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Posted 11/8/2013 7:11 AM (GMT 0)
I'm a real worrier, so I apologise for this, but is 150mg a big dose of venlafaxine?
My sister is on citalopram and is on something like 10mg

Worried worried worried .......😔
Posted 11/8/2013 3:23 PM (GMT 0)
No, don't worry...but you are smart to ask, as this seems like a huge difference...because it is!

These meds are completely different in their mg dosage levels.

Venlafaxine's (SNRI) maximum dose is up to 225-375 mg...

Citalopram's (SSRI) is recommeded at 40 (although 60 is sometimes prescribed)

So you are not up their in the stratosphere with your mg's at all...there is just a difference in the medication's chemical make-up (SNRI vs SSRI) and their recommended dose levels.:)

Take your new level with confidence that it should help and you will be fine.

S.C.
Posted 11/8/2013 4:49 PM (GMT 0)
Thank you scardy cat, that has helped me a lot, it's so good to be able yo voice what's on my mind, my sister is on citalopram
Posted 11/8/2013 5:33 PM (GMT 0)
Absolutely.;)

Best wishes, and let us know how you are doing soon!

S.C.
Posted 11/10/2013 2:53 PM (GMT 0)
I'm back from a few days away, day four of my increase, feel a bit tired, and muzzy but otherwise doing ok

Sonja
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