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What Causes Depression Inspite Of Using Venlafaxine?
Question: I am currently taking 2 150mg VENLAFAXINE XXXXXXX Capsules for Depression. It is supplied by the Veterans Administration. I have been taking them for 3 months... but , I do Not seem to be any better..??? what do You think I should do...???
Brief Answer:
Hi and welcome to HCM
Detailed Answer:
Thanks for the query.
At this high dosage, it should work already and most people experience improvement within 2 months. I suggest to wait for 1 more month. it there is no improvement you should switch to another one since increasing dosage is not an option anymore. but you should stop it gradually to avoid withdrawal syndrome. after it, you can try with tricyclic antidepressants or other. Of course, each medical therapy should be combined with psyhotherapy. Wish you good health. Regards
Hi and welcome to HCM
Detailed Answer:
Thanks for the query.
At this high dosage, it should work already and most people experience improvement within 2 months. I suggest to wait for 1 more month. it there is no improvement you should switch to another one since increasing dosage is not an option anymore. but you should stop it gradually to avoid withdrawal syndrome. after it, you can try with tricyclic antidepressants or other. Of course, each medical therapy should be combined with psyhotherapy. Wish you good health. Regards
Above answer was peer-reviewed by :
Dr. Chakravarthy Mazumdar
Last Question...
I went to a local Doctor in January and He prescribed MIRTAZAPINE 30MG. I am
taking both it and the VENLAFAXINE... I am still suffering Depression.... Should I
Cut back on Venlafaxine... say 1 150 MG and Keep taking the Mirtazapine... OR
.... ??????
Thank You.... XXXXXXX XXXXXXX
I went to a local Doctor in January and He prescribed MIRTAZAPINE 30MG. I am
taking both it and the VENLAFAXINE... I am still suffering Depression.... Should I
Cut back on Venlafaxine... say 1 150 MG and Keep taking the Mirtazapine... OR
.... ??????
Thank You.... XXXXXXX XXXXXXX
Brief Answer:
hi
Detailed Answer:
Mirtazapine and venlafaxine is a standard combination and most people benefit of it,but some time is required till improvement is seen. This is actually oene of the best treatment for depression,but of course efficiency is different from man to man. So you should take it both for 1-2 months more and see will it help. If,not then you should gradually switch to another antidepressant. But just be patient,depression depedns on many factors, not just medicines that you are taking. I am sure it will be better soon.
hi
Detailed Answer:
Mirtazapine and venlafaxine is a standard combination and most people benefit of it,but some time is required till improvement is seen. This is actually oene of the best treatment for depression,but of course efficiency is different from man to man. So you should take it both for 1-2 months more and see will it help. If,not then you should gradually switch to another antidepressant. But just be patient,depression depedns on many factors, not just medicines that you are taking. I am sure it will be better soon.
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Above answer was peer-reviewed by :
Dr. Chakravarthy Mazumdar
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