Purposes:Depressed mood and Major Depressive Disorder(Started Jun 01, 2009)
Date
Dosage
Depressed mood
Efficacy
Major Depressive Disorder
Efficacy
Side Effects
Adherence
Burden
Jan 09, 2012
112.5 mg
Daily
Major
Major
Moderate
Always
Not at all
Nov 10, 2011
75 mg
Daily
Slight
Slight
None
Always
Not at all
Feb 22, 2011
75 mg
Daily
Major
Major
Mild
Always
Not at all
Sep 20, 2010
75 mg
Daily
Major
Mild
Always
Not at all
Apr 22, 2010
75 mg
Daily
Moderate
Mild
Always
Not at all
Date
Jan 09, 2012
Advice & Tips
The anxiety came on the scene with an increase in the dosage. If you have an anxiety disorder, I guess I would use this at an increased dose cautiously.
Purposes:Depressed mood and Fibromyalgia(Started Oct 10, 2011)
Date
Dosage
Depressed mood
Efficacy
Fibromyalgia
Efficacy
Side Effects
Adherence
Burden
Aug 15, 2011
Major
None
None
Always
Not at all
Date
Aug 15, 2011
Advice & Tips
I decided to stop taking Venlafaxine as my emotions were being artificially supressed and I was unable to feel them, as I needed to work through them in therapy. Long term antidepressant use is also linked to weight gain and my weight gain is adding to my pain levels, especially in my knees. I want to reduce these.
My perception is this mild anti-depressant has perhaps relaxed me to the point where my speech has improved. It has been very effective in stopping the crying. Haven't had a crying jag since the medication was first taken.
Purposes:Major Depressive Disorder, Depressed mood, and Anorexia (appetite loss)(Started Feb 01, 2009)
Date
Dosage
Major Depressive Disorder
Efficacy
Depressed mood
Efficacy
Anorexia (appetite loss)
Efficacy
Side Effects
Adherence
Burden
Jun 30, 2011
225 mg
Daily
Nov 17, 2010
225 mg
Daily
?
Oct 13, 2010
225 mg
Daily
?
Oct 11, 2010
150 mg
Daily
?
Side effects:
Night sweats, Feeling faint (presyncope), Orthostatic/Postural Hypotension, Brain zaps, Dizziness, Heart palpitations, Temperature dysregulation, Memory lapses (brain blinks)
Date
Jun 30, 2011
Advice & Tips
WARNING: There are SERIOUS withdrawal symptoms from missing a dose and discontinuing this drug. I seriously recommend talking to your GP about side effects and withdrawal symptoms before considering this treatment and to take into account your reliability for taking the drugs on time!
Cost:
< $25 monthly
Date
Oct 13, 2010
Advice & Tips
Forgetting to take my medication is the main problem as the withdrawal symptoms are severe, 'brain zaps' dizziness, lightheadedness, problems focusing, slurred speak, slight visual impairment, heart palpitations and confusion.
When I am taking it regularly it does not improve my mood, but prevents me from falling into severe lows; I feel as though I am hit a safety net a neutral or slight low rather than spiralling into severe depression.
Purposes:Reactive Depression and Depressed mood(Started Jan 01, 2001)
Date
Dosage
Reactive Depression
Efficacy
Depressed mood
Efficacy
Side Effects
Adherence
Burden
May 18, 2011
37.5 mg
Daily
Moderate
Moderate
None
Always
Not at all
Date
May 18, 2011
Advice & Tips
I did not like the fact that if I missed more than two days of this medication I went into a total tailspin. I would cry uncontrollably and feel very anxious. Take as directed.
Purposes:Major Depressive Disorder, Treat my mood condition(s), and Depression with anxiety(Started Apr 23, 2008)
Date
Dosage
Major Depressive Disorder
Efficacy
Treat my mood condition(s)
Efficacy
Depression with anxiety
Efficacy
Side Effects
Adherence
Burden
Apr 13, 2011
150 mg
Daily
Aug 23, 2010
75 mg
Daily
Side effects:
Brain zaps, Muscle twitching (fasciculations)
Date
Aug 23, 2010
Advice & Tips
DO NOT MISS A DOSE. DO NOT TAKE IT LATE OR YOU WILL HAVE BRAIN SHOCKS AND EXTREME NAUSEA.
I started taking the pill when I woke up and when I went to bed and the time between was too much, so withdrawn symptoms started to occur. I became so ill that I could not eat. Drinking was out of the question. Now I take the pill every 6 hours and the only side effect I have is mild muscle twitching.
It's helped me sleep less and stay more focused.
Moderate
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