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Posted by angel1 on December 4, 2001, at 19:07:12
I am currently on 150mg xr and although I don't really
feel depressed anymore, I am still tired and unmotivated. I also still sleep more than usual.
I haven't really had a good laugh in a long time.
This is my fifth week on 150mg. Any advice or opinions? I can handle life and go to work, but I still feel there is room for improvement.
Thank you in advance.
Posted by AnneL on December 4, 2001, at 23:37:17
In reply to how do I know if I need to increase Effexor, posted by angel1 on December 4, 2001, at 19:07:12
Hi Angel1,
The only way you can know for sure would be to discuss increasing your Effexor with your doctor.
I was on 150 mg. of Effexor for several months and was also going to work, etc., but "something" was still missing. I went up to 225 mg. and though I really did not notice any changes right away, I can say that within 2 to 3 months the improvements were immense. I feel good again. One day of feeling a little "spacey" (not a scarey or bad feeling, a little "stoned") when I increased my dose from 150 to 225 mg. and then the spaciness was gone. There is certainly no harm in speaking with your doctor about increasing your dose. After all, 150 mg. is not a big dose at all. Keep us posted! :) AnneL
Posted by Pamela Lynn on December 5, 2001, at 2:51:12
In reply to how do I know if I need to increase Effexor, posted by angel1 on December 4, 2001, at 19:07:12
I, too, started on the 150MG of Effexor....when my dosage was upped to 225mg, I noticed a MAJOR change...I felt better then I had in years (NO joke...YEARS).
YES, do talk with your doctor, but please either way, give it more than just the 5 weeks.
Let me know how it goes, please.
P.L.
> I am currently on 150mg xr and although I don't really
> feel depressed anymore, I am still tired and unmotivated. I also still sleep more than usual.
> I haven't really had a good laugh in a long time.
> This is my fifth week on 150mg. Any advice or opinions? I can handle life and go to work, but I still feel there is room for improvement.
> Thank you in advance.
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