effexor dosage range

I used to take 300Mgs a day of Effexor XR for 4 years (before it pooped out on me) Anyway there is something that you need to know about Effexor XR (Venlafaxine) that is that at or below the 150Mg dosage mark Effexor is simply just another SSRI and has no SNRI action. With Effexor the Norephineperine mechanism of action does not take place unless the patient is taking at least 225Mgs a day. In most cases 300Mgs a day.

Currently I take 150 mg of effexor for GAD. It helps but not enough. My Q is, can lower doze (in some cases) work better than a higher dose?

What is the maximum dosage for Effexor XR? Also, is it advisable to take with Lorazapham?

I have been diagnosed with hypothyroidism. My doctor prescribed levothyroxine .025 mg and my psychiatrist added 5mcg of cytomel. The problem is that instead of being cold all the time, I am burning up, sometimes with sweating. I have internal heat that my husband claims he cannot feel on my skin most of the time. This heat is awful. Can anyone shed light on this? My doctor claims I am now in the normal thyroid range and can't understand the heat issue.

The main thing with Effexor is finding the right dosage. thats not always easy but u have to keep going to the doc if ur still getting symptoms. My personal opinion unless ur having bad side effects continue with effexor but keep raising the dosage if not enough. Another good thing about effexor is that its one of the few antidepressants that do not cause weight gain. when u feel like ur starting to get better keep on that dose for a while then from there on lower it gradually.

I have Bipolar and have been recently taking Lithium Carbonate, Effexor XR, Geodon, and Klonopin. My psychatrist has been lowering my Effexor dose over the last few months. And I have been having issues with some dizziness with each decrease in dose. A little over two weeks ago, I took my last Effexor dose. Since then I've been having problems with severe vertigo, nausea, and "brain zaps.

I know of several friends who have gotten wonderful results on Effexor - I don't know their dosage, however. Did your Dr. rx Remeron for sleep? At this dosage, you will have intense sedation...it could carry over into the morning, too...How are you doing on it? The way Remeron works, as the dosage increases, the sedative intensity decreases - I'm not familiar with Campral...

Started taking effexor 75 mg about a month ago. Havent had any bad side effects, but dont think they are working too well either. Have heard real good things and real bad things about this drug. Any relevant experiences are greatly appreciated! Peace be with all.

From your test results your Free T4 was a bit lower than we normally suggest, which is middle of the range, at minimum. Your Free T3 is even lower in its range, which shows that your body is not converting T4 to T3 very well. Free T3 is the thyroid hormone that correlates best with symptoms. Many members say that symptom relief required Free T4 at the middle of its range, and Free T3 in the upper third of its range, or as necessary to relieve symptoms.

I started taking anti depressant meds a few years ago to combat GAD and panic disorder. I took lexapro for a while but have been taking effexor for the past couple years at 225mg. Recently, my anxiety level has been terrible and I can't even make it through the day so my doctor gave me lorazepam for the attacks. In the past week or so it's gotten so bad that in addition to my nighly meds, I'm taking 2mg of lorazepam 2-3 times a day, which is making me loopy and exhausted.

s such as Effexor to work much better at dosages in the 175 Mg to 300 Mg a day range. Below 175 Effexor acts more like a weak SSRI so keep that fact in mind when dosing. There is also Pristiq and Cymbalta. They are also SNRI's, but after trying all of them for months I found a Moderate to high dosage of Effexor XR to work best. TIP: They have a generic Effexor.....stay away from it. Many reports from many people are saying it is not near as effective as the name brand.

my doc has me on effexor 150mg and is tapering me off it to 102.5 one week then to 75 next week then 150mg wellbutrin +37.

Have you started tapering down your dosage per your doctor's instructions? Just make sure you are not adjusting dosage or quitting it without talking to your doctor first; just ensure you follow his/her instructions. Doing it on your own can cause many unpleasant symptoms that you would not really have to endure if you take it as prescribed.

We all need to find our optimal range and not just a normal range. Shoot for a lower TSH and a higher free t3 (will probably have to have t3 added in to get there) with a mid range freet4 and see how you feel? If your doctor will not check the freet3 level, then find one who will.

This is a high dosage to be starting out on, they normally start you on the lowest dosage and go up from there if needed. I hope you're getting this thru a psychiatrist as they are more knowlegable on these types of medications. I was on Effexor for quite some time, but mine was prescribed to take in the morning. If you haven't contacted your doctor about this, you need to. This may just be your body adjusting to the medication, or it may not be the medication for you.

I just started taking Effexor XR 3 wks ago and I was wondering if anyone has had a good experience with this med as a preventative? If so, what is the appropriate dosage for migraine prevention? I am on 75 mg once a day. Also, I started taking taking 500mg of GABA and 200mg of l-theanine before bed to help me sleep. I have been having trouble sleeping since December (break-up). That is why I am taking the effexor. The GABA/theanine combo has helped with the sleep greatly.

Hello there, I stopped taking Effexor about 2 years ago and was on it for about almost 3 years. I was on 150mg daily and as I can recall I believe it helped out a lot with my anxiety. My question now is that my doc has prescibed me Effexor again since I'm going through hard times with anxiety and mild depression, would it still be effective as it was before? Since I've taken it before, will I experience the same results, side effects etc? Thanks in advance.

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