Posted by Mark H. on May 3, 2000, at 7:49:03
In reply to How long does it take for effexor to start working, posted by Terry on May 2, 2000, at 8:14:51
Hi Terry,
Effexor is very fast-acting. The main trick is to get to a good working level without keeping yourself awake all night or getting the heebie-jeebies in your leg muscles.
Personally, I wouldn't want an extended-release version. I time my dosage so that I take it once a day (after breakfast). That way it is sufficiently worn off by nightfall that I can sleep well. If I take my dosage even as late as 2 or 3 in the afternoon, it will sometimes keep me awake late into the night.
BTW, my effective dose is 150mg/once a day, but I supplement with ritalin and pindolol, both of which potentiate Effexor.
Keep us posted!
Mark H.
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