Posted by gatitapurrrrrs on August 27, 2002, at 12:38:02
In reply to Re: Love Effexor!!!, posted by denise528 on August 21, 2002, at 4:27:02
Hi Denise!
Sorry I did not email you but it does not appear here. In reference to your questions, I started with 37.5 the first week, second week went up to 75, third week up to 150. I was taking 150 a day for 3 months when I started feeling not myself again for no apparent reason. I called my doctor and she told me Effexor is an extended realease treatment and I probably have not reached my ideal dose. I went up to 225 which is my perfect dose because I have been without any symptoms for the last 6 months, I am in my maintenace phase which it is to prevent a relapse. My doctor also prescribed Tranxene which only I take whenever I am extremely nervous or upset if a certain an external situation occurs (death, taking a plane, etc). Yes we all have our sad days but that is perfectly normal. You need to call your doctor because you might need a larger dose. The maxium dose of Effexor is 225. Wish you luck and let me know how things are going.
xoxoxox
Gatitapurrrrrs
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