I have anxiety so my doctor prescribed venlafaxine 37.5mg. After one week my heart rate was above 100 and I felt very drowsy, but now it's fine. Everytime I check my heartbeat it's above 100. Before using this medicine, and even with my anxiety, my heart rate remained at 80 to 85 when I had panic attack. Can anyone tell me if it is normal to experience increased heart rate in the early weeks of using venlafaxine or I should consult my doctor?
Does venlafaxine 75mg cause your heartrate to increase in early weeks of use?
Question posted by Xyzzz on 1 Feb 2022
Last updated on 1 February 2022 by masso
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masso
1 Feb 2022
Tachycardia is considered a common side effect affecting 1% to 10% of people being treated with this antidepressant and although it is considered common it would be a good idea to inform your Dr..
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