I missed a dose of Effexor last night, and I won’t be able to take it for another couple of hours. I have chest pains and a headache and dizziness and all sorts of unpleasant withdrawal effects, but, despite the suck, I’m able to deal with it that’s not the point of my post.
When I get home do I take two pills (like I would for my birth control) or just one? I’m thinking that with such a volatile drug, I better just take the one, as I don’t want to mess up my dosage. So, with SSRIs, just take one if you miss a dose, right?
Always consult your physician or your pahrmacist about your medications, and never rely upon the advice of strangers (even seemingly knowledgeable ones) when it comes to your health and your life.
I would say no, given my experience: I’ve missed Efexor doses and had similar symptoms, which my psychiatrist assured me were just due to increased anxiety levels - just resume your regular dosage: doubling won’t help. Usual disclaimer: I’m not a doctor, if in any doubt talk to someone who is.
Incidentally, Efexor {Venlafaxine} isn’t an SSRI, strictly speaking, since it affects noradrenaline as well as serotonin levels: I would recommend a chat with your GP or psychiatrist just to be clear on exactly what you’re taking and what it does to you.