Posted by ed_uk2010 on July 22, 2018, at 5:22:46
In reply to Re: Switching from Abililfy to Saphris. » ed_uk2010, posted by SLS on July 21, 2018, at 16:34:56
Hi,
How long is it since you stopped Parnate? And how long since vortioxetine? It sounds like you're extremely sensitive to Effexor due to the residual effects of other medication taken recently. Also, using the 150mg XR capsules is creating rather haphazard dosages with a prolonged effect, which might not be ideal during this time of hypersensitivity.
How about asking your psych for some plain/non XR venlafaxine 37.5mg tablets? The effects should wear off rapidly if there is a problem. You could take half a tablet (approx 18.75mg) in the morning for a while, and then increase to half a tablet twice a day as tolerated. If things are OK you could then return to Effexor XR. Do you think your doctor would go for that?
On the bright side, being hypersensitive to venlafaxine at least means it is doing something.
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