Posted by Cam W. on August 4, 2000, at 19:54:47
In reply to Re: New to Effexor, posted by DJR on August 4, 2000, at 15:06:50
> Has anyone had any success with depression only taking 75mg a day?
DJR - I have seen several people have their depression resolve at doses of 75mg of Effexor XR daily. One would presume that these people had a serotonin-based depression (as is seen with responders to the SSRIs like Prozac).
A good thing about Effexor is that it's effect changes as you increase the dose. If, after 8 weeks, you have not had a noticeable response, the dose can be raised to 225mg (or more). This turns the Effexor from a SSRI-like drug (eg Prozac) to a TCA-like drug (eg imipramine without all the cardiac problems).
If your depression resolves with a 75mg/day dose, all the better (and cheaper). You do have to give Effexor a good trial period, though. It's hard to have to wait to see if you'll respond, but that's how the antidepressants work.
To answer your question: yes, many people do have their depression resolved with 75mg/day, but many more do need higher doses. As they say, "Your mileage may vary".
Hope this helps - Cam
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