the other side effects i got were heightened anxiety and headaches for a few days, good luck xx

[Pipkin]

Hi there,

I was the same when I started and had to force something down to take the tablet. I used to manage half a bowl of cereal or a muesli bar and it seemed to be ok.

Good luck - there are loads of people on here who take venlafaxine, some of whom have recently started, so I'm sure you'll get lots of advice and support.

Take care

Pip

[kittikat]

I found the start up SE's of Ven much easier to cope with than other anti d's I had tried. I am on day 9 now and it's getting easier to deal with.

Taking a biscuit or half a slice of toast is fine, I have little or no appetite and it's a struggle to get something down me to take the tablet too.

Good luck!! There are lots of us here to support you Kitti

[clio51]

thanks all for your quick replies. I know were not all the with our symptoms but it helps to know what to look for, as I havnt change any meds for years and very anxious.
so today was D day for me took it with a biscuit. funny how im already checking myself for change even though I now it wont even be in my system yet!! I hope I dont have any bad side effects as I have just come through having a melt down this last week so dont really wont any more bad sensations.
well off to get dressed bow to take mind of self.
will keep you posted guys xx

[kittikat]

Well done!! And try not to keep checking yourself for side effects....try and keep busy if you can, I know it's not easy. Good luck xx

[Pipkin]

Good luck Clio - you'll be fine!

Pip x

[spawn]

Good luck, and try not to worry to much!

[nicola1980]

Good luck keep us posted on how your doing xx