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Hello, wanted to know is venlor xr 35.5 mg safe for life long use for anxiety and panic attack?
Do we get serotonin syndrome from it due to high serotonin levels from long term use.
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Psychotherapy is suitable
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pleasant and Unpleasant events diary:
A. At the end of each day, recall one pleasant event (even small — like warm sunlight, a smile, a favorite song).
2. Reflect and record:
What happened?
How did your body feel?
What thoughts arose?
What emotions were present?
Were you aware of these during the moment or only in reflection?
3. No judgment — just noticing.
B.
1. Reflect on 1 unpleasant event from the day.
2. Record in detail:
What happened externally?
What changed in your body (tightness, heat, breath)?
What thoughts ran through your mind?
What feelings arose (fear, anger, guilt)?
Were you able to observe this in real time, or only afterward?
3. Be curious — not critical.
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Venlor XR (venlafaxine) 37.5 mg is an SNRI (Serotonin-Norepinephrine Reuptake Inhibitor), often prescribed for anxiety and panic disorders. Many people take it for years with good results, under medical supervision. Long-term use can be safe if regularly monitoredâbut no psychiatric medication should be continued indefinitely without periodic review. The risk of serotonin syndrome is very low at this dose, especially when not combined with other serotonergic medications.
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Regular check-ins with your psychiatrist (every 3â6 months) to evaluate dosage, side effects, and continued need. Do not stop the medicine abruptly, as that can trigger withdrawal symptoms or a return of anxiety. If you're doing well, your doctor might later discuss tapering the dose, especially if therapy and lifestyle changes are in place.
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Pair medication with CBT-based therapy to build long-term coping tools (available at clinics like Soul Savera). Maintain a mood tracker and note side effects, if any. Ensure a healthy lifestyleâgood sleep, diet, and movement all support mental wellness and can eventually reduce medication dependency. Educate yourself on early symptoms of serotonin syndrome (rare, includes confusion, agitation, rapid heart rate, sweating, etc.), but donât panicâthis typically happens with medication mixing or overdosing.
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Hey,
Thanks for reaching out. Venlor XR can help with anxiety and panic attacks, but for long-term use, it’s best to check in with a psychiatrist to make sure it’s safe for you, especially to rule out any risks like serotonin syndrome.
Also, talking to a psychologist can really help you manage anxiety better and reduce the need for medication in the long run. A mix of therapy and medical support usually works best.
Take care and don’t hesitate to get both kinds of support!
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Hi, Consult a psychiatrist
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Ms. Rizwana Parvin T M
Counselling Psychologist
7 yrs exp
Coimbatore
Consult and clarify with a psychiatrist
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Ms. Hema Sampath
Counselling Psychologist
18 yrs exp
Bangalore
In my opinion it is better to have a control upon your life all by yourself and get rid of the dependency from. Medicines..
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Consult a psychologist for the same..
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For more details and clarity you can connect with me..
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Ms. Pooja Gupta
Psychologist
9 yrs exp
Delhi
Hi,
Consult with a Psychiatrist for medication
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Consult with a Psychiatrist
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Mr. Gunjan Maithil
Psychologist
13 yrs exp
Bangalore
Hi... In most cases panic and anxiety issues get resolved with a combination of medications and psychotherapy. They do not last for life long. Also, please avoid reading online about medications and their side effects. Rather, take a second opinion if you have already consulted a Psychiatrist. Different combination and dosages of medications produce different results in different patients. Each brain is unique, so it takes time of any Psychiatrist to understand how someone's brain is responding to a set of medications. They often prescribe and later adjust the combination or dosage as per the nuances of each case. Try following the correct path to recover best.
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Consult a Psychiatrist.
For Medications use and side effects.
Consult a Psychologist.
CBT along with Lifestyle Guidance and Interpersonal Counselling is required.
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Ms. Farheen Moulana
Counselling Psychologist
4 yrs exp
Bangalore
Please connect with a psychiatrist
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Ms. Smriti
Counselling Psychologist
18 yrs exp
Bangalore
Connect with psychiatrist.
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