Posted by medlib on January 8, 2001, at 21:26:16
In reply to Increasing Effexor XR, posted by Pandora on January 5, 2001, at 4:40:42
I've been on EffexorXR for over a year (plus various and sundry augmenting meds). I, too, would suggest increasing the Effexor before giving up on it. However, don't be surprised if whatever side effects you experienced with initial doses return with each increase in doseage. I had nausea and some lightheadedness each time I went up on E.--ranging from several days to 2 weeks. The manufacturer recommends no more than 375mg/day--the level I'm at now; I was unsuccessful in increasing my level beyond that point ("rubbery" legs, etc.).
There are many meds which successfully augment Effexor if you find that it's working, but not quite well enough. Few people on this board have experienced complete remission of their symptoms with just one med.
Well wishes---medlib
>I've been on Effexor XR at 150 mgs/day for about a year. I've had similar bad experiences when missing doses. I've also recently developed acne around my scalp - never would have thought that this could be a side effect, but it's a good place to start!
> My question is for those who have been on effexor for a while and/or those who have been on multiple ADs over time. I really don't feel that the effexor is working very well right now and wonder if my best course of action is to increase the dose (is 150 mg a "high" dose?) or to switch to another AD. I've experienced Prozac "burnout" and similar effects with tofranil and Zoloft. Unfortunately, I seem to be better informed than my pdoc on the effects of ADs and insurance prohibits me from shopping around for a new one... so I'm coming to other well-informed consumers for advice : ) (If anyone can recommend a good doc in the Houston area, I'd appreciate it!)
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