After 2 months of hell, non stop panic attacks, weight loss and being able to leave the house. I've been convinced to go back on Venlafaxine. I stopped it before as despite it working very well for my depression, if I missed a days dose I would go into withdrawal straight away. However a psychiatrist advised me that there wouldn't be anymore shortages in the chemist like last time which caused the issues.
This is the schedule I'm on for changing meds.
Week 1: Trazadone 100mg (reduced from 150mg)
Week 2: Venlafaxine 37.5mg am and Trazodone 50mg pm
week 3: Venlafaxine 75mg
Week 4: Venlafaxine 75mg twice daily.
Today is the second day of reintroducing venlafaxine (week 2) and already I'm feeling nauseous, drowsy and heavy headed. Is it possible to be back in my system that quick or is it cos I'm taking it with Lorazepam as well?. The Lorazepam on its own doesn't make me feel like this. I know I have to just get through it anyway but I'm curious if its happening or it's psychological.