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Posted 11/23/2014 4:06 AM (GMT 0)
Hi everyone

I would love some advice and will call my Pdoc tomorrow. I have increased to 262.5mg of Effexor after being on 225mg of Effexor for nearly 5 weeks, I have some good weeks but last week was getting some more anxiety and a dip in my mood again, not as severe as my last dip 4 weeks ago but definitely a dip, feeling flat, detached and a little anxious. What are your thoughts, do you think I needed to give it more time at 225mg or just see how this small increase goes. When I feel like this my confidence drops and question whether or not this is going to work for me and find everything overwhelming again. I am so desperate to get well and feel myself again. this has been a long journey having started Effexor in August. look forward to some support

thanks
Posted 11/23/2014 6:11 AM (GMT 0)
Tess,

How long since your increase to 262.5? You were at 225 for almost 5 weeks...but I am unclear when exactly you started the increased dosage.

S.C.
Posted 11/23/2014 7:54 AM (GMT 0)
keep talking with your doc. healing thoughts i send.
Posted 11/23/2014 7:58 AM (GMT 0)
Hi Tess, I am on 225mg Effexor now and have been for four weeks....I don't really know the answer to your question and probably best to talk to your pdoc about it. I am going to my pdoc tomorrow and expect I will be on 262.5mg after I talk to her tomorrow....Im just not sure if Effexor is going to work for me this time. It is hard to find the right answer but hang in there and know you are not alone. Let us know how you go...
Posted 11/23/2014 8:41 AM (GMT 0)
I have been on 262.5 since Thursday so just 4 days. Im hoping because I have had some good days and weeks Ill be fine eventually. My sleep is good, My appetite is good I know I am much better than 2 months ago but when feeling good for a little while then dropping down again even a little I get concerned. Thanks so much for your replies, I really appreciate your kindness and support
Posted 11/23/2014 8:49 AM (GMT 0)
Hi 2frogs, What dose were you on last time? I have been right up to 300mg of Effexor 5 years ago and my Pdoc said that its unusual that you will get stability at a lower dose if you stabilised at the higher dose, he also said that people with anxiety usually need to go to a higher dose, so I may need to go up to 300mg again but he was going to try and get me to stay at 225mg. Ill call him tomorrow and see what he says.
Posted 11/23/2014 9:09 AM (GMT 0)
i peaked at 375mg. but i was severely depressed at the time. keep strong guys.
Posted 11/23/2014 9:45 AM (GMT 0)
Hi Tess

Sometimes it takes a few days to stabilise on a new dosage speak things through with your pdoc and keep us posted of your progress.

Hibee
Posted 11/23/2014 4:01 PM (GMT 0)
Tess,

Agreed...from what I understand, each bump up can bring on the s/e's again temporarily.

This should pass however, so try to stay postive and encouraged...and use your coping skills during this adjustment.:)

S.C.
Posted 11/23/2014 11:23 PM (GMT 0)
Geez I'm sorry to hear that you're still dealing with this. You and I seem exactly the same! I will feel ok for a couple days and then chappy again and start wondering if this med is even working at all. I'm now on 187.5 for a week and still feel heavy hearted and some anxiety. Not sure what to do at this point other than to wait I guess. I'm seeing my psychiatrist on Friday and 8 sure he will have me increase. Do you at least feel better after a couple days of the dumps? When I was on effexor last time, I still had the odd bad day from time to time, but nothing like it was. Hard to be patient with this stuff isn't it! I just keep hoping not will magically kick in and all will be well again, but I guess that's not the case with this one. I've heard effexor can take 3 months to fully work and usually the 4 to 6 week build up is when you are at a correct dose, rather than from the beginning. I sure hope we can get well. We deserve it!
Posted 11/24/2014 3:06 AM (GMT 0)
Hi Lisa

Yes I think this is the way it goes, yes I do a feel a bit better today then I did yesterday, I know its working, just slowly. I had some really good days and weeks so Im sure its just the dosage. we will get there, I may need to go to 300mg like 5 years ago, so will speak to my doc today and see how long he thinks I should stay at this new dose of 262.5mg. I know Im better then 2 mths ago its just finding the right dosage and I am sure it will be the same for you. we will get there. We have been this patient so far so Im sure it will all be ok and we will feel back to ourselves soon. Take care darling
Posted 11/24/2014 1:07 PM (GMT 0)
Hi Tess....I've only been on 225mg for four weeks....after seeing pdoc today I'm heading up to 300mg over the next few weeks. I have been on Effexor for 17yrs but the highest dose I was on was 150mg for all those years and never had any anxiety though I had the odd few days a bit depressed here and there...nothing major. Unfortunately now all the anxiety and depression has broken through, prob because it pooped at that dose or could be my body is changing as I get older...who knows...but yeh because I had such a good response to Effexor Pdoc thinks the answer is to keep going up.....so yeh we will see. Keep us in touch with how its going.
Posted 11/25/2014 2:37 AM (GMT 0)
Im sure the increase will help I was successful on 150mg for 6 years but when I lost my brother to cancer at only 35 I struggle with the anxiety but instead of increasing I changed over to Lexapro. Effexor is best and you never know in time you can decrease back down to 150mg again. Im feeling good today day 6 on 264.5mg, hoping it will continue, Im also starting some new therapy to help me recover from anxiety aswell as having acupuncture which I find very good. Im getting older too and have PCOS so I think hormones do contribute. Take care
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