I was on fluxotine for years with no side effects but i wasn't on a strong enough dose as when i had to much stress at once I had a total melt down then 3-4 years ago I was changed to venlafaxine & I feel a lot better on it.

Certain anti depressants help to adjust the serotonin levels in the brain. The one you are on is that type of med. I myself didn't get relief with that so they put me on Effexor (Venlafaxine) which affects 2 neurotransmitters in the brain (serotonin AND nor epinephrine.) The best advice I can offer is for you to talk with your doctor very honestly about how you are doing with the depression and ask if he would consider trying a different anti depressant as this one doesn't seem to be helping. You have the right to make suggestions. :) Doctors ARE human and sometimes they need some "help" in order to best help you. Wishing you the best!

Thanks Michelle

Ask for a medication review. This medication is obviously not working for you. You have the right to a review and if your doctor is not willing to, then seek a second opinion. Your health is your number one priority and taking Codeine for stomach upsets???? That's not good.

Vickyrichmond I was on 150mg Flurotine which obviously wasn't enough. On the venlafaxine I'm on a higher dose. You should speak to your GP to see if a higher dose could help you.