150mg for a lengthly amount of time, and now my Doctor has upped it another 75mg. Is it usual to feel worse at first and then get used to the increased dose? Also, my headaches are a lot more intense, is this normal?
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Q: I've been on 150mg of Venlafaxine for ages 12 days ago was prescribed 75mg on top
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7/ 5/09 1:55pm
the headaches are just one of the many side effects from this drug...ive been on it myself,,i had a horrible time,,i was on 150mg then lowererd to 50.....this drug has too many horrible side effects,,,i would be really careful with this one..for antidepressants i would recommend (rumeron)..ive just got on it ,,the best part is not a whole lot of side effects,,then again everyone is different...good luck..
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