Posted by Gbear on April 18, 2001, at 16:58:51
In reply to Re: New User, posted by DavidHIFI on April 16, 2001, at 8:58:34
> > Hi there,
> >
> > My doctor just prescribed me Effexor 37.5mg for 7 days and then increased to 75mg a day. I do have anxiety and maybe mild depression, or what the doctor says could be SAD (seasonal affective disorder) after reading some of the previous posts, I'm a bit leary of even starting this medication. Guess I could just use a bit of support and encouragement and maybe a few good reasons why I should start on this med.
> >
> > Thanks for any help
> >
> > Cindy
>
> Hi Cindy,
> As in previous posts I'm going to suggest staying at the 37.5 for up to the 6 weeks that, it is said, this drug needs to do its' work. Ask your doctor if he feels that's okay. You can always increase to 75 (or more) but perhaps your system is sensitive and you can feel better at the low level. I, too, think some of the extra deepness of my funk is SAD, and I've decided to stay at 37.5 until I finish my initial 30 day supply which, along with the first 7 day sample, would work out to 5 weeks. I'll see how I feel than....
> Good Luck and keep us posted.
> DavidHi Cindy,
I agree with David. Try the smaller dose for awhile, please! This is a very effective drug, it is also strong. If you are able to maintain at work and home, what's the harm in giving it a couple weeks. I have been on it for I forget how long (a side effect), and would rather not have had to rely on ANY drug to keep me stable, but it's working, so...Gbear
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