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Posted 8/14/2013 10:53 PM (GMT 0)
Most of you know that I take 150 mg Effexor daily...it used to work like a charm for years and when my Dr. put me back on it 2 months ago, it took time, but slowly gave me my life back...that is until a few days ago...:( I am debating whether or not I should try a different medication or increase the Effexor. I am also not sure what else would work as well as the Effexor did for me either. Any recommendations??

Thanks...

(Feeling pretty down in the dumps today with this anxiety, and I have been crying throughout the day too, gheesh, what is wrong with me!)
Posted 8/14/2013 11:06 PM (GMT 0)
I actually just posted a thread kinda about effexor, it seemed to help you? My doctor said tot start at 75mg and go from there . So I would check with your doctor about that . I am so anxious about this medication.
Posted 8/15/2013 12:06 AM (GMT 0)
SMU,

Usually they start you out on 37.5 mg. Did you ask your Dr. why he is starting you out on 75 mg? Effexor was actually a godsend for me, but I had taken it for YEARS before they put me back on it. I am wondering if maybe it was just enough for me to take the edge back off, but it really is a great medication. Everyone reacts differently to SSRI/SNRI's, but it is worth trying, you don't know until you give it a shot.

I wish you well and good luck...if you have any questions about the Effexor, I will be more than happy to answer them if I can!
Posted 8/15/2013 4:51 AM (GMT 0)
Thank you so much ! I've been asking around and seems like not too many people have tried it . I glad it seemed to
Work for you . I will just keep taking them an see what happenes . I had no luck with buspar or celexa so I'm hoping the third time is a charm for me . Are you planning to go back on it ? I would say if the side effects weren't too bad before then give it another shot at a higher dosage . my doctor Said people seem to find a good dosage between 75mg to 200 mg
Posted 8/15/2013 12:13 PM (GMT 0)
SMU,

I am currently taking the Effexor again. I am on 150 mg which seemed to be helping, but the anxiety has come back. I have an appointment with my Dr. on the 22nd. Not sure if I need to increase again or try something else. I am glad you are going to stick it out and give it more time. It really is a good medication, I am just starting to wonder if my body is no longer responding to it since I had been on it for so long before getting back on it...
Posted 8/15/2013 3:13 PM (GMT 0)
How long did it take to notice a difference for you?
Posted 8/15/2013 3:15 PM (GMT 0)
Effexor has worked the best for me and I am at 300mg now.  I have anxiety and depression.

Over the past year I have had major stress in my life so we have bumped up the Effexor and it always helps.  I also work hard using other tools to manage my anxiety.

Posted 8/15/2013 5:17 PM (GMT 0)
Good to know @stkitt

Do you plan to be on it forever or just till the stress goes down ? At what point do you know if you need to increase the dosage ? I'm on 75mg right mow. How lomg did it take for it to work for you)
Posted 8/15/2013 11:05 PM (GMT 0)
Mine took about 2 weeks to notice a slight improvement. It can take up to 6 weeks though, so please be patient!
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