Because of the cost of Fetzima 120 mg, I have requested to go back on Venlafaxine XR 150 mg. I have heard that the half-life of Venlafaxine is longer than Fetzima, so I shouldn't have to take any step down drugs and not have many side effects. Is this information true or false?

Has anyone taking fetzima had anxiety when adding amaryl 2 mg. ## Hello, Missy! How are you? The anxiety could be caused by the blood sugar change that Amaryl can cause. It is an oral antidiabetic medication and that can be one of the symptoms of low blood sugar. Other side effects, as listed by the FDA, may possibly include nausea, dizziness, headache, dry mouth, flatulence and stomach pain. Fetzima may cause side effects, such as nausea, dizziness, vision changes, loss of libido and increased sweating. Have you consulted your doctor about the issue?

This is a new drug for me and I need to know if there are interactions with B vitamins. ## Hello, Linda! How are you? Unfortunately, medications and nutritional supplements aren't checked for interactions with each other. Have you asked your doctor or pharmacist about it? They may know something on it, if other users have reported problems. ## Is the a generic for Fetzima?

My daughter took 20 mg of Fetzima for only 2 days. She had a reaction to it, feeling like things around her was not real, and questioning her existence. She only has depression, never anything like this. We stopped the medicine and watched her through the night. Now 2 days later she is still having the same effects of this medicine. I have her drinking a lot of water and juice to try and get it out of her system. When will this be completely flushed from her? ## Hello, Sue! How is your daughter feeling? Is she doing any better? Some medications can cause that for awhile, when someone first starts taking them. I am surprised her doctor didn't warn her about it. I'm not sure how long she will keep feeling that way. Has she consulted her doctor? She should discuss it with them to s...