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Suggest Treatment For Depression Despite Taking Venlafaxine
Question: I have been taking venlafaxine (3 75mg in a.m.) and finally depression was taking over anyway. Have tried to cut to 2 1/2 capsules am having so much trouble with depression and anxiety. Are there proven ways that have a good degree of success? Was on paroxatine before and made the switch. I think I need to get off it altogether. Comment? Thank you.
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Detailed Answer:
Hello, and thanks for your question.
You are currently taking venlafaxine 75mg x3 every day. This is a perfectly good strategy. If you have been taking this dose for 4 or more weeks, then you should increase the dose to 4 tablets every day. Do NOT go down on the medicine like you have been doing -- this will only hurt you and will not help.
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In the future, for continuity of care, I encourage you to contact me directly at my private web address below. After you ask a direct question, it would be my pleasure to be your dedicated personal physician on this website. My name is Dr. Sheppe, and I am an XXXXXXX doctor working in New York City at NewYork-Presbyterian Hospital, ranked #1 for Psychiatry in the United States (tinyurl.com/psyrank). For a personalized comprehensive evaluation, treatment recommendations, and individual therapy, ask me at HealthCareMagic at this private web address: tinyurl.com/DrSheppeAnswers
Consultation
Detailed Answer:
Hello, and thanks for your question.
You are currently taking venlafaxine 75mg x3 every day. This is a perfectly good strategy. If you have been taking this dose for 4 or more weeks, then you should increase the dose to 4 tablets every day. Do NOT go down on the medicine like you have been doing -- this will only hurt you and will not help.
Please remember to rate and close this answer thread when you are finished and satisfied.
In the future, for continuity of care, I encourage you to contact me directly at my private web address below. After you ask a direct question, it would be my pleasure to be your dedicated personal physician on this website. My name is Dr. Sheppe, and I am an XXXXXXX doctor working in New York City at NewYork-Presbyterian Hospital, ranked #1 for Psychiatry in the United States (tinyurl.com/psyrank). For a personalized comprehensive evaluation, treatment recommendations, and individual therapy, ask me at HealthCareMagic at this private web address: tinyurl.com/DrSheppeAnswers
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