Effexor extended release

I have been on Effexor extended release for a few days now. Long story short, I can not tolerate antidepressants and this is my last hope. The first time I took it, I took the full 37.5 tablet. I felt awful the next day like not mentally there. I couldn’t even drive or mentally think without feeling cloudy. So the next day I decided to open the capsule and release some of the beads as it was possible too strong for me. I was on vacation this past week but when I did that I felt fine and even drove to run errands. I still felt cloudy headed and not like myself at all. Fast forward to today, last night I took my medicine like I have been and today still feel off.

Does anyone else on antidepressants feel mentally blocked? I feel like I’m super slow and now I’m back to work and feel like I can’t mentally process things which is giving me anxiety.

H.,

I'm sorry this is rough atm...so frustrating! 😐

I agree with hanging in there and using your coping skills to get through this to the best of your ability...

...or call your doctor if things get beyond what you can bear.

Keep us updated so we can keep you in support! ❤

S.C.

Hey, only you know how you feel...and how you respond to any amount of your Rx. Everyone is different, and as such needs to advocate for themselves to get their right personal regimen just where it needs to be.

Keep on doing what you are doing to feel your personal best!

Peace and progress,

S.C.